Media Station LS-2

Product Highlights

  • Lecture Capture
  • 2 HD Video Sources Capturing, Mixing, Switching, Recording and Live Streaming
  • Standalone Design, Reliable and Easy-to-Use
  • HDMI, VGA, RJ-45 and Streaming Inputs
  • Makes Broadcasting Live Video with 2 Video Sources Easier Than Ever
  • Up to 2-inputs Sources Capturing and 3-channel Recording Video Files
  • Built-In Video Manager: Remote Management
  • Available APIs for Software Server Integration

THE FEATURES

SIMULTANEOUS LIVE STREAMING AND RECORDING

Lecture Capture

AREC LS-2, a lightweight and all-in-one Media Station, enables live video streaming while simultaneously recording. With 2-channel mixed feature, users can broadcast an on-going and vivid lecture/ event to a designated streaming server or live streaming website, such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitch.

CAPTURE UP TO 2 VIDEO SOURCES AT THE SAME TIME

Via HDMI, VGA, RJ-45 interfaces or streaming inputs, AREC LS-2 supports up to 2 Full HD 1080p video inputs. Users can choose 1 mixed video plus 2 individual videos recording for flexible use. LS-2 can mix audio via HDMI and a 3.5mm stereo audio jack.

ADDING TITLES & GRAPHICS TO YOUR VIDEO

With LS-2, before recording or streaming live video, users can choose a fixed layout, a pre-made background and an overlay graphic (title) to provide complete information on the video.

TOUCH-FRIENDLY ON-SCREEN GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

With a compatible interactive display and built-in a touch-friendly graphical user interface (GUI)*, LS-2 allows users to adjust the audio volume and select a fixed recording/streaming layout, background image and overlay graphic with easier control.
*The on-screen GUI supports mouse device control through USB connection.

RECORDING AND BACKUP

LS-2 can record and save video on the external USB storage through back port. It also supports automatic FTP and SFTP backup to keep the recording safe, after recording is done.

REMOTE MANAGEMENT. SIMPLE TO INTEGRATE

With the built-in Video Manager, videos stored in the AREC Media Station can be managed remotely. Designed to work in network environment, AREC Media Station has an HTTP API that provides access to many functions in Media Station. All of the video content, metadata, and thumbnail can be delivered seamlessly for the server software integration.

the SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC/ MODEL

AREC LS-2

MAX. VIDEO-IN CHANNELS

2

VIDEO INPUT INTERFACE

HDMI*2 / VGA*2 / RJ-45*2

AUDIO INPUT INTERFACE

3.5mm Stereo: 1 channel;
HDMI: 2 channels

VIDEO ENCODING RESOLUTION

Max. 1080p (640x360 ~ 1920x1080). A variety of resolution can be selected

VIDEO OUTPUTS FOR LOCAL DISPLAY

HDMI*1 / VGA*1
Note: on-screen GUI is selectable between HDMI and VGA display port

AUDIO OUTPUTS

3.5mm Stereo line out: 1 channel;
HDMI: 1 channel

EXTERNAL STORAGE

Supports USB drive recording through the back port

USB DRIVE BACKUP

Supports USB drive backup through the front port after recording is done

LOCALLY STORED FILE FORMAT

MP4

RECORDING MODES

1 mixed + 2 individual original

FTP BACKUP

Automatic backup to an FTP or SFTP server after recording is done

LIVE STREAMING (RTMP)

Stream 1 platform

VIDEO SWITCHER

Yes, through AREC Online Director (SW-based application only)

USB INTERFACE CONTROL

Yes, on-screen GUI supports USB interface control

VIDEO MANAGER

Yes, through web-based AREC Video Manager platform

RS-232 CONTROL

Yes