Live encoding is still a young technology. Every online broadcast is unique, and requires ingenuity and expertise to make sure your audience gets the high-quality video they demand.
We are the first to develop an end-to-end solution for delivering live video online. Our Encoding Service is at the heart of that solution, transforming your video, at the point of acquisition, into any major IP-optimized format for delivery to your audience.
The Level 3SM Encoding service has been trusted for some of the biggest online broadcasts ever, including:
- The 2009 French Open at Roland Garros
- The 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions
- Michael Jackson’s Memorial Event
- The 2009 Presidential Inauguration
Level 3 Encoding Service Details
- Input signal source support for any SD or broadcast signal including:
- SDI or ASI
- DV-45
- Compressed MPEG-2
- Output support:
- IP Encoding to stream: Adobe Flash® or Windows Media® technologies
- IP Encoding to file: Adobe Flash or Windows Media technologies
- Simultaneous encoding to multiple bit rates, outputs and formats
- Supports encoding and delivery of live or archived video content
Level 3 Encoding Service Benefits
- We designed our service to accommodate encoding requirements of any size, at any time and location, for as many customers simultaneously as required
- Service is available and supported globally 24 x 7, so you can deliver live streaming content anytime and anywhere
- Level 3 provides several options for redundancy including multiple encoder facilities and multiple encoders within a single facility
Learn more about our outstanding Encoding Services here.




