--- title: Caton Live | Video Encoder & Decoder | Caton Tech description: Caton Live is a versatile encoder and decoder for assured IP transmission, designed for delivery to multiple platforms. Learn more about Caton Live here. --- Our Products Media Transport and Network Services - [Caton Media XStream ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/media-xstream) - Fully managed IP transport service for live video - Autonomous AI smart routing - Ultra-reliable and Ultra low-latency delivery - Resilience with SLA >99.9999% - Outperforming satellite and leased lines - Save cost and improve efficiency - [Caton Netscope ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/netscope) - Tailored NPMD solution for live video  - Comprehensive network monitoring - Real-time event analysis and insights - Advance Root Cause Analysis - Supports any IP Transport Protocols Flagship Products - [Caton Prime ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-prime) - Switchable encoder & decoder for HEVC 4K video - [Caton Relay Server ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/applications/gateways/caton-relay-server) - Gateway for video routing and monitoring - [Caton Network Management System ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/applications/network-management-system/caton-network-video-management-system) - Transmission orchestration and monitoring [Contact Us **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Book a Consultation **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) Our Solutions [Create & Publish Create and publish video content easily, from any location. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/create-publish-video) [Contribute & Distribute Live broadcast-quality video contribution and distribution over IP. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/ip-contribution-distribution-broadcast) [Connect IP Send and receive high quality video over IP-based networks. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/connect-ip) [Fast File Transfer & Storage Transfer large files quickly and securely. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/fast-file-transfer-storage) [Contact Us **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Book a Consultation **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) Industries we support [Broadcast & Media The technology and expertise you need to broadcast high-quality media to a global audience. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/industry/live-broadcast-media-streaming) [Telco & Service Providers Solutions that meet the video and data transmission needs of modern service providers. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/industry/telcom-cloud-industry-solutions) [House of Worship Professional quality, cost-effective live streaming and broadcast solutions for houses of worship. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/industry/house-worship-video-solutions) [Cinemas Distributing live concerts and performances to cinemas globally with broadcast-grade quality and cost-effective IP delivery. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/industry/cinemas) [Contact Us **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Book a Consultation **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) News & Insights [Press Releases The latest press releases from the Caton Tech team ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/news-insights/tag/press-releases) [Case Studies The latest Case Studies from the Caton Tech team ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/news-insights/tag/case-studies) [Insights The latest Industry insights & learnings from the Caton Tech team ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/news-insights/tag/insights) [Events The latest information on all events that Caton are hosting and attending ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/news-insights/tag/events) [Contact Us **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Book a Consultation **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) About Caton [About Caton Find out all about Caton, where we came from and why we exist ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/about-caton-technology) [Contact Caton Have any questions? Find out all the different ways you can contact the Caton team. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Our Global Partners Network Discover the full list of global distributors and resellers here. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/global-partners) [Join Caton Want to join the Caton team? Take a look at our open positions and apply. ](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/join) [Contact Us **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) [Book a Consultation **](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) # Caton Live ###### Versatile encoder and decoder for assured IP transmission [CONSULT WITH CATON](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/book-a-consultation) [![DOWNLOAD DATASHEET](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19887863/a17ff784-306b-4618-b281-b698e6316b48.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19887863/a17ff784-306b-4618-b281-b698e6316b48) Close Close Caton Live is a game-changing switchable video processor for live video streams. The ability to switch between encoding and decoding allows true flexibility for live events, where deployment workflow changes from event to event and enables users to attain redundancy within their own inventory. It features AVC full high definition (HD) up to 20 Mbps with 3G-SDI and HDMI I/O. Built with [Caton Transport Protocols (CTP)](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/technology/caton-transport-protocols) for the highest quality and reliability to distribute ultra-low latency live video securely over any private network and the internet, interoperable with major industry protocols including SRT. Designed to be ruggedized and portable, Caton Live is ideal for travel and live-streaming applications for media, conferences, education, house of worship and enterprise. Close Close ## ![decoder](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/decoder.svg) ## Caton Live ![Caton Live product image](https://www.catontechnology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Caton%20Live%20product%20image.png?width=600&name=Caton%20Live%20product%20image.png)   | ![1080p-1](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/1080p-1.svg) | ![420-1](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/420-1.svg) | ![ACC-1](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/ACC-1.svg) | | --- | --- | --- | | ![2ch](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/2ch.svg) | ![Compact and mobile](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Compact%20and%20mobile.svg) | ![AVC](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Website%20Icons%20-%20English/AVC_flat.svg) | Close Close ![Caton Live - AVC encoder and decoder](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).png) ## Key Features - ###### True versatility as an Encoder and Decoder - ###### 3G-SDI & HDMI source inputs - ###### H.264 video, up to 20 Mbps - ###### Quality and reliability you can trust, with Caton Transport Protocols [![DOWNLOAD DATASHEET](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19887863/a17ff784-306b-4618-b281-b698e6316b48.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19887863/a17ff784-306b-4618-b281-b698e6316b48) ## ![Caton_CTP_Logo_Primary_Positive_RGB](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Caton_CTP_Logo_Primary_Positive_RGB.svg) ### Powered by CTP for superior video transmission Caton Transport Protocols (CTP) comprise of our IP transmission technologies that assures stability, quality, and security for video, media, and other data transmissions. With over 30 in-built algorithms, CTP leverages machine and deep learning approaches that work to smooth and mitigate network challenges. This is coupled with our patented dynamic error corrections to recover from data loss. ###### Contact a Caton specialist to learn how you can leverage CTP in your organization. [LEARN MORE ABOUT CTP](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/technology/caton-transport-protocols) [CONTACT CATON](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/contact) Close Close Close Close ## Caton Live in Action - [Professional Video Capture](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-1-widget_1635283433809) - [Outdoor Broadcast](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-2-widget_1635283433809) - [Remote Production](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-3-widget_1635283433809) - [Bi-Directional Broadcast](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-4-widget_1635283433809) - [Satellite Contribution](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-5-widget_1635283433809) - [Hybrid Distribution](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-6-widget_1635283433809) - [OTT & Social Media Contribution](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/products/video-processors/encoders-decoders/caton-live#tab-name-7-widget_1635283433809) ###### Mobile Live Streaming & Live Interviews Create content using your mobile, to publish anywhere in the world or create interview content using a camera, with professional broadcast-grade live publishing to anywhere in the world. ![Live Streaming](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Live%20Streaming_1-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CREATE AND PUBLISH SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/create-publish-video) ###### Outdoor Broadcast Enjoy the freedom to broadcast high quality video from outdoor locations — perfect for streaming live sports events. ![Outdoor Broadcast](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Outdoor%20Broadcast_1-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CREATE AND PUBLISH SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/create-publish-video) ###### Remote Production Contribute and deliver a synchronized signal to a station MCR or studio for high quality video production. ![Remote Production](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Remote%20Production%20-%20updated-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CREATE AND PUBLISH SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/create-publish-video) ###### Bi-Directional Broadcast Bi-directional broadcast to anywhere in the world. ![Bi-Directional Broadcast](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Bi-Directional%20Broadcast-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CREATE AND PUBLISH SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/create-publish-video) ###### Satellite Contribution Deliver a high quality video signal anywhere with internet access. ![Satellite Contribution](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Satellite%20Contribution%20and%20Hybrid%20Distribution%202-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTE & DISTRIBUTE SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/ip-contribution-distribution-broadcast) ###### Hybrid Distribution Deliver a high quality video signal anywhere with internet access. ![Hybrid Distribution](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/Satellite%20Contribution%20and%20Hybrid%20Distribution%201-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTE & DISTRIBUTE SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/ip-contribution-distribution-broadcast) ###### OTT & Social Media Contribution Upload your video signal to social media easily — at any time, in any format.  ![OTT and Social Media](https://www.catontechnology.com/hubfs/OTT%20and%20Social%20Media_1-01.png) [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTE & DISTRIBUTE SOLUTIONS](https://www.catontechnology.com/en/solutions/ip-contribution-distribution-broadcast) Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Close ## Connect with Caton We’d love to chat about your broadcasting needs and discover how Caton can add value to your organization. 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