Ultra Encode Family
The Ultra Encode family of live media encoders offers systems integrators, streaming professionals and OEM partners a powerful range of flexible, reliable and cost-effective encoding solutions for applications including live streaming, AV over IP, remote contribution, IP production and workflows and much more.
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Flexible Format and Protocol Support
The Ultra Encode family supports H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) encoding and a wide range of streaming protocols including RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, RTSP, RTP, HLS, and TVU’s ISSP technology. Support for NDI® HX video connectivity technology also makes the Ultra Encode family ideal for IP-based production and distribution.
Powerful Live Streaming to Multiple Platforms
For live streaming applications, Ultra Encode devices can stream to multiple target destinations simultaneously. Configurable presets enable easy streaming to popular platforms including YouTube™ Live, Facebook™ Live and more.
Pair with Pro Convert
Ultra Encode devices can be combined with Magewell’s multi-format Pro Convert decoders to form robust, end-to-end, live media transport infrastructures using NDI® HX or streaming formats.
Choose Your Ultra Encode Model
The Ultra Encode family is available in a choice of models to meet your specific functionality and format requirements:
Ultra Encode HDMI/SDI
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Ultra Encode HDMI/SDI Plus
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Ultra Encode AIO
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| Input & loopthrough interfaces | HDMI (Ultra Encode HDMI) or SDI (Ultra Encode SDI) | HDMI (Ultra Encode HDMI Plus) or SDI (Ultra Encode SDI Plus) | HDMI and SDI (encode 1 input or combine both into 1 output) |
| Max encoding resolution & bitrate (excluding NDI® HX) |
Main stream: 2048x1080p60 16Mbps
Sub stream: 1080p60 16Mbps
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Main stream: 4Kp30 32Mbps
Sub stream: 1080p60 32Mbps
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Main stream: 4Kp30 32Mbps
Sub stream: 1080p60 32Mbps
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| Embedded input audio channels supported |
8 (Ultra Encode HDMI)
16 (Ultra Encode SDI)
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8 (Ultra Encode HDMI Plus)
16 (Ultra Encode SDI Plus)
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8-Channel HDMI embedded audio
16-Channel SDI embedded audio
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| Audio encoding channels | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Output audio streams | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Encoding formats | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Streaming protocols | RTMP, RTMPS, SRT (Caller or Listener), HLS Pull, RTSP, TS over UDP & RTP, TVU ISSP | RTMP, RTMPS, SRT (Caller or Listener), HLS Pull, RTSP, TS over UDP & RTP, TVU ISSP, ZIXI | RTMP, RTMPS, SRT (Caller or Listener), HLS Pull, RTSP, TS over UDP & RTP, TVU ISSP, ZIXI |
| Streaming presets and integrations | YouTube via RTMP, Facebook Live, Twitch | YouTube via RTMP or HLS, Facebook Live, Twitch, Wowza over RTMP or SRT | YouTube via RTMP or HLS, Facebook Live, Twitch, Wowza over RTMP or SRT |
| Scheduled streaming | |||
| NDI® support | NDI HX2 | NDI HX2, NDI HX3 | NDI HX2, NDI HX3 |
| Simultaneous streaming outputs (*limit 1 output when using NDI HX) | 6 (using same streaming protocol) | 6 (multiple streaming protocols) | 6 (multiple streaming protocols) |
| Recording | Record to internal storage, external USB drive or NAS | Record to SD card, external USB drive or NAS | |
| Upload of recordings to FTP, Google drive or dropBox | |||
| Video cropping and rotation | |||
| Side by side 3D output | |||
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |||
| Tally lights | |||
| Rack mounting | 1RU rackmount shelf and mounting kit (not included) | 1RU rackmount shelf and mounting kit (not included) | Half-width 1RU with included mounting hardware |
Contact an authorized Magewell Channel Partner in your area or the Magewell Sales Team for more information.
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