Magewell 53160 Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder

Magewell 53160 Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder

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.
Features at a Glance
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