Magewell HDMI TX Overview
The Pro Convert HDMI TX 1-Channel NDI Encoder from Magewell allows you to convert an HDMI signal with embedded audio to an NDI stream. It supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1200 at 60p on both input and NDI output. The device can be powered via an included power adapter or over PoE using the NDI port. It features a 1/4"-20 thread for camera mounting and can be used in the studio or in the field thanks to a compact and robust design. There's also a PTZ+tally shared mini-DIN port for connecting tally lights or setting up NDI-based PTZ camera control. A tally light accessory comes included.
A companion Web UI allows assigning the device name, source name, and other settings. The encoder also has an on-board SD card slot but it is not functional at the time of this writing. Any future firmware updates will also be accessible via the Web UI.
The Pro Convert HDMI TX Encoder additionally features an adaptive HDMI equalizer that allows for HDMI cables lengths up to 98'.
HDMI Specific Features
- 165 MHz HDMI receiver
- Adaptive HDMI equalizer support for cable lengths up to 98'
- Customized EDID support
- Extraction of AVI/Audio InfoFrames
- Full colorimetry support
- Up to 2048 x 1200 4:4:4/4:2:2 60 fps input signals
- Support for 8-input and 2-output IEC60958 audio streams
- Extraction of audio formation information and channel status data
- Extraction of video timing information
- Extraction of 3D format information
- Side-by-side half, top-and-bottom, and frame packing 3D modes
NDI Output Format
- 4:2:2 8-bit output
- Up to 2048 x 1200 at 60 fps
- Support for NDI 3.x
Supported Web Browsers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above
- Google Chrome version 49 and above
- Apple Safari 11.1 and above
- Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above
Supported Software
- OBS
- XSplit
- vMix
- VidBlasterX
- Wirecast
- streamstar SW
- mimoLive
- Any other NewTek NDI-enabled encoding or streaming software
Video Processing Features
- Video processing pipelines with 160 megapixels per second
- Video brightness, contrast, saturation, hue adjustment
- Video de-interlacing: top field only; bottom field only
- Auto or manual selection of output aspect ratio
- Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range
- Auto or manual selection of output color format, quantization range, and saturation range
- Support for RGB, YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, and YUV BT.2020 input color formats
- Support for YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, and YUV BT.2020 output color formats
- Support for limited or full quantization range
- Support for limited, full, and extended gamut saturation range
- Video frame rate conversion
- Video mirror flip
NDI Source Name
- Set the device name and source name shown in the system using Web UI
- Set board-index, from 0 to F, through an on-board rotary switch