AJA HELO Plus H.264 Streamer and Recorder

Built Compact. Built Right.

At 8.5 inches wide and just over an inch tall, HELO Plus goes wherever the job is — desktop, flypack, or rack shelf. Front panel puts Record, Stream, LED VU meters, SD card, and USB all within reach. The rear keeps it clean: locking XLR power, one GigE for control and SMB recording, and a dedicated Micro USB for AJA eMini-Setup configuration.

Browser, Stream Deck, or API

Open a browser on any device, enter the IP, and every setting is right there — no proprietary software, no dongles. Manage multiple units in tabbed browser windows simultaneously. The official AJA Stream Deck plug-in turns HELO Plus into one-button operation. The scriptable REST API supports full broadcast automation and custom dashboard integration.

Two Encoders. One Source. Maximum Reach.

Each encoder is independently configurable — separate bitrates, frame sizes, and protocols. Produce a 1080p RTMP broadcast stream and a 720p HLS mobile stream simultaneously from a single camera source. Or mirror both encoders for a redundant stream pair: if one destination drops, the other keeps delivering without interruption.

Stream Live. Record Simultaneously.

Every configuration supports streaming to two destinations while recording locally or to the network — all at the same time. Post can be cutting the file before the broadcast wraps.

• Stream to two destinations + record to SD card
• Stream to two destinations + record to USB storage
• Stream to two destinations + record to NFS/SMB share

Hardware PiP — No Switcher Needed

Combine SDI and HDMI inputs into a single composited output with up to four independent layers. Scale and reposition each source anywhere in the frame. Key graphics from a library of 20 images stored in non-volatile memory. Switch between layouts frame-accurately during a live stream. Up to 20 preset slots, 10 layouts each — recall a full show setup in one button press.

Set It and Walk Away

HELO Plus's integrated scheduler triggers pre-programmed start and stop events automatically. Program directly through the web UI, import a .ics file, or link live to a Google Calendar feed. Houses of worship, corporate webcasting teams, and educational institutions all benefit from fully unattended operation — the system handles the clock, you handle the content.

Secure Streaming Over Any Network

SRT was built for the environments where other protocols fail — packet-lossy cellular, congested ISP links, international IP paths. HELO Plus supports SRT in both Caller and Listener modes with built-in AES encryption.

For news gathering, remote sports production, or any workflow where you do not control the network, SRT is the right call. Built in — no license, no extra hardware.

Broadcast Engineers

Mission-critical streaming — dual-destination with local record backup on every stream.

eSports Production

Multilingual 59.94/60fps commentary, group-controlled across multiple units in different locations.

Houses of Worship

Silent, compact, scheduler-driven. Set Google Calendar Monday — HELO Plus handles Sunday unattended.

Corporate AV

Town halls and webcasts to two platforms simultaneously with automatic H.264 archive recording.

News Gathering

SRT with AES encryption over cellular or satellite. Secure delivery from any network quality.

Live Event Producers

PlayToStream runs pre-show on Encoder 2 while Encoder 1 takes live PGM and the recorder captures the master.

macOS · Windows · Linux (Ubuntu / Rocky) · AWS · Akamai · Twitch · Facebook Live · YouTube Live

Industry-Leading Support

AJA's technical support is recognized as among the best in the broadcast industry and is available at no charge to all registered customers. Every HELO Plus ships with a three-year warranty.