AWS Elemental Link encoding devices connect a live video source, like a camera or video production equipment, to the cloud. Two different Link devices are available depending on your use case: Link HD for high-definition (HD) video with MediaLive, and Link UHD for ultra-high definition (UHD) video with MediaLive or MediaConnect.
Compare Link HD with Link UHD
AWS Elemental Link HD | AWS Elemental Link UHD | |
Dimension (W x H x D) | 10.80 cm x 3.81 cm x 12.70 cm 4.25 in x 1.50 in x 5.00 in |
13.97 cm x 3.81 cm x 14.29 cm 5.50 in x 1.50 in x 5.625 in |
Price (excluding customs clearance, duty, tax, and shipping) | $995 USD | $4,995 USD |
Inputs | Power source, IP network, and either a single 3G-SDI or HDMI video source | Power source, IP network, and either a single 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 video source |
Video output to AWS Elemental MediaLive | Single video up to 1080p at 60 fps 8-bit color depth |
Single video up to 2160p at 60 fps 10-bit color depth |
Video output to AWS Elemental MediaConnect | No | Single video up to 2160p at 60 fps 10-bit color depth, using AVC or HEVC |
Audio channels | 8 channels | 16 channels |
Dolby audio | No | Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus pass through |
Power | < 10 Watts | < 24 Watts |
Rack density | 3x 1RU | 3x 1RU |
HD | Yes | Yes |
HDR | No | Yes |
Key features
Small and portable
Fast and easy setup
Flexibly process and distribute video with Link UHD and MediaConnect
High-quality video
Manage and monitor devices remotely
Reliable video transport
Built-in security
Video encoded with Link devices is encrypted using AES-128 and rotating keys from AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS). AWS IoT Core handles device authentication and end-to-end security for connecting to AWS.