Bolin EG40DH – Dante AV-H decoder

Bolin EG40DH Dante AV-H Decoder (HDMI 2.0 / 12G-SDI)

The Bolin EG40DH is a professional Dante AV-H IP decoder with a built-in scaler, designed to convert high-quality IP video streams into baseband video for broadcast, live production and Pro AV. It decodes up to 4K60 with smooth, low-latency playback and provides simultaneous, independent HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI outputs, each with its own resolution setting.

Fully compatible with the Dante ecosystem, it is discovered and managed in Dante Controller, with synchronized audio and video routing over standard 1 Gbps networks. Instead of an SoC it uses Bolin's FPGA-based FAST HEVC platform: it decodes Dante AV-H, standard HEVC from any IP camera, and FAST HEVC from Bolin cameras with ultra-low latency. It also accepts RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT and MPEG-TS streams. PoE+ simplifies installation, and the compact box offers source switching, embedded audio and IR control pass-through, with rack, wall and DIN rail mounting options.

Key features

• Dante AV-H decoder, also for standard HEVC and Bolin FAST HEVC (ultra-low latency)
• Up to 4K60, upscaling from lower resolutions
• Simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI outputs with independent resolution
• Discovery and management in Dante Controller
• RTP, RTMP, RTMPS, MPEG-2 TS over UDP/RTP, SRT (caller, listener)
• All video with embedded audio; 3.5 mm line out
• On-screen character generator
• PoE+ and 12 V DC power input
• Firmware upgrade via IP
• NDAA compliant

Specifications

• Model: EG40DH
• AV over IP ecosystem: Dante AV (Dante AV-H)
• Streaming protocols: Dante AV-H; RTP (unicast or multicast); RTMP; RTMPS; MPEG-2 TS over UDP; MPEG-2 TS over RTP; SRT (caller, listener)
• Latency: as low as 3 frames / 50 ms, depending on encode settings
• Bandwidth: 4Kp60 4:2:2 12-bit 250 Mbps; 1080p60 4:2:2 12-bit 80-110 Mbps
• Type: decoder, IP input only
• Output: simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI
• IP input codec: H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), hardware FPGA based
• Supported IP resolutions: 3840 x 2160p, 1920 x 1080p, 1280 x 720p up to 60 fps
• Output resolutions: 3840 x 2160p 23.98-60; 1920 x 1080p 23.98-60 (HDMI also 120); 1920 x 1080i 50/59.94/60; 1280 x 720p 25-60
• Scaling: downscaling and upscaling up to 4K60
• HDMI colour space: RGB 8-bit, YUV 4:4:4 8-bit, YUV 4:2:2 10-bit
• SDI: 12G-SDI 75 Ω, SMPTE 292M, 296M, 424M, 274M, 425-A, 2081, 2082-1 with SMPTE 352 metadata; YUV 4:2:2 10-bit
• Number of streams: single stream decode, with preset sources
• Gradual Decoding Refresh (GDR): yes
• Audio: AAC-LC, MPEG-2; 48/44.1 kHz, 24-bit; stereo embedded in HDMI and SDI; 3.5 mm analogue line out
• Network: RJ45 100/1000BASE-T with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 4); IR pass-through
• IP protocols: HTTP, IGMP v1/v2, DHCP, SSH, 802.1X authentication
• Management: web UI, Bolin API; firmware upgrade via web UI
• Power: 12 V DC 4 A or PoE+; consumption 13 W
• Interfaces: HDMI 2.0, 12G-SDI, 12 V DC input, power switch, reset button, RJ45 (LAN/PoE+), IR receiver front and back, 3.5 mm comms, 3.5 mm line out, LED indicators
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C; humidity 10 % to 90 % non-condensing
• Cooling: fan with 3 automatic speed levels, NC35 or less
• Chassis: metal, black finish; 1/4" tripod screw hole
• Dimensions: 142 x 150 x 44 mm (50.5 mm high with feet)
• Net weight: 1.05 kg
• NDAA compliant
• Mounting: base mount included; optional surface, DIN rail, pole, tripod, VESA, single and tri 19" rack mounts

In the box

• Decoder
• 12 V DC power adapter with US, EU and UK power cords
• IR remote controller VCC-RC-2
• Surface mount kit B-SM10
• Base mount kit B-BM10
• HDMI cable secure mount