Transcoding
Transcoding Without Limits: Ortana’s Multi-Node, On-Premise Solution for Complex Media Workflows
Transcoding Without Limits: Ortana’s Multi-Node, On-Premise Solution for Complex Media Workflows
At the core of Ortana’s on-premise transcode offering is a fully orchestrated, media ware, multi-node transcode environment. Designed for broadcasters, post houses, and service providers who demand complete control over their media processing infrastructure, this solution supports transcoding, upscaling, packaging, and distribution across SD, HD, UHD, and even 8K (and above) workflows.
With up to five transcode nodes (Windows, macOS or Linux) included as standard - and the ability to deploy them across multiple locations - the platform delivers distributed power with centralised control.
• Unlimited transcoding throughput - no limits on how much content you process
• Unlimited user access via the Cubix Technical Portal
• Unlimited taskflows for transcode, packaging, and delivery
• Fully multi-tenanted - manage unlimited clients and projects in a single environment
• Support for complex formats such as DPX, DCP, RED, ARRI, and camera-native workflows
• SD to 8K ready - scale your operation without bottlenecks
This makes it the ideal choice for facilities managing multiple projects or clients in parallel, without worrying about throughput, format constraints, or licensing friction.
Through Cubix’s powerful dashboards and real-time monitoring tools, teams can track transcode status, job progress, and system performance live. Cubix PRISM delivers proactive alerts via Slack and email, keeping engineers ahead of any potential issues.
In addition, real-time reporting tools provide accurate, exportable data for billing, usage metrics, and operational analysis - helping you optimise resources and measure ROI.
While the core solution is fully on-premise, organisations can opt to extend capacity into the cloud by provisioning cloud transcode nodes on demand via additional licensing. This hybrid flexibility ensures you’re never overpaying for idle infrastructure - but always ready to scale when demand spikes.
As with all Ortana offerings, this transcode solution is fully orchestrated by Cubix - enabling deep integration into wider media workflows. Whether it’s automated QC, metadata enrichment, AI indexing, or delivery to multiple endpoints, the transcode process can be embedded seamlessly into your existing infrastructure.
With full API access, you can build and integrate exactly what your operation needs - from bespoke automation to custom delivery workflows.
High-performance media operations require more than generic transcode tools - they need intelligent, scalable, and fully orchestrated platforms that fit into complex infrastructure. Ortana’s on-premise transcode solution, powered by Cubix and Ortana’s Media Aware Workflow Engine (MAWE), delivers exactly that. With wide format support, multi-node deployment, and deep workflow automation, it’s designed to handle everything from editorial prep to high-end packaging and distribution - at any scale, across any location.
Whether you’re deploying a high-performance transcode platform through Yunify, Halo, or Appliances—or orchestrating multi-node transcoding, packaging, and delivery workflows with Connect—Ortana gives you the flexibility to scale processing your way: delivering performance, control, and efficiency without limits.
Struggling to keep up with growing transcode demands?
Scale processing power without adding complexity.
Use Cubix Connect to orchestrate multi-node transcoding across on-prem and cloud environments. Automate job distribution, balance workloads, and ensure every task is processed efficiently—no bottlenecks, no manual intervention.
Need full control over your transcode workflows and performance?
Manage, monitor, and optimise every job in real time.
With Cubix Yunify, Halo, or Appliances, centralise transcoding, packaging, and delivery workflows—giving your team complete visibility, scalability, and control across your entire media processing operation.