Distributed, IP-Based Live Production and AV-over-IP over Standard Networks
Leveraging NewTek’s NDI® technology, a 1Gb network can transmit HD or even 4K production-grade video with very low latency. The NDI-capable Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus and Pro Convert 12G SDI 4K Plus models support input signals up to 4K at 60fps 4:4:4, with 4Kp60 4:2:2 NDI encoding.
Join the IP Revolution without Replacing Your Current Gear
While some new products support NDI directly, many customers want to use their current equipment investments with NDI-compatible software and systems. Pro Convert encoders make it easy to connect existing sources such as cameras and production solutions into NDI-enabled video-over-IP workflows.
Easy Access and Plug-and-Play Installation
Initial configuration of IP-based devices can often be a challenge, but Pro Convert encoders make it easy. They automatically detect your DHCP-based network and the input signal video format, minimizing or eliminating the need for manual configuration. And in addition to a browser-based GUI interface, flexible control options enable you to manage the devices even before connecting them to your network.
Power via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or USB power supply
There are two ways to power your converter:
- Via USB: Plug in a USB cable for power supply.
- Via PoE: Plug in a Ethernet cable, which is connected to a PoE switch, for power and Ethernet connection.
Program and Preview Tally Lights
Pro Convert encoders include value-added features including program and preview tally lights, support the use of User customized tally lights through the definition of the pinouts of the PTZ interface.
FPGA-based video processing
FPGA-based video processing, effectively reducing CPU usage. Video processing features including De-interlacing, Flip, Color Adjustment, Color space Conversion, Crop and Up/Down Conversion.
PTZ control interface enables remote NDI control of connected camera
Magewell Pro Convert NDI encoders can receive PTZ commands from the NDI decoder and convert them into protocols that can be recognized by ordinary cameras to implement specific operations and simplify on-site production workflows based on NDI technology.
Support five PTZ control protocols, namely Visca, Visca UDP, Visca UDP2rs232, PELCO-D and PELCO-P, to satisfy users to control PTZ cameras in different usage scenarios.
Advanced NDI® Technology for Low-Latency Live Production
Pro Convert NDI encoders and decoders efficiently convert HDMI or SDI signals up to 4Kp60 and from NewTek’s NDI technology for transport over standard local area networks and across multiple subnets. The Pro Convert family builds on NewTek’s NDI Embedded SDK to ensure compatibility with the growing ecosystem of NDI-enabled solutions, and transmits production-grade video and eight-channel audio with extremely low latency.
Automated failover redundancy
Magewell Pro Convert encoders offer automated failover for fault-tolerant NDI transmission. If a decoder cannot receive an NDI stream from the primary encoder, a backup Pro Convert device takes over transmission; the initial source will be restored after the primary encoder recovers.
Beyond providing fault tolerance during an unexpected failure, failover functionality is also valuable for maintaining continuous 24/7 display while reconfiguring the primary encoder.
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Magewell Pro Convert HDMI Plus Specification |
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| Input & Loop through Features | Max input & loop through signal: - 4096x2160 30fps 4:4:4/4:2:2 - 4096x2160 60fps 4:2:0 Input video at any format by custom EDID of input port Video formats: RGB, YUV BT.601/709/2020 8-channel HDMI-embedded audio HDMI interfaces: HDMI 1.4, DVI-D |
| NDI® Encoding Features | Encoding Full NDI real-time stream at up to 2048x2160 120fps 4:2:2 8-bit Output the same resolution as input or any custom resolution. Typical outputs include: - 2048x1080p/1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/ 59.94/60 - 1280x720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/ 59.94/60/100/119.88/120 - 1920x1080i 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 - 720x480p/720x480i 59.94/60/119.88/120 - 720x576p/720x576i 50/100 Output frame rate same as the original, 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 of input frame rate Encoding 8-channel NDI-embedded audio Support NDI 5.x |
| Configuration Management | Register with Magewell Cloud Remote control via WebUI and Magewell Cloud Provide comprehensive information regarding the device and input signals in real-time Allow to configure how an input is processed and encoded, including deinterlacing, EDID, up/down scaling, frame rate, aspect ratio, as well as the network connection Update firmware Support USB RNDIS/ECM Support IE/Edge/Firefox/ Chrome/Safari/Opera web browsers Provide HTTP APIs |
| On-board Control Buttons | 16 Position Rotary DIP Switch: set board-index from 0 to F |
| PTZ Control | Control PTZ cameras using protocols of VISCA, Visca UDP, Visca UDP2rs232, PELCO-P and PELCO-D via NDI Mini-DIN–8 jack (shared with Tally light) |
| Network Interfaces | 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet IEEE 802.3af PoE |
| USB Interface | USB2.0 Type B - 5V/2.1A power supply - USB RNDIS/ECM |
| Supported Products | NDI Studio Monitor OBS vMix Any other NDI-enabled product |
| LED Indicators | Status LEDs indicate: - Power supply: on/off - Tally: preview/program - Input signal: locked/ unlocked - Loop through signal: device connected and signal detected/undetected |
| Form Factor | 117.5mm (L) x 66.7mm (W) x 23.4mm (H) |
| Accessories | USB 2.0 A to B cable 5V/2.1A power adaptor Mini-DIN 8 breakout cable Tally light L-bracket |
| Screw Mounting Hole | ¼–20 threaded hole |
| Power Consumption | 5V max current: ~1.5A Max power consumption: ~8W |
| Working Environment | Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C Storage temperature: -20 to 70 deg C Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing |
- Magewell Pro Convert HDMI Plus
- USB 2.0 A to B cable
- 5V/2.1A power adaptor
- Mini-DIN 8 breakout cable
- Tally light
- L-bracket
- 2-years Limited Manufacturer's Warranty