Magewell - Pro Convert NDI Encoders & Decoders

Pro Convert Tx models on view at ISE 2019  -  now available

This was the first public showing of the Pro Convert TX models. These sub-€400 "full-NDI" encoders are available in HDMI & SDI versions, encode resolutions up to 1080p60 HD, and retain most of the other features of the Pro Convert Plus models. The most noticeable exception is the  loop-thru output, but the Tally/PTZ control output socket is retained. Available now.

The Magewell Pro Convert Plus range  -  HDMI & SDI,  HD & 4K versions

There are both HD-only and 4K models in the Plus range, all featuring low NDI latency and full-bandwidth video, along with up to 8 channels of embedded audio. A planned firmware update will add decode capability. 

Available in HDMI & SDI versions, these stand-alone hardware NDI encoders feature Loop Thru connections, an 8-pin tally & PTZ (VISCA) control port (an 8 - 9 pin breakout cable is included) with powering via a USB2 socket (mains power adapter included) or via POE.

These new Pro Convert devices can be thought of as being like the Magewell USB capture range, in terms of auto-detecting the input signal format and having some processing controls like de-interlacing and aspect ratio conversion (*as below), but directly connected to a FPGA-based hardware NDI encoder using NewTek's codec for embedded systems. This is a "full quality" NDI codec, not the low-bitrate NDI|HX (H264-based) variant found in the Connect Spark and a number of PTZ cameras.

The web-based GUI provides status information and controls for the various settings, updating firmware, etc.

64013 Magewell Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus

Standalone single channel hardware NDI encoder - see our performance tests on our Facebook page

64023 Magewell Pro Convert HDMI Plus  (HD)

Similar to the HDMI 4K version, but limited to HD resolution. Both versions have loop-thru, 8-pin output port for PTZ (VISCA) & tally control signals.

64033 Magewell Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus

Similar to the HDMI 4K version, but with maximum 6G 4Kp30 input & loop-thru. (Also handles SD & HD SDI)

64043 Magewell Pro Convert SDI Plus  (HD)

Similar to the SDI 4K version, but limited to 3G HD & SD resolutions.

64053 Magewell Pro Convert TX HDMI  (HD)

Similar to the HDMI Plus version, but without the HDMI loop-thru

64063 Magewell Pro Convert TX SDI  (HD)

Similar to the SDI Plus version, but without the SDI loop-thru.

64070 Magewell Pro Convert RX AIO

NDI (inc HX), SRT, RTSP, RTMP decoder with both 3G SDI & HDMI output, OSD & built-in scaler

available now

64100 Magewell Pro Convert RX NDI to HDMI 

NDI (inc HX), SRT, RTSP, RTMP decoder with HDMI output, OSD & built-in scaler

available now

64150 Magewell Pro Convert RX NDI to SDI 

NDI (inc HX), SRT, RTSP, RTMP decoder with 3G SDI output, OSD & built-in scaler

available now

64113 Magewell Pro Convert RX NDI to HDMI 4K

NDI decoder with HDMI output (up to 4K60p), OSD & built-in scaler

available now

All prices are subject to change at short notice

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