LiveU Solo PRO is a professional portable live streaming encoder designed to send high-quality video directly from a camera, switcher, or live production system to online streaming platforms. It supports up to 4K video, HDMI or SDI connectivity depending on the model, HEVC/H.265 and H.264 encoding, and reliable live streaming over bonded network connections.

LiveU Solo PRO takes a video signal from a camera, switcher, or production system, encodes it, and sends it to a streaming destination over the internet. It can combine multiple network connections through LiveU's bonding technology to improve bandwidth and streaming reliability, making it useful for live events, sports, news, houses of worship, education, and mobile productions.

LiveU Solo PRO connects to a camera, switcher, or other video source through HDMI or SDI, depending on the model. It then combines available network connections such as cellular modems, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet using LiveU Reliable Transport (LRT) technology. The video is encoded and transmitted through the LiveU cloud service to the selected streaming destination.

LiveU bonding combines multiple internet connections into a single connection for live video transmission. With Solo PRO, compatible cellular modems, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connections can be combined to increase available bandwidth and improve reliability when one network connection becomes weak or unstable.

LiveU Solo PRO can support up to four external 4G/5G cellular modems, along with Wi-Fi and Ethernet, for a potential total of six bonded network connections. The Solo PRO hardware supports the additional modem connections through the appropriate cables or accessories, such as the Solo Belt Pack or Quattro Solo PRO Connect kit.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO supports 4G and 5G cellular connectivity through compatible external modems. Using multiple cellular connections with LiveU bonding can provide greater bandwidth and resilience for live streaming from locations where a traditional wired internet connection may not be available.

No. Wi-Fi is not required if you are using other available network connections, such as Ethernet and compatible cellular modems. Solo PRO can combine cellular, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connections when available, allowing productions to stream from locations where traditional Wi-Fi or wired internet is unavailable or unreliable.

Cellular service is not required for every Solo PRO workflow. The encoder can use Ethernet or Wi-Fi for internet connectivity. However, cellular modems and a LiveU Solo service plan are important when you want to use LiveU's bonded cellular workflow for more reliable mobile streaming.

LiveU Reliable Transport, or LRT, is LiveU's transmission technology designed to provide reliable live video delivery over variable internet connections. With Solo PRO, LRT works with the bonded network connections to help maintain a stable live stream as network conditions change.

LiveU Solo PRO supports video resolutions up to 4K, including 4K frame rates such as 24, 25, 30, 50, and 60 fps depending on the workflow. It also supports HD and SD video formats, making it suitable for both 4K productions and traditional HD live streaming

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO supports 4K live video workflows and is designed to deliver professional-quality video from compatible cameras and production systems. It supports 4K video inputs and can use HEVC/H.265 encoding to deliver high-quality video with greater bandwidth efficiency.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO supports both H.264 and H.265/HEVC video encoding. HEVC can provide similar image quality to H.264 using less bandwidth, or allow higher video quality when maintaining a similar bitrate.

The main difference is the video input connectivity. The LiveU Solo PRO HDMI model is designed for HDMI sources, while the Solo PRO SDI/HDMI model supports both SDI and HDMI sources. The SDI/HDMI version is a good choice for professional cameras and production systems that use SDI connections.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO can connect directly to compatible cameras using HDMI or SDI, depending on the Solo PRO model. It can also accept video from a switcher or other live production system, allowing the encoder to transmit a finished program feed to an online streaming destination.

LiveU Solo PRO can stream to popular online video platforms and content delivery networks, including destinations that support RTMP or supported streaming workflows. LiveU documentation lists platforms and services such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, Wowza, and other RTMP/S destinations.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO can be used to send live video to major streaming platforms such as YouTube and Facebook, as well as other supported online video destinations. The specific destination is configured through the LiveU Solo workflow and streaming settings.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO provides web-based remote control that can be accessed from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device with a web browser. This allows operators to monitor and control the encoder without needing to be physically next to the unit.

The LiveU Solo PRO has an internal battery rated for approximately three hours of operation. It also supports USB-C power input from compatible power sources, with LiveU specifying a minimum 45-watt Power Delivery source for USB-C power.

LiveU Solo PRO is designed specifically for portable and reliable live streaming, with built-in support for bonded network workflows. Unlike a traditional encoder that may depend primarily on one wired or Wi-Fi connection, Solo PRO can combine multiple network connections, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, to improve connectivity and reliability in the field.

Yes. LiveU Solo PRO is particularly well suited for sports, live events, news, houses of worship, education, production companies, and other mobile streaming applications where reliable connectivity and portability are important. Its 4K support, HDMI/SDI inputs, cellular bonding, LRT technology, and remote control make it useful for streaming professional video from locations where a traditional wired production setup may not be practical.