Astra Pro – One-Touch Professional Recording & Streaming System
Astra Pro is a compact and portable professional recording, live streaming, and video switching system designed to simplify video production. It combines recording, streaming, multi-source switching, monitoring, scheduling, and remote management into a single easy-to-use platform.
Designed for education, corporate training, live events, conferences, lecture capture, and professional content production, Astra Pro allows users to record and stream professional-quality video with minimal technical complexity.
Key Features
- One-touch recording and live streaming
- Compact and portable design
- Supports switching of up to 5 HD video inputs
- Supports 4K video input
- Hardware-accelerated video encoding
- Full HD recording
- Supports simultaneous recording and streaming
- 1 × HDMI video input
- 4 × network video stream inputs
- Optional 2 × SDI inputs
- HDMI local video output
- PoE network interface
- Automatic camera connection
- Scheduled recording and streaming
- Live source switching while recording
- Touchscreen source and layout control
- Confidence monitoring
- Secure remote access
- HLS and RTMPS streaming protocols
- Integration with UBICAST CMS
- VESA mounting support
One-Touch Recording & Streaming
Astra Pro is designed around a simple one-touch workflow. Users can start recording or live streaming directly from the touchscreen without going through complicated configurations.
This makes it especially useful for:
- Lecture recording
- Training sessions
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Corporate presentations
- Live events
- Hybrid learning
The simple interface allows non-technical users to operate the system efficiently.
Portable Professional Video Production
Astra Pro combines several video-production functions into a compact box, reducing the need for multiple standalone devices.
Users can take the system between different locations and use it for:
- Recording
- Live streaming
- Video switching
- Source monitoring
- Presentation capture
- Event production
This makes Astra Pro suitable for organizations that need professional video capabilities across multiple rooms or locations.
Multi-Source Video Switching
Astra Pro can manage and switch between multiple video sources from its touchscreen interface.
It supports:
- 1 × HDMI input
- 4 × network video stream inputs
- Optional 2 × SDI inputs
This allows users to combine professional cameras, network cameras, presentation sources, and other compatible video devices.
The operator can switch between sources or layouts while maintaining the recording or live broadcast.
Switch While Recording
Astra Pro allows operators to switch video sources while recording, providing uninterrupted control over the production.
For example, during a lecture, the operator can switch between:
Presenter Camera → Presentation → Secondary Camera → Network Camera
without stopping the recording.
This creates a more dynamic and professional final recording.
4K Input & Full HD Recording
Astra Pro supports 4K video input, allowing high-resolution sources to be integrated into the production workflow.
Its hardware-accelerated encoder provides efficient processing and supports Full HD recording, delivering clear and professional-quality video content.
The system is suitable for applications where high-quality recordings are required for:
- Online courses
- Training libraries
- Corporate communications
- Events
- Educational content
- Professional presentations
Live Streaming
Astra Pro supports professional streaming protocols including:
- HLS
- RTMPS
This allows content to be delivered to compatible streaming platforms, enterprise video networks, and content-management systems.
The system can be used for live:
- Lectures
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Training sessions
- Events
- Corporate broadcasts
It also supports integration with UBICAST CMS for centralized content management and distribution.
Simultaneous Recording & Streaming
Astra Pro can record and stream simultaneously, allowing organizations to broadcast a session live while also creating a local recording for later use.
This is particularly useful for educational and corporate environments where the same session needs to be:
- Delivered live to remote participants.
- Recorded for future viewing.
- Added to a video/content library.
Free of Pre-Configuration
Astra Pro is designed to simplify deployment through automatic camera connection.
After powering on, compatible cameras can be automatically connected, reducing the need for complex manual configuration.
This helps speed up installation and makes the system easier for non-technical operators to use.
Scheduled Tasks
The system supports scheduled tasks for automated operation.
Users can schedule:
- Device power ON/OFF
- Lecture recording
- Live streaming
- Recurring sessions
This is useful for institutions with fixed lecture timetables or organizations conducting regular training programs.
Confidence Monitoring
Astra Pro provides confidence monitoring and switching, allowing operators to see the available sources and control the production workflow with greater confidence.
Operators can:
- Monitor video sources
- Select sources
- Switch layouts
- Record
- Stream
- Control the production from the system interface
Secure Remote Access
Astra Pro supports remote access through an internet connection, enabling authorized users to manage the system remotely.
Remote access can be useful for:
- Technical support
- Troubleshooting
- Field assistance
- Remote monitoring
- Recording control
- Source switching
This can reduce the need for an operator or technician to be physically present at the installation.
Connectivity
| Interface / Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| HDMI Input | 1 × HDMI |
| Network Video Inputs | 4 × Network Stream |
| SDI | Optional 2 × SDI |
| HDMI Output | Local display / program output |
| Network | PoE interface |
| Video Input | Up to 4K |
| Recording | Full HD |
| Streaming | HLS / RTMPS |
| Control | Touchscreen |
| Remote Access | Supported |
| Mounting | VESA |
PoE Network Interface
The PoE network interface provides a simplified installation method by allowing power, control, and video transmission through a single network cable, when used with compatible PoE infrastructure.
This is particularly useful for installations using IP cameras and network-based video sources.
Local HDMI Output
Astra Pro provides HDMI output for displaying input sources or the switched program output on a local display.
It can be connected to:
- Projectors
- Interactive displays
- Professional monitors
- Lecture-room displays
- Large-format displays
VESA Mounting
The VESA mounting capability provides flexible installation options.
Astra Pro can be installed on:
- Walls
- Podiums
- AV furniture
- Control areas
- Other compatible VESA mounting locations
Applications
Education & Lecture Capture
Astra Pro is ideal for:
- Lecture recording
- Hybrid classrooms
- Online learning
- Distance education
- Recorded course creation
- University lectures
- Training programs
Corporate Training
Organizations can use Astra Pro to record and stream:
- Employee training
- Product demonstrations
- Workshops
- Corporate presentations
- Learning and development sessions
Live Events
The multi-source switching and streaming capabilities make Astra Pro suitable for:
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Seminars
- Corporate events
- Live presentations
- Institutional broadcasts
Professional Video Production
Astra Pro can function as a compact production system for organizations that require portable recording, switching, and streaming capabilities without deploying a large broadcast setup.
Key Benefits
One-Touch Operation: Start recording or streaming with a simple touchscreen action.
Portable Design: Take the complete recording and streaming workflow to different locations.
Multi-Source Production: Connect HDMI, network video streams, and optional SDI sources.
4K Input: Supports high-resolution video sources.
Full HD Recording: Hardware-accelerated encoding delivers professional-quality recordings.
Simultaneous Recording & Streaming: Broadcast live while creating a recording for future use.
Live Switching: Change sources and layouts without stopping the recording.
Scheduled Operation: Automate device power, recording, and streaming tasks.
Remote Management: Control and troubleshoot the system remotely.
PoE Connectivity: Simplifies installation and network-based camera integration.
Astra Pro – Complete Professional Video Workflow
Astra Pro brings recording, live streaming, video switching, monitoring, scheduling, remote access, and multi-source management together in a compact professional system.
With support for 4K input, Full HD recording, 1 HDMI input, 4 network video inputs, optional SDI inputs, HLS/RTMPS streaming, touchscreen control, simultaneous recording and streaming, and remote management, it provides a flexible solution for modern video-production environments.
In short: Astra Pro is a compact one-touch professional recording and streaming system designed to make multi-source video production easier for lecture capture, education, corporate training, conferences, live events, webinars, and professional content creation.
