Web-Based MCU · Multipoint Control Unit

InstaVC Pro MCUFull HD Multipoint Control Unit for WebRTC, H.323 and SIP Multi-Party Conferences

The PeopleLink InstaVC Pro MCU is a Multipoint Control Unit that brings WebRTC, H.323 and SIP endpoints into one Full HD conference.

  • Full HD 1080p Resolution
  • WebRTC, H.323, SIP Protocols
  • Up to 50 ports per unit Capacity
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    Hardware and Software from a single vendor

  • Deployed Globally

    Enterprise, Government, Education and Healthcare

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    Service and Support through PeopleLink Partners and Resellers in your region

  • Published Specifications

    PDF Datasheets available for PeopleLink products

Overview

What an MCU does in a Multi-Party Video Conference

The PeopleLink InstaVC Pro MCU is a Multipoint Control Unit that brings WebRTC, H.323 and SIP endpoints into one Full HD conference. Meeting capability runs from 10 to 50 points at 1080P, with port options up to 250 and an embedded gatekeeper that registers up to 200 points at the same time. Multi Split Screen holds as many as 25 participants in a single layout, and Lecture, Broadcasting and In-turn modes suit different meeting shapes. AES 128-bit encryption, QoS, IPv6 readiness, power redundancy and failover recovery support an estate-wide deployment alongside PeopleLink Endpoints. Browser users join over WebRTC with no application to install.

InstaVC Pro Multi Control Unit support the WebRTC, H.323 and SIP communication protocol, support H.263, H.264, H.264HP, H.261, VP8, and a variety of video compression algorithm, with strong throughout the fully complete solution capabilities, excellent functions of conference management, to the user provides the industry highest level meeting experience.
  • Browser WebRTC Client: Dial in via Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera
  • Full HD Communication: Full HD Business to Business Communication
  • H.323/SIP Protocol: H.323/SIP dial in or dial out from Web server
  • Video Layout Selection: Video layout selection using remote control or web pages
  • High Capacity MCU: Up to 50 Ports Full HD MCU

Key Specifications

Headline specifications from the product Datasheet. Full model-by-model detail is in the PDF.

ItemInstaVC Pro MCU
ResolutionFull HD 1080p
ProtocolsWebRTC, H.323, SIP
CapacityUp to 50 ports per unit

Technical Specifications

Protocols
CommunicationsH.323, SIP, WebRTC, H.239/BFCP, H.235/TLS/SRTP
Video CodingH.264, H.264HP, H.263, H.261, VP8
Audio EncodingG.711, G.722.1C, G.728, OPUS
Dual VideoH.239, Dual Video, BFCP (H.264); maximum dual 1080P60 video
Video
Video Resolutions4CIF, VGA, 720P, 1080P
Frame Rate1080P 30FPS
Multi Split ScreenMaximum 25 split screen; supports 1, 2, 3, 4+1, 5+1, 7+1, 9, 12+1, 16, 20, 25
Capacity
Meeting Capability10 / 16 / 20 / 24 / 30 / 50 points 1080P HD conference
Audio Terminal AccessMaximum 50 points
Conference Bandwidth64Kbps to 8Mbps
Embedded GatekeeperRegister up to 200 points at the same time
Port Options10, 16, 20, 24, 30, 50, 100, 150, 250 ports
MCU Cluster Service (Optional)300+ 1080P calls across one or multiple conferences
Security and Management
EncryptionAES 128-bit; supports terminal encryption initiation mode
QoSDiffserv, TOS and IP priority QoS functions
IPv6IPv6 ready
Management AccessWeb control; Telnet / USB / RJ45 / SSH
Ethernet Ports2
RedundancyPower redundancy; load balance; failover recovery; auto cascade
Collaboration
Data CollaborationScreen sharing, Whiteboard (WebRTC), Chatting (WebRTC)
Conference ModesLecture Mode, Broadcasting Mode, In-turn mode
RecordingAutomatic and manual recording at the server end
FECCFar-end camera control; can control H.323 endpoints from SIP and vice versa

Rooms It Serves

Multi-party conferences

Bridges Room Systems, desktops and mobile terminals into one 1080P call.

Browser participants

WebRTC dial-in lets browser users join with no application to install.

Large deployments

The optional MCU Cluster Service scales to 300 or more 1080P calls across conferences.

Where a Multipoint Control Unit Fits in Your Organisation

How organisations deploy a Multipoint Control Unit, and what changes for the teams that use it

Government

District Review Bridge for a State Government

A state government runs its monthly district reviews on the PeopleLink InstaVC Pro MCU. Room systems dial in over H.323 or SIP while officers away from a room join over WebRTC in a browser, all inside the same 1080p conference. Multi split screen holds as many as 25 participants in one layout, and Lecture Mode gives the chair the full screen when the agenda calls for it. AES 128-bit encryption and the embedded gatekeeper keep the estate under control.

Education

Campus Lecture Bridge for a University

A university links lecture rooms across its campuses through the PeopleLink InstaVC Pro MCU. Broadcasting Mode sends one lecture to every room, and Far-End Camera Control lets the host adjust a distant room's camera with nobody standing beside it. Screen sharing and the WebRTC Whiteboard let students on laptops contribute alongside the rooms. Automatic recording at the server end captures the session for anyone who could not attend.

Enterprise

Town Hall Bridge for an Enterprise Group

An enterprise group standardises its town halls on the PeopleLink InstaVC Pro MCU. Port options from 10 to 250 let the company size the unit to its meeting pattern, and the optional MCU Cluster Service carries 300 or more 1080p calls when several conferences run at once. Conference bandwidth from 64Kbps to 8Mbps keeps smaller offices in the room, while power redundancy, load balance and failover recovery support a company-wide session.

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How It Compares

CapabilityInstaVC Pro MCUTypical Alternative
ProtocolsWebRTC, H.323 and SIP in one callA consumer meeting app
LayoutsContinuous presence, 10+ layoutsFixed grid only
Capacity10 to 50 ports, clustering to 300+Fixed small limit
SecurityAES 128-bit, QoS, IPv6 readyNo enterprise controls

Why PeopleLink

Hardware plus Software

Cameras, Audio, Control and Collaboration Platforms, built by one OEM.

Integrates Cleanly

PeopleLink Endpoints pair with PeopleLink Cameras, Audio and Room Solutions out of the box, and H.323, SIP and WebRTC endpoints share one conference.

Deployed Globally

Used across Enterprise, Government, Education and Healthcare environments.

Specialist Support

Talk to PeopleLink AV Specialists for sizing, integration and rollout.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In the Room

Multi-Site Sessions, Photographed on Site

Live calls that bring several locations into one Meeting.

Training room with a multi-screen wall showing participants from several sites on a live call
Multi-Site SessionScreen Wall with Live Participants
Training room in the USA full of participants on a live video call
Live Session, USAParticipants on a Live Video Call
Students in a classroom on a live three-screen telepresence call
Live Telepresence SessionThree Screens

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