Hauppauge Colossus Linux Driver
Summary
The Kernel Labs Linux driver for Hauppauge Colossus allows for the deployment of the Hauppauge Colossus in desktop, server, or datacenters.
Because of its support for a variety of video interface types and PCIe formfactor, it is well suited for inclusion in high-density capture environments.
Features
- H.264 encoder with AAC audio encoding
- AC3 Audio Passthrough via optical or HDMI interface
- Automatic resolution and framerate detection Configurable bitrate up to 20 Mbps
- Support for all inputs supported by the hardware (HDMI, component, composite)
- Support for all resolutions/framerates provided by the hardware
- Component video and optical audio passthrough enabled (to connect to an external display)
- Support for multiple cards installed in a single server
Application compatibility
- Uses the standard Video4Linux API
- Gstreamer
- VLC
- Mplayer
- Xine
- V4l2-ctl
Supported Linux distributions
- Red Hat
- Fedora
- Ubuntu

Supported Resolutions
- 1920x1080i/60
- 1920x1080i/50
- 1280x720p/60
- 1280x720p/50
- 640x480i/60
- 640x480i/50
System Requirements
- Intel x86 or x86/64 based PC
- PCIe 1x slot
- Supported Linux distribution
Availability
- Currently shipping
- Site licenses available
- Redistribution license available
Contact Us
- Email: sales [at] kernellabs [dot] com
- Phone: +1.646.355.8490
- Kernel Labs, Inc.
- PO Box 745
- St. James, NY 11780-2223
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