Education Video Distribution

School systems and campuses across the country rely on Z-Band solutions to improve access to education. Whether you need to broadcast or livestream classes, sporting events, meetings or content internally or externally, our unique combination of ultra-reliable solutions and industry expertise means you can spend more time on education, and less time (and money) maintaining the technology. 

How can we help you connect with students, faculty and the public? 

Utilize Z-IP Solutions to broadcast announcements across a study hall or other educational campus.

Z-TV Solutions

Z-Balun UNV

The Z-Balun UNV, a required component of our RF distribution system, sits at the end points of the system and automatically calculates the appropriate signal conditioning to supply the TV. This ensures a consistent, quality picture with no need for manual manipulation.

Collection of RF video baluns that link to product page

Z-Distribution ZHC

The Z-Distribution ZHC hub is the backbone of our RF video distribution system.  Covering your entire facility, from classrooms to to common areas, send announcements or educatioinal programming over CAT cable in a completely self-balancing system with no need for in-line manipulation.

Z-Distribution ZHC systems, commercial RF distribution product link with self-balancing video system.

Z-RF Encode 001

The Z-RF Encode 001 is a cost-effective, single-channel QAM encoder/modulator that is perfect for viewing morning announcements and other districtç specific events. The embedded EAS functionality also makes it ideal for campus-wide safety announcements. 

Front and rear face of Z-RF encoder that links to specific product page

Z-IP Solutions

Z-IP Encode LS

The Z-IP Encode LS is a live-streaming HD encoder that can send broadcast quality video out to multiple CDNs like YouTube Live and Twitch simultaneously. Perfect for streaming morning announcements or district meetings.

Front and rear of live streaming encoder that links to product page

Z-IP Portal

The brains of our IPTV platform, the Z-IP Portal communicates with all end-user devices on the network through a web-based management and monitoring interface. Available modules like Signage Director or Desktop Player allow for a fully customizable IP solution.

Screenshots of Z-IP portal software on a laptop and desktop that links to the product page

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  • Moon Area School District, Full-System Integration

    Moon Area School District, Full-System Integration

    Moon Area School District was in need of a scalable, adaptable multi-channel video system for their 7 campus buildings on their journey to becoming a technology leader in education.

    The Challenge: Create a system that would be low-maintenance, cost-effective and easy to train new employees and students how to use.

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  • Penn State Turns to Z-Band, Inc. For TV Distribution

    Penn State Turns to Z-Band, Inc. For TV Distribution

    Penn State Smeal College of Business was looking for an effective way to incorporate RF broadband video using CAT 6 cable into the design of a new campus building.

    The Challenge: Implement a widespread video distribution system to satisfy multiple purposes such as displaying news broadcasts, emergency alerts, sports games, advertisements, and more.

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  • Z-Band Provides Video Distribution Solution for Gulf Coast State College

    Z-Band Provides Video Distribution Solution for Gulf Coast State College

    Gulf Coast State College needed a reliable video distribution system for the school’s brand new Advanced Technology Center.

    The Challenge: Distribute cable TV anywhere throughout the new building without running RG-6 (coaxial) cabling.

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I thought the video hubs might fail and what was I going to do if one failed, but I haven’t had a failed unit in seven years. As the Administrator, I don’t have to think about it.

Gary Field
Penn State Smeal College of Business