Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus streaming and recording encoder

Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus

Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus is a flexible, universal streaming and recording encoder for SD/HD/3G-SDI sources up to 2048x1080 60fps, with SDI loop-through and up to 16 channels of embedded audio, plus analog audio from a 3.5 mm line in. It encodes H.264 or H.265 in two streams at the same time (main stream up to 4096x2160p30, sub stream up to 1080p60), passes CEA-608/708 captions and RP-188 timecode, and delivers the streams over NDI HX2, NDI HX3, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, HLS, RTSP, ZIXI and RIST to up to 6 destinations simultaneously.

Recordings in MP4, MOV or TS go to the 128 GB internal storage, a USB drive or a NAS, and can be uploaded automatically to FTP, Google Drive or Dropbox; both streaming and recording can be scheduled. The encoder connects over Gigabit Ethernet with PoE or Wi-Fi and is controlled from a web interface, Magewell Control Hub or HTTP APIs.

The Ultra Encode family of live media encoders is aimed at systems integrators, streaming professionals and OEM partners, for live streaming, AV over IP, remote contribution and IP production. Ultra Encode devices can be paired with Magewell Pro Convert decoders to build end-to-end live media transport over NDI HX or streaming formats, and multiple units across multiple locations can be configured and controlled centrally with Magewell Control Hub (sold separately).

Key features

• SDI input and loop-through up to 2048x1080 60fps, 16-channel embedded audio (up to 8 channels selectable for mapping)
• Native CEA-608 and 608-over-708 captions; RP-188 timecode in SEI messages
• H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) encoding, dual stream: main stream up to 4096x2160p30 and sub stream up to 1080p60
• Max bitrate 62 Mbps with NDI HX3, 32 Mbps with other protocols
• NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 (NDI 6), with tally lights for NDI HX3
• Streaming protocols: RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT Caller/Listener, HLS, MPEG-TS over UDP/RTP, TVU ISSP, ZIXI, RIST
• Up to 6 simultaneous streaming sessions over multiple protocols; streaming scheduler
• Built-in presets for YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Wowza (RTMP or SRT) and ZIXI Broadcaster
• Recording to 128 GB internal storage, USB drive or NAS (NFS/CIFS) in MP4, MOV or TS; normal and loop recording; recording scheduler
• Automatic upload of recordings to FTP, Google Drive or Dropbox
• 8-channel AAC audio encoding with channel mapping; line in and line out
• Aspect ratio conversion, rotation, cropping and up to 8 overlays (text, picture, clock) per stream; Side-by-Side 3D encoding
• Gigabit Ethernet with PoE, Wi-Fi (station and AP), USB 4G/5G modem support
• Web UI from PC or smartphone, Control Hub and Zixi ZEN Master management, HTTP APIs

Compatibility

• Streaming platforms with presets: YouTube (RTMP/HLS), Facebook Live, Twitch, Wowza (RTMP/SRT), ZIXI Broadcaster
• NDI HX2/HX3 receivers and Magewell Pro Convert decoders
• Magewell Control Hub and Zixi ZEN Master centralized management
• Web UI: Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera

Notes

• Streaming to up to 6 destinations at the same time, including 1 session of RTSP/RIST Listener/SRT Listener/HLS/ISSP or 2 NDI HX2 sessions; NDI HX3 runs as a single exclusive session.
• MP4 and MOV recordings are split at most every 4 hours; TS has no limit.
• USB flash drive, NAS and 4G/5G USB modem are not supplied.
• Magewell offers accessories to mount this model in a 1RU rack; a module version with the same specifications is available for the Magewell Modator chassis.

In the box

• Ultra Encode SDI Plus
• 5V power adapter (US/EU/UK/AU/JP plugs, ACC08010)
• USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B cable (ACC00065)
• Wi-Fi antenna (ACC09021)
• T-bracket (ACC02241)

Specifications

• Video input and loop-through: 2 x SD/HD/3G-SDI BNC ports (1 input, 1 loop-through)
• Standards: SD (ST 259), HD (ST 292), 3Ga, 3Gb, 3Gb-DL, 3Gb-DS (ST 425)
• Input formats: 2048x1080p/i and 1920x1080p/i up to 60; 1280x720p up to 60; 720x576 and 720x480 SD
• Colour: YCbCr 4:2:2 10/12-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 10/12-bit
• Audio input: SDI embedded 16 channels, 24-bit, 192 kHz; 3.5 mm line in 2 channels, 24-bit, 192 kHz
• Encoding: H.264/H.265; main stream up to 4096x2160p30 (up to 2560x1440p60 and below at 60fps), sub stream up to 1920x1080p60
• Encoding bitrate: NDI HX3 1.5 to 62 Mbps; other protocols 256 kbps to 32 Mbps
• Audio encoding: up to 8 audio streams (1 x 8-channel and 7 x 2-channel), 16 to 256 kbps
• Network: 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps with IEEE 802.3af PoE; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (station and AP); USB 4G/5G modem; USB Net
• Other ports: 3.5 mm line in, 3.5 mm line out, 1 x USB Type-A
• Storage: 128 GB internal; USB drive (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS); NAS (NFS, CIFS)
• Indicators: power, input signal, streaming, Ethernet and Wi-Fi LEDs; NDI tally lights (preview green, program red)
• Power: DC 5V/3A or PoE
• Power consumption: max 8.72 W
• Dimensions: 106.6 x 106.2 x 25 mm
• Mounting: 2 x M3 threaded holes; 1/4"-20 socket on the supplied T-bracket
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C; storage -20 to 70 °C; humidity 5-90% non-condensing