Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI Overview
Stream up to DCI 4K video from your HDMI source device with the Ultra Encode HDMI 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 HDMI 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.
Features at a Glance
- HDMI input and loop output
- Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Support for 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
- Web UI remote network management system provides webpage configuration and device functions
- Optional USB 4G/5G mobile broadband modem