Colorfront Streaming Server or Streamer: Which One is Best for You?

When deciding between Colorfront’s Streaming Server and the Streamer, it's essential to consider your specific needs and workflow requirements. Both options offer high-quality, secure streaming solutions but cater to slightly different use cases.

Colorfront Streaming Server

Streaming Server is designed for robust, high-performance streaming, capable of handling multiple channels of 4K HDR video with ultra-low latency. It's ideal for large-scale productions and facilities needing top-tier security and comprehensive feature sets, including Dolby Vision support and multi-channel audio, making it particularly suitable for environments where high-quality, real-time collaboration is crucial.

Key Features:

• 4K HDR streaming
• Dolby Vision support
• Multi-channel audio
• 1-RU dedicated hardware platform
• Comprehensive security features

Colorfront Streamer

Streamer, on the other hand, is a more flexible and lightweight solution, perfect for smaller studios or creators who need high-quality streaming without the need for extensive hardware.

 It supports single channel of HD and 4iK content and can be easily integrated into existing workstations. 

Streamer is an excellent choice for remote work, enabling real-time collaboration with sub-second latency and robust security using SRT (Secure Reliable Transport Protocol).

Key Features:

• HD and 4K UHD streaming
• Easy integration with existing workstations
• Sub-second latency
• Secure, real-time video and audio streaming
• Suitable for remote collaboration

When choosing the right solution for your project, opt for the Streaming Server if:

• You require 4K HDR streaming and high-performance features.
• Your production environment demands multi-channel audio.
• You are working on large-scale productions with multiple stakeholders.

Or opt for the Colorfront Streamer if:

• You need a cost-effective, flexible solution for HD and 4K streaming.
• You work remotely and need a lightweight, easy-to-integrate tool.
• Your priority is real-time collaboration with sub-second latency and high security.

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