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Streamer PRO (End-of-life)
Historical hardware reference and current Streamer options
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Historical product / current buying guide
Plan a current Streamer deployment
Use this page to identify the historical product and select the current transport, encoder and relay for a new project.
Streamer PRO and Teleporter are End-of-life.
This page remains available for existing systems. The current Streamer range uses an external encoder; choose the transport model, WAN connections and relay for the new production.
Select a current replacement workflow
| Requirement | Current option | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Portable cellular transport | Streamer 4000i or Streamer 4000i 5G. | Choose two, three or four embedded modems and connect your encoded IP stream. |
| Rack-mounted or fixed-site transport | Streamer 1U. | Use wired WAN handoffs and external USB cellular modems where required; input video over Ethernet. |
| Camera with baseband output | Current Streamer plus your camera encoder/switcher. | Choose an encoder for the camera interface and a protocol accepted by the destination/relay. |
| Video delivery to a studio | Current Streamer with an appropriate receiving-side/cloud relay and studio receiving equipment. | Confirm the relay, protocol, decoder/output needs and acceptable end-to-end latency. |
Plan the transition
- Inventory the installed system. Record the Streamer PRO/Teleporter hardware, camera inputs, encoder settings, modem types, firmware, relay and destination. Keep the archived brochure as an installed-hardware reference.
- Choose the current transport and encoder. Use the current family brochure and confirm modem count, regional carrier compatibility, Ethernet/Wi-Fi input, power and software/service options.
- Confirm the relay and destination. Establish whether the project uses cloud relay forwarding or a customer-hosted receiving endpoint. Verify protocol and any studio decoder/output requirements.
- Rehearse before replacing the production system. Test the encoded stream at the actual destination, then WAN loss/degradation, capacity limits and the required recovery steps on the new configuration.
The current live-video deployment guide covers the complete encoder-to-relay-to-destination workflow, play-out delay and validation checklist.
Are the current Streamer models the same as Streamer PRO?
No. The current Streamer 4000i, 4000i 5G and 1U models transport an already encoded IP stream. The historical Streamer PRO design included video encoding and specific camera input options. Confirm the complete replacement workflow, including the external encoder.
Configuration references
CHALLENGES WITH TRADITIONAL LIVE VIDEO STREAMING SOLUTIONS
Unreliable Single Internet Connection
Using a single internet connection (wired or cellular) from one service provider is too fragile for reliable live video streaming. Any network issues or glitches can cause streams to suffer from quality degradation or disruptions.
Expensive Satellite Trucks for Electronic News Gathering (ENG)
Traditional satellite news gathering (SNG) trucks are expensive to purchase and operate. They lack the mobility, agility, and cost-effectiveness of modern 4G/5G cellular bonding solutions with multiple SIM cards.
HISTORICAL STREAMER PRO OVERVIEW
Archived hardware and encoder design
Streamer PRO is End-of-life. Its historical design included video encoding and external USB cellular modem connectivity, with input options depending on the hardware configuration. The archived brochure is retained for existing installations.
For new projects, choose Streamer 4000i, Streamer 4000i 5G or Streamer 1U and supply your own video encoder or switcher. Compare the current Streamer models.
HISTORICAL STREAMER PRO FEATURES
High-Quality Video Over Bonded 4G LTE and 5G
The historical Streamer PRO design used Video Armor transport over multiple WAN connections for live video. Existing installations should be checked against their exact hardware, firmware, encoder and relay configuration.
Adaptive Video Encoding
The archived Streamer PRO design included adaptive video encoding. Current Streamer models transport the IP stream from your own encoder or switcher, so its bitrate, format and protocol must be configured for the production and destination.
Encoder and destination compatibility
Historical camera input and decoder options vary by Streamer PRO/Teleporter configuration. Use the archived model brochure for an installed system. For current Streamer deployments, confirm the external encoder protocol and receiving server/CDN requirements.
Setup and management for an existing installation
For an existing installation, follow the configuration for its firmware and relay service. For a new Streamer deployment, configure the WAN paths, encoded-video input, relay and destination, then rehearse the full production workflow.
High-Speed Bonded Internet Access
Data connectivity and live-video transport use the appropriate tunnel/service profile for the application. Confirm the installed hardware, licensed options and relay configuration when using an existing Streamer PRO for data applications.
BONDING AND VIDEO ARMOR TRANSPORT
Broadband Bonding™ Technology
Peered Broadband Bonding can carry packets from a session across multiple eligible WAN paths. The adaptive algorithms adjust path use as network conditions change, and the relay reassembles the traffic. Usable application capacity depends on the WAN mix, transport profile, hardware and relay path.
Video Armor Tunnel for Reliable Streaming
Video Armor uses a video relay and its transport/buffering configuration to handle an encoded stream over changing WAN conditions. Link outages and path variation can be handled within the usable remaining capacity and configured delay policy. Total connectivity loss, an unavailable relay or insufficient sustained capacity can interrupt the stream.
Evidence and validation
Measure the complete video workflow
Assess the encoded stream at the receiver or CDN/player as well as the WAN and relay counters. Record the encoder bitrate, WAN mix, relay, sender/play-out delay, firmware and any interruption or restart.
The transport’s response to a WAN change depends on usable remaining capacity and the configured delay policy. Keep historical customer reports separate from measured results for the new production. Follow the resilience and application validation method and the current live-video deployment guide.
BROCHURES
Streamer PRO models
Streamer PRO models
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| Feature | Streamer PRO (End-of-life) | Teleporter (End-of-life) | Relay Unit | Cloud Relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband bonding | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Armor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WAN connectivity | 8 cellular WAN connections | 8 cellular WAN connections | Ethernet WAN | Cloud |
| Video encoding / decoding | Built-in encoder | Built-in encoder | Optional decoder | No decoder |
| Video inputs / outputs | RTMP via Ethernet / Wi-Fi | SDI and analog | SDI and analog with decoder | No video connector |
| Deployment type | Appliance | Appliance | Appliance | Service |
| Form factor / hosting | Portable or 1U | Portable or 1U | 1U rack-mount; hosted by you | In the cloud; hosted by Mushroom |
| Brochure | View brochure | View brochure | Contact sales | Contact sales |
Peered bonding requires a cloud or customer-hosted relay. See Broadband Bonding Service for relay options.
TESTIMONIALS & AWARDS
“I highly recommend Streamer as a video solution to anyone who is looking to add quality and reliability to their video streaming capability.”
DIRK DUSHARM
Owner
Quality Digest
We are thrilled with the Streamer. Not only that, we are now able to generate new revenue streams by charging for live events.”
Trenton Berry
CEO
RacinDirt
“Our connection now provides the available bandwidth for all of our responding agencies to access our real-time information. They are able to access resources back at the office or across the Internet as needed.”
William Lyons
IT Director
Paulding County
Clients include:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STREAMER PRO
Streamer PRO is End-of-life. For new deployments, consider the current Streamer 4000i, 4000i 5G or 1U models with your own encoder. See the current model reference.
Select the modem count, cellular generation or wired WAN design, encoded-video input and relay workflow. Contact sales for the complete current configuration.
Check the exact modem, supported bands, carrier plan and region. Existing Streamer PRO systems use their installed USB modem compatibility list; current embedded-modem systems need the appropriate regional configuration.
Contact sales to arrange a demonstration of the current Streamer transport and relay workflow using the intended encoder and destination.
Yes, you can find our customer case studies here.
Request a quote for the current transport, modem configuration, encoder/receiving equipment where required, relay service and support options. Streamer PRO is End-of-life.
Yes, you can combine cellular data connections from different service providers with Streamer PRO.
Yes. You can connect an additional wired, satellite, or wireless internet line via the Ethernet WAN port.
For packet-level bonding, including live video streaming, a peering node (our Cloud Relay Service or your own Relay Server) is needed to stitch packets back together.
Confirm the current software/relay subscription and support terms with Mushroom Networks. Cellular or satellite providers have their own service plans, permitted uses and data charges.
Current Streamer models require an already encoded IP stream. Confirm the encoder output protocol, bitrate, transport input and receiving server/CDN compatibility for the selected model and relay.
Confirm the protocol, stream settings and authentication required by the destination, along with the selected relay service. Rehearse the complete path before the production.
Current Streamer models transport video from your own encoder or switcher. The archived Streamer PRO design included video encoding and hardware-specific camera inputs. Compare current models.
Bandwidth usage depends on the video bitrate and stream duration. E.g. a 60-min 4Mbps stream uses around 2.1GB including overhead.
You can purchase data SIM cards and plans directly from your cellular service providers.
Confirm the current Streamer transport, video relay/receiving endpoint, supported protocol, studio decoder/output equipment and acceptable latency. The archived Teleporter design is End-of-life.
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