Brutus Live VOD Origin Packaging Media Server

Brutus: Live & VOD Origin Packaging Media Server

A live & VOD origin packaging media server using Brutus Media Server acts as the central point for ingesting, processing, and delivering video content across streaming platforms. It takes live streams or stored video files and packages them into adaptive bitrate formats such as HLS and MPEG-DASH for efficient playback on a wide range of devices. Brutus handles segmenting, manifest generation, and caching, ensuring reliable and scalable delivery for both live and on-demand content. With support for DRM, time-shift, and multi-protocol output, it provides a complete solution for OTT, IPTV, and enterprise streaming workflows.

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Key Features

  • Unified Live & VOD Processing – Handles both live streams and on-demand video from a single platform

  • Adaptive Bitrate Packaging (ABR) – Packages content into HLS and MPEG-DASH for multi-device playback

  • Real-Time Segmenting & Manifest Generation – Creates media segments and playlists dynamically

  • Multi-Protocol Output – Supports HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, SRT, UDP, and WebRTC delivery

  • Built-In Origin Server – Acts as a central origin for CDN distribution and edge caching

  • Time-Shift & Catch-Up TV – Enables DVR-like playback, pause, rewind, and replay of live streams

  • DRM & Content Protection – Integrates with DRM systems for secure video delivery

  • Efficient Storage & VOD Management – Organizes, indexes, and streams stored media assets

  • Low-Latency Streaming Support – Optimized for LL-HLS and near real-time delivery

  • Scalable Architecture – Supports high concurrency and large-scale OTT/IPTV deployments

  • API & Automation Tools – Provides REST API and web interface for stream control and management

  • Session Recording & Archiving – Records live streams for later playback or compliance use

  • Load Balancing & Failover – Ensures high availability and reliability across distributed systems

  • Standards Compliance – Compatible with modern streaming protocols and player ecosystems

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.