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title: "Supported Encoders and Software"
url: "https://support.sardius.media/knowledge-base/supported-encoders-and-software"
category: "General Knowledge"
updated: 2026-08-20
summary: "Want to see if your encoder is compatible with the Sardius system? Check out our handy list here."
---

# Supported Encoders and Software

Sardius has tested a variety of hardware and software encoders with our systems and CDNs. Below are the encoders that have had the best results and experiences.

| **Appliance**           | **Sardius Stream**     | **Linked Asset** | **Sardius HLS Entrypoint** |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------- |
| Sardius EMLA Encoer     | Yes - RTMPS/SRT        | No               | Yes                        |
| Haivision Kulabyte (KB) | Yes - Manual RTMPS     | Yes - Akamai HLS | No                         |
| Haivision Makito X4     | Yes - SRT              | No               | No                         |
| Haivision Makito X      | Yes - SRT              | No               | No                         |
| AWS Elemental           | Yes - RTMPS            | Yes - Akamai HLS | Yes                        |
| Resi                    | No                     | Yes - Resi HLS   | No                         |
| Switcher Studio         | Yes - Manual RTMPS/SRT | No               | No                         |
| OBS                     | Yes - Manual RTMPS/SRT | No               | No                         |
| BMD WebPresenter        | Yes - Manual RTMPS     | No               | No                         |
| vMix                    | Yes - Manual RTMPS     | No               | No                         |

Don't see your encoder listed? Contact your account manager today to see if support is available, or if we might have a solution that will fit your needs.