Z3 Technology Z3-HE4K-01 4K Ultra HD Video Encoder

Quick Overview
The Z3 Technology Z3-HE4K-01 is a Made in the USA, NDAA Compliant H.264 4K encoder/decoder that supports HD resolutions up to 2160p30 (4K Ultra HD). It delivers professional-grade encoding and decoding performance while consuming less power than traditional PC-based systems.

The Z3 Technology Z3-HE4K-01 is a high-performance H.264 4K encoder and decoder designed and manufactured in the USA for applications demanding reliable, low-latency video streaming. Fully NDAA Compliant, this compact and energy-efficient system delivers 4K Ultra HD (2160p) at 30 frames per second while consuming significantly less power than traditional PC-based solutions.

Engineered for professional-grade performance, the Z3-HE4K-01 supports simultaneous streaming in 4K and 1080p30, enabling flexible encoding and decoding for multiple display outputs. Its small form factor and robust design make it ideal for industrial video, video distribution, digital signage, security, defense, and remote monitoring applications where reliability and compliance matter.

With its network-enabled, cost-effective design, the Z3-HE4K-01 stands out as the go-to 4K H.264 encoder/decoder solution for projects requiring American-built quality and NDAA assurance.

Features:

  • H.264 Encode up to 4K Ultra HD
  • Simultaneous Stream One Source in 4K + HD
  • Supports Sony VISCA Camera Control
  • Record to Storage Options
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Compact Form Factor


Applications:

  • Industrial Video
  • Video Distribution
  • Digital Signage
  • Security
  • Remote Monitoring
Video Encoding
Interfaces
  • 1x 4K HDMI Input
  • 1x GigE
Supported Resolutions
  • H.264 encod in resolutions up to 2160p30 (4K UHD)
  • Simultaneous encode of one source in 4K + 720p30, 4K + 1080p29.97 and 4K + 1080p30
Video CodecsH.264
Output FormatsMPEG-2 TS, RTP, RTMP, RTSP and TS File
Video Frame Rates (HD) 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p and 60p @720p
24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p and 60p @ 1080p
50i, 59.94i and 60i @ 1080i
Video Frame Rates (UHD)23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p and 30p @ 2160p
Features
  • Stream One Source in Multiple Resolutions (See Use Case on Next Pg)
  • Supports Sony VISCA camera control
  • Supports Unicast and Multicast
  • Seamless Bitrate and Frame Rate Changes
Audio Encoding
InterfacesEmbedded HDMI Audio
Audio CodecsAAC-HE ADTS, AAC-LC ADTS
Optional Audio CodecsAAC-LC LATM, AAC-HE LATM, AAC-HE V2, G.711 and PCM
Dimensions145 x 130 x 34 mm (5.71 x 5.12 x 1.34 in)
Weight608 g (1.4 lb)
Video Decoding
Interfaces
  • 1x 4K HDMI Output
  • 1x GigE
Supported ResolutionsHD resolutions up to 2160p30 (4K UHD), 1080p30, 1080p/i at 60fps and 720p60 
Input Formats MPEG-2 TS, RTP, RTSP and TS File 
Video Frame Rates (HD) 30p, 50p and 60p @ 1080p 
Video Frame Rates (HD) 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p and 60p @ 720p
24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p and 60p @ 1080p
50i, 59.94i and 60i @1080i 
Video Frame Rates (UHD) 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p and 30p @ 2160p 
Audio Decoding
Audio CodecsAAC-HE ADTS, AAC-LC ADTS
Audio Bitrate32 to 320 kbps
Other
Additional Interfaces2x USB 2.0, SATA2 and RS-232
Software ControlHTTP-Based GUI: Configuration and Software Update
RS-232: Configuration
Power12V External Power Supply
15W Typical Consumption
Temperature and HumidityOperating: 0 to 40 degrees C at 20-80% Relative Humidity
Storage: -1and0 to 65 degrees C at 20-80% Relative Humidity