FAST channel playout from $499 a month

Veset Nimbus plays out FAST channels as HLS, with SCTE-35 markers for ad insertion downstream and an XMLTV EPG for the platform. Launch a channel within an hour through the self-service portal or AWS Marketplace, pay as you go.

From your library to a FAST platform

  1. Ingest

    Bring files in from S3‑compatible storage or SFTP, with metadata in XML or other sidecar files.

  2. Schedule

    Import BXF, XML, XLSX, CSV or JSON playlists, or build them from reusable blocks and plan templates.

  3. Mark

    SCTE‑35 markers from the schedule or the API, for ad insertion downstream.

  4. Deliver

    HLS to the FAST platform or your CDN, with an XMLTV EPG from the same schedule. ABR HLS is available on Nimbus Standard and above.

What a FAST channel needs

  • Ad markers

    SCTE-35 in HLS outputs. Dynamic ad insertion happens downstream, for example in AWS Elemental MediaTailor.

  • EPG for the platform

    XMLTV generated from the schedule. Platform-specific XML on request.

  • Subtitles

    WebVTT in the HLS output.

  • Channel variants

    Base new channels on a main one, as a time-zone version or a variant with different ad breaks or compliance edits.

Price and launch

  • From $499 a month

    Per channel, including cloud infrastructure for a standard configuration: one single-rendition HLS output up to 1080p30, 2 TB storage and 10 Mbit/s sustained egress. CDN usage is billed pay-as-you-go.

  • No lock-in

    Pay as you go, through the self-service portal or AWS Marketplace.

  • Live within an hour

    Launch a FAST channel within an hour, in Veset's cloud or your own AWS account.

  • Try it first

    A 7-day trial with every feature and the REST API, no credit card needed.

FAST channels on Nimbus Standard

The FAST plan plays out files that Nimbus prepares as HLS at ingest, with no live encoding. A FAST channel that needs the encoder runs on Nimbus Standard, from $999 per channel per month, excluding AWS.

  • Graphics

    HTML5 graphics rendered in the playout, with logos, tickers and lower-thirds that take data from the schedule or the API.

  • Live inputs

    SRT, HLS, RTMP and more, with fallback to a backup input or the emergency playlist if a feed drops.

  • ABR HLS and other outputs

    ABR HLS, transport streams to headends and every other output type, each with its own encoder settings.

  • Loudness

    Loudness levelling to EBU R128, ATSC A/85 or a custom level, applied when the output is encoded.

Frequently asked questions

What is FAST channel playout?

Playing out a free, ad-supported linear channel from a schedule, as a stream for FAST platforms. The stream carries ad markers so the platform can insert ads.

Which outputs does the FAST plan include?

One single-rendition HLS output, up to 1080p30. For ABR HLS or other outputs, such as transport streams to headends, use Nimbus Standard or above. The 7-day trial includes ABR HLS too.

Can a FAST channel have graphics or live inputs?

Yes, on Nimbus Standard, from $999 per channel per month, excluding AWS. The FAST plan plays out files prepared as HLS at ingest, with no live encoding, so graphics, live inputs and loudness levelling need Standard.

How do ads work?

Nimbus puts SCTE-35 markers into the HLS stream from the schedule or the API. Dynamic ad insertion happens downstream, for example in AWS Elemental MediaTailor.

Does Veset take a share of the ad revenue?

No. Veset doesn't sell ads or take a revenue share. You own the channel and what it earns.

Can I run several FAST channels from one library?

Yes. Channels in one account share the content library and schedules, and a new channel can be based on a main one with different ad breaks or compliance edits.

What does it cost?

From $499 per channel per month, including cloud infrastructure for a standard configuration. CDN usage is pay-as-you-go. See pricing.

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