Axis introduces world’s smallest video encoder

BANGALORE:Axis Communications,a provider in video network solutions, today announced the launch of highly compact and cost-effective one-channel video encoder with H.264 video compression.

The AXIS M7001 video encoder is perfect for integrating small or large numbers of analog CCTV surveillance cameras into an IP-based video surveillance system, said a press release.

“AXIS M7001 offers great video quality with superb H.264 performance combined with a compact design and a competitive price,” says Erik Frännlid, director of product management, Axis Communications.

He added that it presents a cost-effective solution for gaining the benefits of network video without having to replace analog cameras.

The video encoder’s small size (smaller than a modern cell phone) also makes it ideal for use in camera housings and discreet surveillance applications, for example, in retail stores and banks, the release added.

It is designed to be installed close to an analog camera and converts analog video signals from all types of analog cameras into digital video streams that are then sent over an IP-based network (e.g. LAN/intranet/Internet).

The video encoder also provides pan, tilt, zoom support to PTZ and PTZ dome cameras. It can deliver two simultaneous video streams, one in H.264 and another in Motion JPEG, at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL), it added.

The video encoder also enables users to adjust image settings such as brightness, contrast and saturation to improve images before encoding takes place.

The video encoder includes advanced network capabilities that optimize the network video solution for security, efficiency and manageability, the release added.