If you need to decode over the air ATSC or cable QAM signals to integrate them into your IP streaming workflow, the Thor 16 x RF Tuners to IPTV TS & QAM Output Gateway is a single box that can convert both QAM and ATSC signals and IPTV signals to an RTSP/RTMP/UDP stream. This rackmount unit features 16 RF inputs on the back and two ASI inputs in the front for various source signals such as ATSC antenna, satellite dish, or cable TV for broadcast facilities. It features two RJ45 Ethernet outputs for either SPTS mode with subchannels or MPTS mode with a single stream. A dedicated management Ethernet port allows you to configure and manage the unit. There are also 16 loop outputs per tuner.
Key Features
16 independent off-air ATSC tuners input to IP TS SPTS multicast or unicast outputs
16 RF loop outputs per tuner
ATSC to IP (SPTS Mode) each ATSC frequency subchannel transport stream can be cherry-picked and encapsulated to IP Multicast or unicast stream
ATSC to IP (MPTS mode) all subchannels can be converted to one MPTS stream
Auto PIS's detection on the tuner input and automated passes on the IP output
It can be used as an ATSC3 Lighthouse Station Tuner, receiving an IP gateway