Brutus Delay Server

Brutus: Delay Server

A Delay Server using Brutus Media Server enables operators to introduce precise time delays in live video streams. This is useful for applications like broadcast delay, time-shifted playback, or compliance recording. Brutus can buffer live feeds and replay them after a configurable delay while maintaining stream integrity, adaptive bitrate support, and low-latency output. The server also integrates with HLS, MPEG-DASH, and other IP streaming protocols, allowing delayed content to be distributed seamlessly to OTT, IPTV, or enterprise networks.

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Key Features

  • Configurable Time Delay – Introduces precise delays for live streams, from seconds to hours

  • Live Stream Buffering – Stores video in memory or disk for time-shifted playback

  • Adaptive Bitrate Support – Maintains HLS, MPEG-DASH, and multi-bitrate streaming during delay

  • Low-Latency Output – Minimizes added latency while applying the desired delay

  • Multiple Stream Support – Handles multiple channels simultaneously with independent delays

  • Protocol Compatibility – Works with HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, SRT, UDP, and other IP streaming protocols

  • Time-Shift & Catch-Up TV – Enables pause, rewind, and delayed playback for live content

  • Scalable Architecture – Suitable for broadcasters, OTT providers, IPTV networks, and enterprise environments

  • Monitoring & Management Tools – Web interface and API for stream control, delay configuration, and analytics

  • Failover & Redundancy – Ensures uninterrupted streaming with high availability support

  • Integration with DRM & EPG – Supports protected content and electronic program guide metadata during delayed playback

Standard Features

  • Input Types: UDP, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, SDI, ATSC, QAM, DVB-S/S2 DVB-T/T2
  • Output Types: UDP, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, DASH
  • Encode Video Codecs: MPEG2, H264, H265, AV1
  • Encode Audio Codecs: AAC, AC3, MPEG2
  • Failover Protection: Automatic input failover for consistent streaming.
  • Closed Captions: Support for 608/708 closed captions to improve accessibility.
  • DVB Subtitles and Teletext: Includes advanced subtitle and teletext support.
  • SCTE35 Insertion: Enables ad marker insertion in HLS DASH manifest or UDP output.
  • SPTS or MPTS: Supports both single and multiple program transport streams.
  • API Support: Integration and customization through RESTful API.
  • DRM Support: Ensures secure content delivery with DRM.
  • Web UI: Easy-to-use web interface for streamlined management.