{"product_id":"ptzoptics-pt12x-link-4k-gy-link-4k-sdi-hdmi-usb-ip-ptz-camera-with-12x-optical-zoom-gray","title":"PTZOptics PT12X-LINK-4K-GY Link 4K SDI\/HDMI\/USB\/IP PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Gray) - PT12XLINK4KGY","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePTZOptics PT12X-LINK-4K-GY Link 4K SDI\/HDMI\/USB\/IP PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Gray) - PT12XLINK4KGY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your classroom, house of worship, or conference room with the high-resolution \u003cstrong\u003eLink 4K SDI\/HDMI\/USB\/IP PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e from PTZOptics. Ideal for remote meetings on platforms like Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, this camera offers exceptional 4K video quality, advanced tracking features, and seamless integration with various audio and video systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior 4K Video with Dante AV-H Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLink 4K camera\u003c\/strong\u003e captures stunning UHD 4K60 video via IP and HDMI, or 1080p60 over 3G-SDI. It also includes support for \u003cstrong\u003eDante AV-H\u003c\/strong\u003e, which simplifies audio and video routing, configuration, and management. 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With \u003cstrong\u003eDante AV-H technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, the camera can deliver 1080p60 resolution over Dante AV-H and SDI, ensuring high-performance video output.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming and Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera supports \u003cstrong\u003eH.265, H.264, and MJPEG\u003c\/strong\u003e video compression formats and can transmit up to two simultaneous streams using \u003cstrong\u003eDante AV-H, SRT, RTSP, and RTMP protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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