{"id":2552,"date":"2022-03-30T10:47:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/?p=2552"},"modified":"2022-03-30T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:51:33","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-video-encoder-hardware-5-key-attributes-to-consider-before-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yololiv.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-video-encoder-hardware-5-key-attributes-to-consider-before-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Video Encoder Hardware: 5 Key Attributes to Consider Before Buying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to get a hardware encoder for live streaming but are still on the fence about what to choose considering there are tons of options on the market, read on. We combed and listed 5 key attributes that really matter when it comes to how to choose the best video encoder for your video productions. This post will help you to make an informative decision with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_46 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6ab3df25088cf\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6ab3df25088cf\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yololiv.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-video-encoder-hardware-5-key-attributes-to-consider-before-buying\/#Five_Key_Attributes_to_Consider_for_Video_Encoders\" title=\"Five Key Attributes to Consider for Video Encoders\">Five Key Attributes to Consider for Video Encoders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yololiv.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-video-encoder-hardware-5-key-attributes-to-consider-before-buying\/#Power_your_productions_with_YoloBox_series_encoder_hardware\" title=\"Power your productions with YoloBox series encoder hardware\">Power your productions with YoloBox series encoder hardware<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_Key_Attributes_to_Consider_for_Video_Encoders\"><\/span><strong>Five Key Attributes to Consider for Video Encoders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardware enjoys a lot of advantages compared to software encoders and is still by far the superior way to encode video. There are quite a few factors to consider when choosing a hardware encoder, like your live streaming scenarios, your budget, your live streaming setup, etc. But whatever the situation, there are a few fundamental principles you can follow to zero in on a device that will meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">1. <strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an obviously important attribute for any live streaming equipment, be it an encoder, or a switcher. Pay close attention to this one, and make sure you\u2019re 100 percent clear that this piece of equipment you\u2019re considering can satisfy your video production needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List the key features that are most important to your video productions, like the resolution, frame rate, multistreaming, streaming protocol, etc, and ask yourself a few questions to decide how to proceed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Does it support 1080P at 30FPS?<\/li><li>Can I adjust the bitrate and frame rate?<\/li><li>Can it stream to multiple online videos or social media platforms simultaneously? (It should include the most common destinations like Facebook, Youtube and others through streaming protocols like RTMP)<\/li><li>How many destinations can I stream to simultaneously?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Does it feature direct integrations with the most popular destinations so you don\u2019t have to set up every time?<\/li><li>Will it work with my existing gear?<\/li><li>How many HDMI Inputs does it have? (It\u2019s not a feature, but still quite important to make clear before purchase)<\/li><li>Does it support network bonding?<\/li><li>Does it support switching, monitoring and recording as well? (An all-in-one device would be highly recommended so you don\u2019t have to invest in an extra device)<\/li><li>And other features that you care about<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC02982-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2562\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/?attachment_id=2562\" class=\"wp-image-2562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC02982-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC02982-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC02982-2-150x84.jpg 150w, 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https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.23-3-min-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.23-3-min-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03252-min-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2564\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/?attachment_id=2564\" class=\"wp-image-2564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03252-min-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03252-min-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03252-min-1024x576-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC03252-min-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>2. Ease of Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complexity can be a big hurdle to the success of your video productions, as there\u2019s a long learning curve to figure out how it works, and a complex streaming encoder usually requires more time to set up and tear down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a live video production expert or a newbie in this industry, you don&#8217;t want to invest too much time in fussing about buttons, menus, settings, etc which should be very clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product reviews or customer testimonials are often good indicators of this. Demo videos on the company\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCnJNgNNlDLaCiOkfSz_pgMg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> YouTube channel <\/a>can also give you a glimpse into how a device works. Some companies will even give you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yololiv.com\/request-demo\">live demo<\/a> if you request one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">3. <strong>Portability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many live streaming solutions out there on the market, like OBS, software encoders, live streaming apps, and more. But If your live streaming cases mainly happen outdoors, you know the value of portability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A portable live streaming solution is usually small and compact in size, allowing you to get rid of the computer and any other desk-required types of equipment and move around with much ease. It\u2019s especially perfect for funerals, IRL, sports, music streams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you probably don&#8217;t want to invest a lot in a piece of equipment that only works for outdoor streaming as your business grows and your clients are coming from all walks of life. A portable, compact, and versatile live streaming equipment is always a benefit and can be used for multiple scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272985477_1254014898420877_7488525975499424044_n-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2555\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272985477_1254014898420877_7488525975499424044_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/?attachment_id=2555\" class=\"wp-image-2555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.yololiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272985477_1254014898420877_7488525975499424044_n-1024x767.jpg 1024w, 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Update Frequency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will never want to have a product that stops updating from the moment you bought it. A constantly updating product can stay competitive on the market even after several years, which determines how long you can use it accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">No one is born perfect, so is a product. A product that listens to your customers\u2019 feedback and releases new features constantly is not common on the market. Not all products do that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So be sure to check the update frequency and features that are about to be released, and always look for a product with more frequent updates. The YoloBox series releases new features about every 3 weeks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yololiv.com\/blog\/a-brief-version-history-of-yolobox-pros-software-updates\/\">Check out update version histories of YoloBox\/YololBox Pro.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">5. <strong>Completeness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Completeness means if you need extra equipment like an extra computer, monitor, switcher, or external charger for a basic live streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional live streaming requires a lot of accessories, but a relatively complete solution makes it much easier to set up, and also saves you a bunch of money that should have been invested in the extra equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of popular options on the market, some of them can only handle encoding, or only switching, or need an extra monitor to connect, or lack of battery to keep it working. They are not complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A best complete live streaming solution should support encoding, monitoring, switching and recording. 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