LS-860 (LS-860N) Media Station

Product Highlights

  • Versatile Inputs: HDMI*4, Line in*4, and IP Streaming Channels*4
  • Up to 4 Full HD Video Sources Capturing, Mixing, Switching, Recording and Live Streaming
  • Support SRT Streaming Protocol
  • AREC Online Director: Easily Add Background Images, Overlays and Change Video Layouts in Video Making
  • Supports Overlay PNG Images with Transparent, Opaque, and in Between
  • Broadcast Your Mixed Video to up to 2 Platforms Simultaneously
  • Up to 4-inputs Sources Capturing and 5 Recording Video Outputs
  • Available APIs for Software Server Integration
  • LS-860N Model Supports NDI|HX Protocol for NDI-based Video Production
  • Bundle with ARECast, making content capture and projection sharing easier

FEATURES

Capture Up to 4 Video Sources at Once with Versatile Inputs

Via HDMI*4 and IP streaming inputs, AREC LS-860/LS-860N* All-in-One Media Station supports up to 4 Full HD 1080p60 video sources capturing, mixing, switching, recording and live streaming. LS-860 series is compatible with digital cameras, network cameras, laptops, PCs, digital microscopes, wireless microphones etc.

*LS-860N is also compatible with network-based NDI|HX video and audio sources.

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Intuitive and Versatile Control Options

AREC Online Director supports a wide range of control options, including Web Browser (Chrome and Edge), Software Application (Windows, Mac OS), Touch-Friendly Graphical User Interface*, and Mini Controller from Mobile Device. Mini Controller and GUI design bring easier and faster control than ever. Control buttons on the front of LS-860/ LS-860N are also provided.

*To achieve touch control, please using with a self-prepared touch display together. The on-screen GUI also supports mouse device control through USB connection.

Flexible 4-Channel-In and 5 Recording Video Files Design

AREC LS-860/ LS-860N* supports up to 4-input sources capturing and up to 5 recording video files. Users can choose mixed recording mode or mixed plus original sources mode respectively. The mixed plus original sources recording mode provides 1 mixed video and 4 individual synchronized source videos for flexible use.

*LS-860N is compatible with network-based NDI|HX video and audio sources.

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Built-in Hard Drive Storage & Backup

LS-860/ LS-860N allows saving recording videos on the internal 2TB hard drive. To increase security, LS-860/ LS-860N can automatically backup/upload recordings to AREC MediaCenter, FTP, SFTP, Opencast, Panopto, and Kaltura.

Remote Management. Simple to Integrate

With the built-in Video Manager, videos stored in the AREC Media Station can be managed remotely. Designed to work in network environment, AREC Media Station has an HTTP API that provides access to many functions in Media Station. All of the video content, metadata, and thumbnail can be delivered seamlessly for the server software integration.

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Real-Time Assistant in Video Making

With AREC Online Director, LS-860/ LS-860N allows users to be in control of their video recording/streaming in real-time. It makes users easily switch and mix between sources, add or remove logos, backgrounds and overlay graphics (titles) for live production. LS-860/ LS-860N supports overlay PNG images with transparent, opaque, and in between.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name AREC LS-860 AREC LS-860N
Max. Video-In channels 4 4
Video Input Interface HDMI*4 / RJ-45*1 (supports IP streaming: up to 4 channels)

Note:
Supports network protocol:
H.264 RTMP/ RTP/ RTSP and ARECast
HDMI*4 / RJ-45*1 (supports IP streaming: up to 4 channels)

Note:
Supports network protocol:
H.264 RTMP/ RTP/ RTSP, NDI|HX, and ARECast
Audio Input Interface 3.5mm Stereo: 4 channels;
HDMI: 4 channels;
Balanced audio-in with a 6-pin Phoenix connector;
RJ-45: up to 4 channels

Note:
Supports network protocol:
H.264 RTMP/ RTP
3.5mm Stereo: 4 channels;
HDMI: 4 channels;
Balanced audio-in with a 6-pin Phoenix connector;
RJ-45: up to 4 channels

Note:
Supports network protocol:
H.264 RTMP/ RTP and NDI|HX
Video Encoding Resolution Max. 1080p (640x360 ~ 1920x1080). A variety of resolution can be selected
Video Outputs for Local Display HDMI*1 preview port (preview recording with on-screen GUI)
HDMI*1 display port (inputs display or multi-source monitoring)
Audio Outputs 3.5mm Stereo line out: 1 channel;
HDMI: 2 channel
Local Storage 2TB 2.5” SATA ⅢHard Drive
Locally Stored File Format MP4
Recording Modes 1 mixed + 4 individual original
Backup and Integration FTP/ SFTP/ Opencast/ Panopto/ Kaltura/ AREC MediaCenter
Live Streaming (RTMP) 2
Video Switcher Yes, through AREC Online Director (web-based and desktop applications)
USB Interface Control Yes, on-screen GUI supports USB interface control
Mini Controller Through mobile web browser and wireless connection for manual controls
Touch Interface Control Yes, on-screen GUI supports touch interface control. To achieve touch control, please using with a self-prepared touch display
Video Manager Yes, through web-based AREC Video Manager platform
Group Management Yes, through ARECloud
RS-232 Control and HTTP Network API Yes