09-20-2018 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.1.0 Released

09-20-2018 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.1.0 Released

Version Highlights:
  • VITEC HEVC Gen2+ codec

    • Up to 1080p60 encoding

    • On-the-fly encoding bitrate change

    • Ultra-Low Latency (ULL) encoding

    • Low bitrate encoding down to 50kbps

  • New profile for Ultra Low Latency streaming: achieve a glass to glass latency down to 65ms when paired with MGW Ace Decoder.

  • Zixi™ streaming:

    • Zixi Low Latency mode: stream over The Internet / lossy network with best-in-class latency

  • Ancillary Data Support (HEVC)

    • Closed captions: CEA-708 / CEA-608

    • Transport: ANSI/SCTE 128, ATSC A/72 [CC in HEVC user data]

    • Timecode (SMPTE12M-2)

  • Talkback/Intercom with MGW Ace Decoder or MGW Talkback software.

  • End-to-End Latency monitoring when paired with MGW Ace Decoder

  • Customizable Notice & Consent banner at login

  • Wi-Fi control for easier on-field management (optional VITEC USB to Wi-Fi adapter required)

Additional information can be found in the attached PDF

The firmware upgrade is available at no charge to Platinum customers and to Gold customers running the same main branch version.

All other customers - please contact VITEC Support Team for additional information of how to purchase the upgrade.




    • Related Articles

    • 07-11-2017 --> MGW Ace Decoder Version 1.5.5 Released

      Version Highlights: •    Decodes H.264 and HEVC Full HD 1080p60 streams up to 4:2:2 10bits •    Supported video outputs: Simultaneous playback over 3G/HD/SD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI and Composite video outputs •    Supported audio outputs: Embedded audio ...

    • 11-30-2018 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.1.2 Released

      Version Highlights: IMPORTANT NOTE: To upgrade to version 2.1.2, it is necessary to have v2.0.8 or above version loaded onto the system. If not, please upgrade your system using v2.0.8 firmware as an initial step. Bug Fixes or improvements: Fix for ...

    • 04-Mar-2021 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.5.1 Released

      Features: - VITEC HEVC Gen2+ encoder       o Maximum bitrate up to 100Mbps       o Ultra-Low Latency mode support with             ▪ Composite Input             ▪ KLV metadata - Transport protocol:       o SRT with FEC for enhanced error correction ...

    • 31-Jan-2022 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.6.1 Released

      Bug Fixes or improvements: - UDP TS improvements - KLV metadata not inserted in TS output - SCTE-104 to SCTE-35 fix - Routing table & mDNS fix Libraries: - Zixi™ SDK v14.4.42986 - RIST SDK v14.4.42986 - SRT v1.4.1

    • 25-Jun-2021 --> MGW Ace Encoder Version 2.6.0 Released

      Features: - Transport protocols:       o RIST Main Profile       o RTMPS - Reverse SSH for remote access (compatible with Zixi ZenMaster) Libraries: - Zixi™ SDK v14.4.42986 - RIST SDK v14.4.42986 - SRT v1.4.1