Magewell Ultra Encode Family Firmware V2.5.62

Now Available: Magewell Ultra Encode Family Firmware V2.5.62

Dear Magewell Partners,Following our recent preview, we are excited to announce that the V2.5.62 firmware for the Ultra Encode family is now officially released and available for download!

This update delivers a comprehensive suite of enhancements across live streaming protocols, device control, ecosystem integration, and system security.

Note: The following is a consolidated overview of V2.5 updates across all Ultra Encode models. Feature availability varies by specific model (noted in parentheses). Please refer to the release notes for details.

Protocol Expansion & Encoding Enhancements

• New Protocols: Add support for HLS Push and WHIP (WebRTC-based, OPUS default) (available for HDMI/SDI Plus, and AIO models).
• Protocol Updates: ZIXI protocol now supports custom PID; RTMP supports streaming to Enhanced-RTMP servers (available for HDMI/SDI Plus, and AIO models).
• Encoding: Add OPUS audio configuration and mono audio channel selection (available for HDMI/SDI Plus modules, and AIO models); video aspect ratio in H.264/HEVC SPS (all models).

️ Control & Ecosystem Integration

• Stream Deck: Start/stop live streaming and recording via Elgato Stream Deck physical hotkeys (all models).
• Platforms: Integrated Panopto for direct recording/streaming control; added Microsoft OneDrive to the upload server (available for HDMI/SDI Plus, and AIO models).
• AIO LCD Upgrade: Exclusive to AIO. Added "Input" and "Device Info" pages; Live/Record pages now support starting/stopping individual session.

️ System & Security Upgrades

• Security Updates (All models): API POST mode transition, login attempt limits, fixed file upload vulnerabilities, unnecessary port closures (1201/2019/2020/2021), and enhanced local password storage.
• File Management (All models): Configuration import/export and report export now use compressed archive packages.
• Scheduling: Tasks can now recur at minute-level intervals (available for HDMI/SDI Plus, and AIO models).

Hardware Version & Encapsulation Enhancements

• SDI Enhancement: Add compatibility and enhanced modes for specific hardware versions (SDI D, SDI Plus D, AIO C, and SDI Plus Module Y).
• MPEG-TS (All models): Add SDT service name configuration and fix PCR packet sending issues.
• SDK Updates (All models): NDI SDK 6.3.2 and SRT SDK 1.5.6.

*Note: Input signal locking priority when set to Auto is exclusive to AIO models.

Download Now & View Complete Release Notes

Because feature availability varies across different models, please visit our official website to view the complete, model-specific release notes and download the latest firmware.