Download the live encoded streams recorded from four H.264 encoders under USD$2,000. This file reference is a companion to the feature article written by Robert Reinhardt for Streaming Media Magazine.

Slow- to Average-Motion Content

5Mbps

1. AJA HELO with 0.30615 VQM *
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 0.56186 VQM
3. Teradek Cube 655 with 0.61486 VQM
4. Matrox Monarch HDX with 0.6251 VQM

2.5Mbps

1. AJA HELO with 0.62503 VQM *
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 0.64045 VQM
3. Matrox Monarch HDX with 0.68663 VQM
4. Teradek Cube 655 with 0.747776 VQM

1Mbps

1. Matrox Monarch HDX with 0.83262 VQM
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 0.93383 VQM
3. AJA HELO with 0.98872 VQM *
4. Teradek Cube 655 with 1.14794 VQM

500Kbps

1. Matrox Monarch HDX with 0.98467 VQM
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 1.51623 VQM
3. AJA HELO with 1.63263 VQM *
4. Teradek Cube 655 with 1.67931 VQM

Fast-Motion Content

5Mbps

1. Osprey Talon G2 with 1.18472 VQM
2. AJA HELO with 1.19764 VQM *
3. Teradek Cube 655 with 1.26951 VQM
4. Matrox Monarch HDX with 1.32438 VQM

2.5Mbps

1. Osprey Talon G2 with 1.61694 VQM
2. Matrox Monarch HDX with 1.63770 VQM
3. Teradek Cube 655 with 1.72568 VQM
4. AJA HELO with 1.87893 VQM *

1Mbps

1. Matrox Monarch HDX with 1.73228 VQM
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 2.84784 VQM
3. Teradek Cube 655 with 5.67876 VQM
4. AJA HELO with 5.75963 VQM *

500Kbps

1. Matrox Monarch HDX with 3.16343 VQM
2. Osprey Talon G2 with 5.92516 VQM
3. Teradek Cube 655 with 7.96526 VQM
4. AJA HELO with 10.66322 VQM *

* Not directly playable in all browsers. Download link to review.