What is AWS Elemental MediaConnect?
AWS Elemental MediaConnect is a live video transport service for professional media workflows. The service enables reliable transport of live video streams over the internet with broadcast quality. MediaConnect replaces expensive satellite links and dedicated fiber connections with internet-based video transmission.
The service uses professional transport protocols with Forward Error Correction (FEC) that compensate for packet loss on the internet. Streams can be encrypted, replicated, and distributed to multiple recipients simultaneously. MediaConnect integrates seamlessly with other AWS Elemental services such as MediaLive and MediaPackage.
Core Features
- Reliable Transport: Forward Error Correction for lossless video transport over the internet
- Encryption: AES-128 and AES-256 encryption for secure transmission
- Multi-Output: One stream can be distributed to multiple recipients simultaneously
- Cross-Region: Video transport between AWS regions for multi-region workflows
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of stream quality and network metrics
Typical Use Cases
Live Broadcast Contribution: Transport live camera signals from remote production locations to your AWS-based broadcast center. MediaConnect replaces expensive satellite links with reliable internet transport.
Multi-Region Distribution: Distribute live streams from a source region to MediaLive encoders in multiple AWS regions for global delivery.
Hybrid Workflows: Connect on-premises broadcast infrastructure with AWS cloud services. MediaConnect transports live signals between your data center and the AWS Cloud.
Benefits
- Broadcast-quality transport over standard internet
- Significantly lower costs than satellite or dedicated lines
- Real-time monitoring and automatic error correction
- Seamless integration into AWS media workflows
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Elemental MediaConnect: designing live video transport architectures, integrating into existing broadcast workflows, and optimizing stream quality.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Elemental MediaConnect?
AWS Elemental MediaConnect is a highly reliable live video transport service. It enables secure transport of live video streams into the AWS Cloud, between AWS regions, and to external recipients with broadcast quality.
How does MediaConnect differ from Amazon IVS?
MediaConnect is a transport service for professional live video workflows (contribution/distribution). Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) is an end-to-end solution for interactive live streaming. MediaConnect transports the stream, IVS delivers it to end users.
Which protocols does MediaConnect support?
MediaConnect supports professional transport protocols such as SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), Zixi, RIST, and RTP. These protocols provide error correction and encryption for reliable video transport over the internet.