The INFINIUM 1080p H.264 Encoder Card is the workhorse of the lineup. It ingests any HDMI HD source and encodes universal H.264 that just works — everywhere, on everything, with no codec surprises. It is the perfect choice for general IPTV, digital signage, hospitality, and any application where broad compatibility and value matter most.
HD H.264 Encoder Card
Universal HD, the Smart Starting Point
The most affordable and compatible way to add an HD channel to the INFINIUM chassis. H.264 is the format every player, set-top box, smart TV, browser, and platform understands.
Capabilities
Compatible With Everything You Own
H.264 is the universal video language. This card reaches the widest possible range of devices and platforms with zero configuration headaches.
- Four simultaneous streams — different resolution & bitrate each, with logos & watermarks
- RTMP(S), M3U8, HLS, HTTP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, ONVIF · unicast & multicast
- Built-in 100 Mb unicast server · multicast (IGMP v1/v2/v3) to unlimited devices
- Stream direct to YouTube, AWS, or Facebook — and to several platforms at once
- Auto-reconnect and broad decoder compatibility (VLC and our VePlayer)
IP + Coax
HD to Every Screen and Every TV
Stream HD across IP to phones, browsers, signage, and IPTV boxes, and pair with the 4K-over-coax module to deliver the same channel over existing coax to any television.
Affordable, dependable, and universally playable — the H.264 card streams to any IP destination and, with the chassis 4K-over-coax module, delivers the same channel over existing coax as a digital TV channel. The easiest way to get a building-wide HD channel on air.
Features
Dependable, Affordable HD
Broad compatibility and great value for your INFINIUM headend.
1080p HD
HDMI input up to 1080p 4:4:4 with closed-caption support.
Universal H.264
The most widely supported codec — plays on virtually any device or platform.
Best Value
The most affordable way to add an HD channel to your INFINIUM headend.
4 Streams at Once
Up to four simultaneous outputs, each its own resolution and protocol.
Unicast + Multicast
Built-in server plus IGMP multicast to unlimited devices on a capable network.
Hot-Swappable
Add or remove from the chassis live — no downtime for other channels.
Specifications
1080p H.264 Card Specifications
| Card Type | Hot-swappable HD encoder card for the INFINIUM 4K chassis |
| Video Input | 1× HDMI (up to 1.4, 10 Gbps), gold-plated |
| Max Resolution | 1080p 4:4:4 with closed-caption support |
| Video Compression | H.264, MJPEG · logos & watermarks |
| Simultaneous Streams | Up to 4 independent streams, each its own format/protocol |
| Audio | HDMI embedded or 3.5 mm analog stereo · AC3 / AAC / MP2 / MP3 / PCM |
| Streaming Protocols | RTMP(S), HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, UDP/RTP unicast & multicast |
| Error Correction | SRT Secure Reliable Transport supported |
| Unicast Server | Built-in hardware secure server, up to 100 Mbps connections |
| Multicast | IGMP v1/v2/v3 — unlimited devices over a multicast-capable network |
| Network | RJ-45 (CAT5–CAT8); Layer 2 video switch recommended; direct-to-router capable |
| Hot-Swap | Gold-plated, dust/humidity/vibration-proof bus connector — 100% hot-swappable |
| SKU | INF-ENC-HD-H264-HDMI |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty + free lifetime support |
| Origin | Designed & Built in USA |
FAQ
INFINIUM 1080p H.264 Card — FAQ
When should I choose H.264 over HEVC?
Choose H.264 when broad compatibility and value matter most — it plays on virtually every device, browser, and platform without special configuration. Choose the HEVC card when you want the lowest bitrate for the same quality to fit more channels on your network.
Will it play on all my devices?
Yes. H.264 is the most universally supported video codec, so streams play on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, set-top boxes, signage players, and every major platform out of the box.
Can it output several streams at once?
Yes — up to 4 simultaneous streams, each with its own resolution, bitrate, and protocol, so you can serve a high-quality stream and a lighter mobile stream together.
What protocols does it support?
RTMP(S), M3U8/HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, and UDP/RTP unicast and multicast, with SRT error correction supported.
Can I distribute this HD channel over coax?
Yes — add the INFINIUM 4K-over-coax module to the chassis and the channel is delivered over existing coax as a digital TV channel to any television.
Is this the most affordable INFINIUM card?
Yes — it is the entry point of the lineup, making it the best value when you simply need a reliable, universally compatible HD channel.
Does it require the INFINIUM chassis?
Yes. It installs in the INFINIUM 4K Video Distribution Chassis, which provides power, cooling, redundancy, and the network/RF backplane.
Build Your System
Add Encoder Cards & the 4K-Over-Coax Module
The INFINIUM 4K chassis is the foundation. Choose the hot-swappable cards your installation needs — mix HD and 4K, HDMI and SDI — and add the 4K-over-coax module when you need real 4K channels on existing TVs.
INFINIUM 4K System Chassis
4RU hot-swap with dual power supply.
16 slots for 16 cards or 14 cards + RF module.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
4K-Over-Coax RF Modulator Module
Add real 4K channels over existing coax — QAM, ATSC, DVB-T/C, ISDB-T.
$2,495.00
1080p H.264 HDMI Encoder Card
Universal HD H.264 encoding from HDMI — the most compatible format for any player.
$549.00$495.00You save $54.00
1080p HEVC HDMI Encoder Card
Efficient HD HEVC (H.265) encoding from HDMI — best quality at the lowest bitrate.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
3G-SDI HEVC Encoder Card
Broadcast 3G-SDI HD encoder with HEVC or H.264 for SDI cameras and switchers.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
4K30 HEVC HDMI Encoder Card
True 4K@30 HEVC from HDMI 2.0b for IP streaming and 4K-over-coax distribution.
$1,695.00$1,495.00You save $200.00
4K60 HEVC HDMI / 12G-SDI Encoder Card
Flagship broadcast 4K@60 card — HDMI 2.0b + 12G-SDI input, up to 4 language pairs.
$4,950.00$3,995.00You save $955.00
Complete the Ecosystem
Decoders & Receivers
Receive INFINIUM streams anywhere with VePlayer hardware decoders — single screen, quad mosaic video walls, or broadcast SDI.
IPdecoder HD 4K — IP-to-HDMI Set-Top Decoder
IP Decoder
$149
VePLAYER 4K IPTV Decoder — HEVC H.265 / H.264
VePlayer Pro
$495
VePLAYER-SDI — Broadcast 3G-SDI Decoder
3G-SDI
$995
VePLAYER-HDMI-QUAD — 4-Stream Decoder & Video Wall
Video Wall
$695
Add an Affordable HD Channel to Your INFINIUM
$495.00$549.00
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