Stream up to DCI 4K video from your SDI source device with the Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder from Magewell. The versatile compact device supports input resolutions up to DCI 4K60 with a 4:2:0 color space and DCI 4K30 with 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, encoded to NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, and H.264/H.265, and live streamed via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to a wide range of IP destinations, including Facebook Live, Twitch, and YouTube.
The unit offers an SDI input and respective loop-through output as well as two USB-A ports that enable you to add optional modems to facilitate 4G/5G streaming worldwide. Supported streaming protocols include various flavors of NDI, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, and HLS. The unit can be remotely controlled via a web browser on a computer or smartphone and powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet), and it can be mounted using the included T-bracket.
- SDI input and loop output
- Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Support RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT Caller, SRT Listener, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, HLS, TS over UDP, and TS over RTP/TVU ISSP streaming protocols
- Dual stream encoding with main stream and sub-stream
- Eight overlays for both main and sub-streams
- Specify main stream or sub-stream for each streaming session
- H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video codecs
- AAC audio encoder with 3.5mm analog input and output
- A Web UI remote network management system provides webpage configuration and device functions
- Optional USB 4G/5G mobile broadband modem
 
 
 
 
Magewell Ultra Encode SDISpecs
Inputs / Outputs
| Video Inputs | 1x BNC (3G-SDI) Female | 
| Audio Inputs | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Analog Female | 
| Video Outputs | 1x BNC (3G-SDI) Female (Loop Output) | 
| Audio Outputs | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Analog Female (Loop Output) | 
| Other I/O | 2x USB-A Unspecified Input/Output (Shared Modem) | 
| Expansion Slots | No | 
 
Format Support
| Input Video Format | SDI (10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 YCC)DCI 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
 DCI 2K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/50/59.94/60 fps
 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 1080i at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 720p at 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 576p at 25 fps
 576i / 625 lines at 50 fps
 480p at 29.97 fps
 480i / 525 lines at 59.94 fps
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| Input Audio Format | Analog | 
| Output Video Format | RJ45 / USB-A / WirelessDCI 4K at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
 DCI 2K at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 1080p at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 720p at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 UXGA (1600 x 1200) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 1440 x 900 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 SXGA (1280 x 1024) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 1280 x 960 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 WXGA (1280 x 800) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 1280 x 720 (Non-Standard WXGA) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 XGA (1024 x 768) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50 fps
 960 x 540 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 SVGA (800 x 600) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 768 x 576 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 720 x 576 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 720 x 540 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 720 x 480 at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 VGA (640 x 480) at 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
 640 x 360 15/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
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| Output Audio Format | Analog | 
| Embedded Audio | SDI Input: 16-ChannelSDI Output: 16-Channel
 LAN (RJ45)/NDI/USB/Wireless Output: 2-Channel
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Standards
| Video Standard Compliance | SMPTE 259M/292M/425M | 
| HDR Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 
 
IP Streaming
| Video IP Encoding | H.264, H.265, HLS, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, SRT, TCP, TS, UDP: 480 x 270 to 2048 x 1080 at 5, 10, 15, 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50i, 50p, 59.94i, 59.94p, 60p (1.5 to 62 Mb/s) | 
| Audio IP Encoding | AAC: 16.00 to 256.00 Kb/s | 
 
Hardware
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)*Built-In
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Power
| Power I/O | 1x USB-B (5 VDC at 3 A) Input | 
| Power Consumption | Device: 7.16 W | 
 
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 140°F / 0 to 60°C | 
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C | 
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 90% () | 
 
General
| Rack Form Factor | No | 
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 4.2 x 1" / 106.6 x 106.2 x 25 mm | 
 
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.485 lb | 
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.3 x 6 x 2.5" |