The BoxCaster is an easy-to-use, powerful encoder that can stream up to 1080p. With a camera, the BoxCaster, the BoxCast Platform, an internet connection, and power, you can stream your events live to anyone, anywhere, watching on any device. It's the easiest way to stream professional quality video.The beauty of BoxCast is that it?s completely automated. Without the push of a button, the BoxCaster automatically turns on to capture your scheduled broadcasts. With no buffering or annoying ads, your viewers won't be distracted from your content. BoxCast automatically archives all of your events so you don't have to do any additional work. Plus, you can simultaneously stream your event to any destination, including Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and Twitch.Note: The BoxCaster must be purchased with a BoxCast Streaming Plan-------Stream with the BoxCast PlatformThe BoxCaster works seamlessly & exclusively with BoxCast?s reliable, scalable streaming platform. BoxCast is the only streaming company that has built its entire infrastructure from beginning to end, giving you unprecedented levels of compatibility. The BoxCast Platform offers acquisition, compression, cloud transcoding, archiving, video on demand, pay-per-view settings, and a scalable delivery infrastructure. BoxCast offers various plans to fit the needs of your organization: Live, Standard, Advanced, Advanced Plus.Broadcast to Multiple DestinationsSimultaneously broadcast to your website, Facebook Live, YouTube and other RTMP destinations. The BoxCaster streams with minimal required bandwidth to the BoxCast Platform, which then streams to all desired destinations.Stream in High Definition The BoxCaster will accept video in up to 1080p/60fps via HDMI and stream up to 1080p/27fps.Automate Your Live StreamThe BoxCaster starts automatically at the time you schedule it to, ensuring you never have to push a button to go live.Bring in External AudioBring an audio feed from your sound board or other sources into your broadcast with the RCA Stereo Line In audio inputs.Wired or Wireless InternetConnect the BoxCaster to the internet with either a wired or wireless connection.Note: A wired internet connection is always recommended.Control from Dashboard or Broadcaster AppSchedule, setup and manage all of your broadcasts from the web-based, responsive BoxCast Dashboard or BoxCast?s Broadcaster App for iOS.Portable SizeThe BoxCaster?s compact size allows it to travel with you wherever you are streaming.Streaming Plan ActivationUpon purchase of a BoxCaster and a BoxCast Streaming Plan, an activation code will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions in the email to create your BoxCast account and start streaming. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSVIDEO INPUT1x HDMI HD Video Input (480i to 1080p60)1x Composite SD Video Input (NTSC/PAL)AUDIO INPUTEmbedded Audio Input2x RCA Stereo Line In Audio Input (48 kHz)VIDEO ENCODINGH.264 high profile level 4.2BACKHAUL PROTOCOLSBoxCast Flow: backhaul protocol providing adaptive recovery, content-aware forward error correction, encryption, link quality adjustment, and TCP/UDP diversity.AUDIO ENCODINGAAC-LC audio compressionSUPPORTED INPUT RESOLUTIONS480p 29.97/30/59.94/60525p 60576p 25/50720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/601080i 50/59.94/601080p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60STREAMING RESOLUTIONSUp to 720p30 inputs encode at same resolution720p60 input encodes 720p at 30fps1080p60 input encodes 720p at 30fps1080p30 input encodes 1080p at 27fps1080i60 input encodes 1080p at 23fpsSTREAMING DESTINATIONSBoxCast Platform, including native players for web, mobile, AppleTV, and RokuFacebook LiveYouTubePeriscopeTwitchOther RTMP DestinationsADDITIONAL CONNECTIONSUSB Input for BoxCast Wireless Scoreboard Adapters10/100BASE-T Ethernet InputNETWORKEthernet: 10/100BASE-T portWiFi: 802.11agn Wifi with Beam Forming MIMOIP address assignment via DHCPAutomatic Firmware UpdatesMINIMUM UPLOAD SPEED TO STREAM480p30 ? 1.5 mbps720p30 ? 3 mbps1080p30 ? 6 mbpsPOWER12V DC Power Supply Included5W t