The VeCASTER 4K HEVC delivers genuine Ultra-HD over IP with hardware encoding that never drops a frame. Quad simultaneous encoders publish a full 4K master plus lighter HD and mobile renditions at the same time, each with its own resolution, frame rate, logo, and protocol — so one input feeds your premium screens and your bandwidth-limited viewers together.
4K HDMI IPTV Encoder
True Ultra-HD Live Streaming
Accept any HDMI 2.0b source up to 3840×2160 and stream real 4K to IPTV boxes, smart-TV apps, phones, tablets, and HTML5 browsers — across the LAN or the open internet.
Capabilities
One 4K Source, Every Screen Size
Premium UHD where you want it, efficient HD everywhere else — simultaneously, from a single HDMI 2.0b input.
- HDMI 2.0b input · SD/HD/4K up to 3840×2160@30 (1080p up to 60)
- Selectable HEVC H.265 or H.264 broadcast-grade hardware encoding
- 4 independent streams/scalers from one input — 4K + HD + mobile at once
- M3U8/HLS, RTMP(S), RTSP, HTTP, UDP/RTP, SRT, SAP · unicast & multicast
- Built-in gigabit server — direct to hundreds of players, YouTube, Wowza, Akamai
Reaches Everything
4K to the Big Screens, HD to Everyone Else
Deliver crisp Ultra-HD to lobby video walls and premium suites while lighter renditions reach phones, browsers, and IPTV boxes across the building.
Land 4K on any TV with our VePLAYER decoder, or distribute UHD over existing coax by pairing with the INFINIUM 4K headend. For many UHD channels in one chassis, see the VeCODER 4K multichannel encoder.
Features
Ultra-HD Streaming, Done Right
Genuine 4K with the flexibility to reach every device on your network.
True 4K
HDMI 2.0b up to 3840×2160@30 with hardware HEVC/H.264 encoding.
4 Streams
Quad encoders: 4K + HD + mobile renditions from one input at once.
HEVC Efficient
Stream UHD on a realistic bitrate thanks to H.265 efficiency.
SRT Reliable
Secure, error-corrected, low-latency contribution over the internet.
Unicast + Multicast
Built-in server plus IGMP multicast to unlimited devices.
Made in USA
Fan-less, EMI-shielded metal. 5-year warranty, free lifetime support.
Specifications
VeCASTER 4K HEVC Specifications
| Encoder Type | Single-channel 4K HDMI hardware IPTV encoder |
| Video Input | 1× HDMI 2.0b, gold-plated · up to 3840×2160@30 / 1080p@60 |
| Video Compression | HEVC (H.265) & H.264 (AVC), selectable · MJPEG |
| Simultaneous Streams | Up to 4 independent streams/scalers, each its own format/protocol |
| Audio | HDMI embedded or analog stereo · AAC / MP3 / MP2 / AC3 / PCM |
| Streaming Protocols | SRT, RTMP(S), M3U8/HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, UDP/RTP uni/multicast, SAP |
| Built-In Server | Hardware secure server, gigabit connections |
| Multicast | IGMP v1/v2/v3 — unlimited devices over a multicast-capable network |
| Network | RJ-45 gigabit; Layer-2 video switch recommended; direct-to-router capable |
| Enclosure | Fan-less EMI-shielded metal · desktop or rack (VeCASTER rack plate) |
| SKU | VECASTER-4K-H265 |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty + free lifetime support |
| Origin | Designed & Built in USA |
FAQ
VeCASTER 4K HEVC — FAQ
Does it encode true 4K?
Yes. The VeCASTER 4K accepts an HDMI 2.0b source up to 3840×2160@30 and encodes genuine Ultra-HD in hardware, with 1080p supported up to 60 fps.
Can it stream 4K and HD at the same time?
Yes. Four independent encoders let you publish a full 4K stream plus lighter HD and mobile renditions simultaneously, each with its own bitrate and protocol.
What bandwidth do I need for 4K?
With HEVC, good-quality 4K typically runs 8–20 Mbps depending on content. HEVC roughly halves the bitrate compared with H.264, making UHD streaming practical on real networks.
How do I show 4K on a TV?
Use a 4K IP set-top box, a smart-TV app, or our VePLAYER 4K decoder to convert the stream back to HDMI. To send 4K over existing coax, pair with the INFINIUM 4K headend.
Do I need a separate streaming server?
No. The built-in hardware server streams directly on your LAN or to the internet with no monthly fees.
What if I need broadcast 4K@60 4:2:2?
Step up to the VeCASTER 4K-PRO, which adds 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.1 inputs, 4K@60 4:2:2, HDR10/BT.2020, and four audio languages.
Can I scale to multiple 4K channels?
Yes — add more units or move to the VeCODER 4K multichannel encoder or the INFINIUM 4K platform for many UHD channels in one chassis.
Build Your System
Complete Your 4K Streaming Chain
Add a 4K decoder to watch on TVs, or scale into a multichannel headend.
VePLAYER 4K IP Decoder
Decode 4K HEVC streams back to HDMI for any Ultra-HD TV or video wall.
$549.00$495.00You save $54.00
VeCASTER 4K-PRO
Need broadcast 4K@60 4:2:2 with 12G-SDI / HDMI 2.1? Step up to the PRO.
$4,590.00$3,995.00You save $595.00
VeCODER 4K Multichannel
Many UHD channels in one rack streaming server.
From
$3,590.00
INFINIUM 4K Headend
Distribute 4K over IP and existing coax with hot-swappable cards.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
Stream True 4K Over IP
$1,196.00$1,495.00
Save $299.00
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