Features

Streaming

• automatic network detection allows fast setup of multicast http & rtp streaming.
• RTMP presets are included for UStream, Livestream, Justin.tv, Dailymotion Cloud & Wowza.
• HLS (http live streaming) preset examples included.
• custom streaming presets can be created based on the example presets included and can utilise any of the streaming features available in VLC & FFmpeg.
• streaming can auto-reconnect after a network disruption
• stream can be served directly as a TCP stream on localhost allowing simple integration with other tools.
• allows streaming of hardware encoded video for 0% cpu encoding overhead.
• hardware encoded stream can be re-encoded allowing recording & streaming at different resolutions, bitrates & frame rates.
• import Flash Media Live Encoder streaming profiles

Failsafe recording

• 'slice sequence' recording mode.  Splits recording into multiple files, ensuring that in the event of power loss or system crash minimal video is lost.  After the recording session, these sequences can then merged into single a .TS or .mp4 file using the batch processor.

Batch conversion

• lossless conversion of recorded .TS files to .mp4 files.
• custom batch processes can be defined allowing use of command-line interface to VLC, FFmpeg or other programs.
• batch processes including custom processes can be performed directly on 'slice sequence' recordings, as these are auto-merged as required.

Playlist

• automatic playlist generation and loading in VLC player.

Crash prevention

• automatically detects memory leaks in Blackmagic Designs streaming server and restarts it to prevent system instability.
• reset button simplifies resetting the hardware, reducing any need to reboot the system.

Encoding

• encoding bitrates up to 30Mbps, exceeding normal maximum of 20Mbps
• supports interlaced 1080i HD capture.
• gives fine-grain control over the built-in hardware scalers resampling options
• custom aspect ratios can be defined
• audio-video sync can be adjusted forwards or backwards based on frames or milliseconds.
• allows non mod16 video sizes

Command line interface

• provides access to all primary functions allowing full automation through batch scripts (.bat files) or shell execution from external programs. 

Optional preview

• engaged as required eg. to check video stream integrity. nb. recording without preview uses only a few percent CPU.
• uses VLC player for maximum compatibility and minimum CPU usage.
• resizable preview window including fullscreen options.

Compact interface

• minimises to the system tray.
• configurable status display overlay, provides feedback on current recording & previewing state, including recording space/estimated time remaining, without requiring main interface to be visible

Global hotkeys

• hotkey combinations can be setup for all primary functions, allowing full operation while the interface is minimised.

Compatibility

• works with Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Ease of use

• doesn't need installing.
• interface shows help hints for all functions.