As an authorized Haivision partner for Canada, MDL Communications offers the complete Haivision Makito X4 series—the industry benchmark for high-performance, ultra-low-latency video encoding and decoding.
The Makito X4 is built to power the most demanding real-time video workflows, from remote broadcast production to enterprise ISR. We provide full technical support and Canadian pricing for all models.
The Haivision Makito X4 Encoder
The Makito X4 Video Encoder is a highly secure, high-performance, and versatile encoder, enabling low-latency, multi-bitrate 4K UHD and HD video streaming. It is the ideal solution for live broadcast contribution, remote production, and enterprise video.
Key Features & Benefits
- Ultra-Low Latency: Powers real-time remote production and interactive video with glass-to-glass latencies as low as 55ms.
- 4K UHD & HEVC: Delivers pristine 4K 2160p60 video quality using HEVC (H.265) or H.264, optimizing bandwidth efficiency.
- SRT Protocol: Natively supports the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol for secure, low-latency streaming over unpredictable networks like the public internet.
- High-Density & Flexible: Available as a compact appliance or a blade for the 6-slot rackmount chassis, supporting up to 24x HD or 6x 4K UHD encodes.
- Multi-Channel Support: Features four 12G-SDI inputs, allowing for quad-HD (1080p60) encoding from a single appliance.
The Haivision Makito X4 Decoder
The Makito X4 Decoder completes the workflow, providing a secure and reliable solution for decoding HEVC or H.264 video streams at low latency. It can receive and decode multiple streams, including 4K UHD, all in a compact appliance or blade format.
Key Features & Benefits
- SRT & Zixi Ready: Natively supports both SRT and Zixi protocols for reliable stream reception over any network.
- High-Performance Decoding: Decodes one 4K UHD or up to four 1080p50/60 HD HEVC/H.264 streams simultaneously.
- Broadcast-Grade Output: Features four 12G-SDI outputs for seamless integration into broadcast and production environments.
- Robust Security: Offers end-to-end stream security with AES 128/256-bit encryption.
Canadian Use Cases for the Makito Platform
- Remote Broadcast Production: Use SRT and the Makito platform to send multiple high-quality camera feeds from a Canadian sporting event back to a central studio, eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks.
- Enterprise & Government: Securely stream high-definition video for ISR, all-hands meetings, or critical monitoring applications between corporate or government offices.
- Broadcast Contribution: A perfect replacement for traditional satellite links, allowing broadcasters to contribute and distribute live feeds between stations reliably over the internet.
Get Your Haivision Makito Quote in Canada
As your official Haivision partner, we can help design your entire low-latency video workflow. We handle all logistics, importation, and provide clear pricing in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Contact us today for a technical consultation or to request a quote for the Haivision Makito series.