Mine Media Q8 SE – Live Streaming Video Encoder with 4G Network Bonding

Streaming high-quality video from remote locations can be challenging without a stable internet connection. Cellular bonding solutions can mitigate these issues, but they often come with a hefty price tag for the required hardware and services. The Q8 SE by Mine Media offers an excellent solution for on-site live streaming, providing multiple connectivity options at an attractive price point.

Simply connect your camera’s output to the HDMI input and set up a dependable video stream in minutes using the free MLive app. The Q8 SE features a Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port for a wired internet connection when available, built-in dual-band WiFi, a 4G LTE SIM card slot, and a USB port for an additional connection via a USB network adapter or dongle.

The Q8 SE can operate in the default cascading priority mode or in aggregation mode. In the default setting, all network connections are active, with the wired connection taking precedence, followed by WiFi, and then the 4G LTE SIM and USB dongle (if used).

In the bonded aggregation mode, all active connections are merged to create a single, high-bandwidth, load-balanced uplink. This mode requires a connection to the Mine Media cloud bonding server and incurs an additional fee based on the amount of data used.

Key Features

• Lightweight and portable encoder
• 1/4″-20 thread hole for mounting to camera equipment
• Full HD HDMI input up to 1920×1080 resolutions
• 2-inch touchscreen display
• 1x 4G LTE SIM card slot
• Dual-band 2.4/5.8GHz wireless
• 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet slot
• Remote control by app or browser
• Mp3 background music player
• Add text and logo overlays
• Internal 6-hour battery
• Vertical and horizontal streaming modes

Technical Specifications

Video

• Input Connection: HDMI
• Input Resolutions/Framerates:
  • 1080p – 1920×1080 @ 60p/50p/30p/25p
  • 1080i – 1920×1080 @ 60i/50i
  • 720p – 1280×720 @ 120p/60p/50p/30p/25p
• Streaming Resolutions: 1920×1080, 1280×720, 960×540, 848×480, 640×360, 480×270
• Compression Formats: H.265 Main Profile, H.264 High Profile/Base Line
• Recording Resolutions: Up to 1080p60

Audio

• Compression: AAC
• Format: MP3
• Sample Rate: 44.1K/48K
• Input: 3.5mm stereo audio input
• Output: 3.5mm stereo audio monitoring output

Display

• LCD Size: 2-inch HD display
• Characteristics: Touch-screen

Network Interfaces

• Cellular: Internal 4G LTE modem with 1x SIM card slot
• Wireless: 2.5/5.8GHz dual-band WiFi
• Ethernet: RJ-45 Gigabit 1000Mbps
• USB: USB Type-A – supports external 4G modem or USB network adapter

Streaming & Recording

• Streaming Protocols: RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, SRT
• Recording Format: MP4 H.265/H.264 w/ AAC audio
• File System: FAT32, exFAT

Software

• Operating System: Linux
• Device Control: M Live app requires Android 5 and higher, iOS 9 and higher

Power

• Input: 12V DC / 3A
• Max Power Consumption: 18W
• Battery Capacity: 7.4V / 7200mAh

Physical

• Dimensions: 165mm x 103mm x 40mm
• Weight: 735g

Operating Environment

• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
• Operating Humidity: Less than 95% (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: 5°C ~ 40°C