Magewell Pro Convert SDI TX SDI to NDI Encoder

About: Magewell Pro Convert SDI TX SDI to NDI Encoder

Convert one channel of SDI signal with embedded audio to NDI® stream

Pro Convert SDI TX Specifications

Supported Web Browser

• 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

Input Interface

• BNC
  • SD/HD/3G SDI

Storage Interface

• SD Card (functions to be developed)

PTZ + TALLY Control

• Mini-DIN–8 jack

Mounting Hole

• ¼–20 mounting hole

Network Interface

• 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3af PoE

USB Interface

• USB2.0 Type B
  • 5V/2.1A power supply
  • USB RNDIS/ECM

Input Feature

• Support input resolution at up to 2048x1080 60fps

SDI Specific Features

• Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:
  • up to 330m for SD-SDI signals
  • up to 230m for HD-SDI signals
  • up to 180m for 3G-SDI signals
• Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS (SMPTE 2081) standards
• Support for 2K (2048x1080) mode
• Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling
• Support for 8/10/12-bit color depth
• Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier
• Support for up to 16 (mono) input and 16 output audio channels
• Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data
• Limited support for capture of one of dual link interfaces:
  • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60
  • YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2
  • RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled

NDI® Output Format

• Support for 4:2:2 8-bit output
• Support for up to 2048x1080 60fps output resolution
• Support for NDI 4.1

Video Processing Features

• Support capture resolutions up to 2048x1080
• Video brightness, contrast, saturation, hue adjustment
• Video de-interlacing
  • Top field only
  • Bottom field only
• Video aspect ratio conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of output aspect ratio
• Video color format conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of input color format & quantization range
  • Auto or manual selection of output color format, quantization range & saturation range
  • Support for RGB, YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 input color formats
  • Support for YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 output color formats
  • Support for Limited or Full quantization range
  • Support for Limited, Full & ‘Extended gamut’ saturation range
• Video frame rate conversion
• Video mirror flip

NDI® Source Name

• Support for setting the device name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the device name is ‘Pro Convert’.
• Support for setting the source name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the source name is ‘board-index + serial number’.
• Support for setting board-index, from 0 to F, using the on-board rotary switch

Firmware Upgrade

• Support for manual update using Web UI

LED Indicator

• Status LEDs indicate the working status of the device:
  • Power supply: on/off
  • Input signal: locked/unlocked

Form Factor

• 100.9mm (L) x 60.2mm (W) x 23.3mm (H)

Accessories

• USB 2.0 A to B Cable
• 5V/2.1A power adaptor
• Mini-DIN–8 (PTZ + TALLY) to RS232 (PTZ) + Mini-DIN–8 (TALLY)
• Tally lights
• L-bracket

LED matrix panel (optional)

• Power Consumption
  • 5V max current: ~1.5A
• Max power consumption: ~6W

Working Environment

• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
• Storage temperature: –20 to 70 deg C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing