The Electra-1000 (ELC1000) is the world's first 1-RU four-channel standard definition MPEG-2 encoder that supports advanced compression technology, produced by Harmonic in 2005. As a leader in advanced digital television solutions, Harmonic has deployed thousands of encoders serving tens of thousands of users worldwide. The Electra-1000 multi-channel standard definition MPEG-2 encoder consolidates Harmonic's extensive experience in video compression and encoding technology, providing a high-performance and high-quality integrated encoding solution. The Electra-1000 can support up to four video channels and ten stereo audio channels with optimized compression encoding in a 1-RU rack structure.
With the Electra-1000, service providers can offer digital video services to users with minimal capital and operational expenditures. The Electra-1000 imposes no requirements on input signals; it can accept and encode any format (analog and SDI video, analog, digital, and SDI embedded audio). Outputs can simultaneously support both ASI and IP formats, meeting user needs in any application scenario. The Electra-1000 is the optimal choice for standard definition MPEG-2 encoding in cable digital television headend systems.