Magewell Stream

Ultra Encode HDMI

Key Features

Up to DCI 4K60 Input/Loop Out
Dual Stream H.264/265 Encoding with AAC
16 Mb/s Main & 2 Mb/s Sub Stream
16-Channel HDMI Embedded Audio
3.5mm Audio Line In & Line Out
Native Facebook, YouTube, Twitch Support
Wide Streaming Protocol Support
Control via Web UI or HTTP APIs

Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI Overview

Stream your video content to multiple platforms simultaneously, using the Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI Universal Encoder. This encoder has both an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi and features HDMI 1.4a input and loop output, 16-channel embedded audio support, and 3.5mm audio input and output. It supports up to DCI 4K60 input and encodes up to 1080p60 in H.264/265 with 2-channel AAC audio. The dual streaming function provides both a 16 Mb/s main stream and a 2 Mb/s sub stream. Audio can be embedded into the encoding stream or extracted via the 3.5mm line out.

The Ultra Encode HDMI can stream to two destinations at the same time (limited to select protocols) and provides native support for popular platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. Supported streaming protocols include RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT Caller, SRT Listener, NDI|HX2, HLS, TS over UDP, and TS over RTP. The Ultra Encode SDI can be controlled via a Web UI or HTTP APIs. Use this encoder on your desktop or mount it using the included T-Bracket with a 1/4"-20 thread.

Encoding

Dual stream encoding with main stream and sub stream
Max bit rate: main stream: 16 Mb/s, sub stream: 2 Mb/s
H.264/H.265 (HEVC) video encoding
2-channel AAC audio encoding at 48 kHz, 16-bit
3.5mm Line In audio input

Streaming

Native Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube support
Multiple streaming protocols including RTSP, RTMP/S, and NDI|HX2
Simultaneous streaming to various platforms

Web UI

Dashboard provides real-time performance monitoring
Live streaming configuration
General settings
Encoding wizards for configuring profiles
Network management and configuration
Firmware updates
User admin management

System Requirements

10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
USB 3G/4G mobile broadband modem (not included)

Web UI Supported Browsers

Apple Safari 11.1 and above
Google Chrome version 49 and above
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above
Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above

LED Indicators

LED status indicators for:
- power, input signal, streaming, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi

Magewell Ultra Encode HDMISpecs

Inputs / Outputs

Video Inputs	1x HDMI (1.4a)
Audio Inputs	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Video Outputs	1x HDMI (1.4a) (Loop Output)
Audio Outputs	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Other I/O	1x RJ45 LAN
Expansion Slots	No

Format Support

Input Video Format	SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0) DCI 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps DCI 4KPsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps DCI 2K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60/100/119.88/120 fps 1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60/144 fps 576p 50/100/144 fps 576i / 625 lines 25/50 fps 480p 59.94/60/144 fps 480i / 525 lines 29.97/30 fps
Output Video Format	HDMI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0) DCI 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps DCI 2K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60/144 fps 576i / 625 lines 25/50 fps 480p 59.94/60/144 fps 480i / 525 lines 29.97/30 fps
Embedded Audio	SDI

Standards

HDR Support

Not Specified by Manufacturer

IP Streaming

Video IP Encoding	H.264, H.265, HLS, NDI, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, TS, UDP: 480 x 270 to 1920 x 1080 at 5, 10, 15, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Audio IP Encoding	AAC: 16-Bit / 48 kHz (16.00 to 256.00 Kb/s)
Wireless	No