Extron SMP 352 - 80 GB SSD Dual Recording H.264 Streaming Media Processor

Product Overview

The Extron SMP 352 is an H.264 dual recording and streaming media processor designed for capturing and distributing presentations, lectures, and AV sources as MP4 recordings or live streams. It accepts two independent local video sources from up to five input connections — HDMI, component, and composite — and can simultaneously record and stream from both channels. With support for RTP/RTSP virtual inputs, the SMP 352 can manage up to four simultaneous recordings and five concurrent streams without recurring licensing fees.

Product Description

The SMP 352 processes two AV channels independently. Channel A selects from two HDMI inputs with analog or HDMI-embedded audio, and provides an HDMI loop-through for direct pass to a room display. Channel B accepts composite, component HD, and HDMI sources for camera and auxiliary inputs. Both channels support computer-video formats from 640×480 to 1920×1200 and video formats from 480p to 1080p/60, switchable live during a presentation.

The dual recording mode creates independent MP4 recordings from two sources simultaneously, each with its own archive stream settings. Users can record full-screen sources in dual mode or combine both channels into any two-window composite layout — side-by-side, picture-in-picture, or up to 16 custom presets with PNG backgrounds and metadata overlays. A confidence stream composites both sources so operators can monitor all channels from a single stream.

Recordings are saved in MP4 (M4V) format at 480p, 720p, or 1080p, and can be stored to the internal 80 GB SSD, a front or rear USB storage device, or a network share directory. Embedded metadata — title, creator, subject, description, date — simplifies indexing and search. Chapter marks can be set during recording, and JPEG thumbnails are captured automatically at configurable intervals.

Live streaming supports concurrent delivery at two resolutions and bit rates from 512×288 to 1080p/30. Video bit rates range from 200 kbps to 10 Mbps; audio from 16 kbps to 384 kbps. Push and pull modes are supported across RTP, RTSP, and other transport protocols. The SMP 352 runs Extron FlexOS for control system integration, with Ethernet, RS-232, and USB configuration. An embedded web interface includes a live video preview window.

Key Features

• Dual independent recording: Captures two sources simultaneously as separate MP4 files with independent bit rate and resolution settings per channel.
• Up to 4 recordings and 5 streams: Combines two local channels with up to two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs for maximum concurrent output.
• Flexible input support: Channel A: two HDMI inputs with HDMI loop-through; Channel B: composite, component HD, and HDMI.
• Two-window compositing: Side-by-side, picture-in-picture, or 16 custom presets combining both channels with PNG backgrounds and metadata overlays.
• 80 GB internal SSD storage: Stores recordings locally; expandable via front or rear USB or network share.
• MP4/M4V recording format: Compatible with virtually any media player; records at 480p, 720p, or 1080p.
• Live streaming up to 1080p/30: Concurrent streaming at two resolutions and bit rates; push and pull modes via RTP/RTSP.
• Streaming bit rates 200 kbps–10 Mbps: Configurable for both high-quality overflow display and low-bandwidth distribution simultaneously.
• Audio DSP: Level control, filtering, and dynamics processing; per-input attenuation for consistent levels when switching sources.
• Metadata and chapter marks: Embed title, creator, date, and subject into recordings; set chapter marks live for efficient playback navigation.
• Extron FlexOS: Automates system operation; integrates with room control systems via Ethernet and RS-232.
• Embedded web interface: Live video preview with source and encoding controls accessible from any browser.
• No recurring licensing fees: Full functionality included without subscription or per-seat charges.
• 1U rack-mount enclosure: Extron Everlast internal power supply with 7-year warranty; TAA-compliant version available.

Technical Specifications

Typical Application

The SMP 352 is a standard choice for lecture capture in higher education, where a room PC or document camera feeds Channel A and a PTZ camera feeds Channel B. Both sources are recorded simultaneously — the full-screen lecture slides and the camera view — and delivered as a single side-by-side composite stream to a campus media server. A second low-bit-rate stream delivers the session to overflow rooms or remote viewers in real time. Recordings are saved to the internal SSD and automatically uploaded to a network share for post-processing or LMS integration. A control system triggers recording start and stop via RS-232, and the confidence stream lets the operator verify both channels from a single URL.

Spec Sheet PDF Download

Download the Extron SMP 352 Spec Sheet (PDF)