Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus

The Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus is a versatile and robust encoder designed for high-quality live streaming and recording in professional environments. This device supports live streaming and recording with H.264, H.265 (HEVC), NDI® HX2, and NDI® HX3, offering exceptional flexibility in both video encoding and streaming protocols. With the ability to stream and record simultaneously, the Ultra Encode SDI Plus is ideal for applications in live events, broadcast, sports, and IP-based production workflows.

This encoder supports a range of streaming protocols, including RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, HLS, and more. It also allows streaming to multiple destinations at once and offers full control via the web interface or optional Magewell Control Hub software for centralized management.

Input Features

• Supports SDI input resolution up to 4096x2160 at 30fps
• Input & loop-through 16-Channel SDI embedded audio
• Input audio from 3.5mm LINE IN

Encoding Features

• Dual stream encoding profiles: main stream and sub stream up to 4096x2160p30
• Max bitrate: 62Mbps (NDI® HX3), 32Mbps (H.264/HEVC)
• Supports H.264/HEVC video encoding
• Video aspect ratio conversion, image rotation, and cropping for main and sub streams
• Encoding of 8-channel AAC audio with channel mapping
• Side-by-side 3D video encoding

Streaming Features

• Natively supports streaming to platforms such as Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and WOWZA
• Supported streaming protocols: RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS/SRT Caller/SRT Listener/NDI® HX2/NDI® HX3/HLS/TS over UDP/TS over RTP/TVU ISSP
• Simultaneous streaming to up to six destinations across multiple streaming protocols
• Supports streaming schedule

Recording Features

• Record to internal storage (128GB), external USB storage, or network-attached storage (NFS/CIFS)
• Automatically upload recorded files to a remote file storage platform
• Supported recording formats: MP4, MOV, and TS
• Normal and loop recording supported
• Support for recording schedule

Other Features

• PoE (Power over Ethernet) support
• Tally lights for NDI® HX3
• Remote control via Web GUI and Magewell Control Hub
• Provides HTTP APIs for custom integration

What's in the Box:

• Power Adapter (US/EU/UK/AU/JP) x1 (Part number: ACC08010)
• USB 2.0 Type B cable x1 (Part number: ACC00065)
• Wi-Fi Antenna x1 (Part number: ACC09021)
• T-bracket x1 (Part number: ACC02241)