Release Date: 9 October 2026
Magewell has officially released Firmware V2.5.62 for the Ultra Encode family, bringing a wide range of new features, protocol enhancements, ecosystem integrations, security improvements, and usability updates.
Please note: Feature availability varies by Ultra Encode model. Refer to the official release notes for model-specific details.
Protocol Expansion & Encoding Enhancements
The V2.5.62 firmware introduces significant streaming and encoding improvements, including:
HLS Push support for streamlined content delivery.
WHIP (WebRTC HTTP Ingestion Protocol) support with OPUS audio as the default codec.
Enhanced RTMP compatibility, including support for Enhanced-RTMP servers.
ZIXI custom PID configuration for greater deployment flexibility.
New OPUS audio settings and mono audio channel selection options.
Added video aspect ratio information in H.264/HEVC SPS data.
Available features may vary by model.
Enhanced Control & Platform Integration
This release improves device management and integration with popular production workflows:
Elgato Stream Deck Support
Users can now start and stop live streaming and recording directly from physical Stream Deck hotkeys.
Panopto & Microsoft OneDrive Integration
Supported models can now:
Control recording and streaming directly through Panopto.
Upload recordings directly to Microsoft OneDrive.
Ultra Encode AIO Improvements
Exclusive enhancements for Ultra Encode AIO include:
New Input and Device Information LCD pages.
Individual control of live streaming and recording sessions directly from the device display.
Security & System Improvements:
Magewell continues to strengthen security and reliability across the Ultra Encode platform.
Security Enhancements
Improved API security with POST mode updates.
Login attempt protection mechanisms.
Fixed file upload vulnerabilities.
Closed unnecessary system ports.
Enhanced password storage security.
Improved File Management
Configuration imports and exports now use compressed archive packages.
Diagnostic report exports have also been streamlined.
Enhanced Scheduling
Supported models can now create recurring tasks with minute-level scheduling intervals for greater automation flexibility.
Hardware & Performance Updates
Additional improvements include:
SDI Hardware Enhancements
Improved compatibility and operating modes for selected SDI hardware revisions.
MPEG-TS Improvements
Added SDT service name configuration.
Resolved PCR packet transmission issues.
Updated SDK Components
The firmware includes:
NDI SDK 6.3.2
SRT SDK 1.5.6
Download Firmware V2.5.62
Firmware V2.5.62 is now available for supported Ultra Encode products.
We recommend updating your device to take advantage of the latest protocol support, platform integrations, security enhancements, and workflow improvements.
For full release notes and model-specific feature availability, visit the official Magewell download pages or contact our team for assistance.
Magewell has officially released Firmware V2.5.62 for the Ultra Encode family, bringing a wide range of new features, protocol enhancements, ecosystem integrations, security improvements, and usability updates.
Please note: Feature availability varies by Ultra Encode model. Refer to the official release notes for model-specific details.
Protocol Expansion & Encoding Enhancements
The V2.5.62 firmware introduces significant streaming and encoding improvements, including:
HLS Push support for streamlined content delivery.
WHIP (WebRTC HTTP Ingestion Protocol) support with OPUS audio as the default codec.
Enhanced RTMP compatibility, including support for Enhanced-RTMP servers.
ZIXI custom PID configuration for greater deployment flexibility.
New OPUS audio settings and mono audio channel selection options.
Added video aspect ratio information in H.264/HEVC SPS data.
Available features may vary by model.
Enhanced Control & Platform Integration
This release improves device management and integration with popular production workflows:
Elgato Stream Deck Support
Users can now start and stop live streaming and recording directly from physical Stream Deck hotkeys.
Panopto & Microsoft OneDrive Integration
Supported models can now:
Control recording and streaming directly through Panopto.
Upload recordings directly to Microsoft OneDrive.
Ultra Encode AIO Improvements
Exclusive enhancements for Ultra Encode AIO include:
New Input and Device Information LCD pages.
Individual control of live streaming and recording sessions directly from the device display.
Security & System Improvements:
Magewell continues to strengthen security and reliability across the Ultra Encode platform.
Security Enhancements
Improved API security with POST mode updates.
Login attempt protection mechanisms.
Fixed file upload vulnerabilities.
Closed unnecessary system ports.
Enhanced password storage security.
Improved File Management
Configuration imports and exports now use compressed archive packages.
Diagnostic report exports have also been streamlined.
Enhanced Scheduling
Supported models can now create recurring tasks with minute-level scheduling intervals for greater automation flexibility.
Hardware & Performance Updates
Additional improvements include:
SDI Hardware Enhancements
Improved compatibility and operating modes for selected SDI hardware revisions.
MPEG-TS Improvements
Added SDT service name configuration.
Resolved PCR packet transmission issues.
Updated SDK Components
The firmware includes:
NDI SDK 6.3.2
SRT SDK 1.5.6
Download Firmware V2.5.62
Firmware V2.5.62 is now available for supported Ultra Encode products.
We recommend updating your device to take advantage of the latest protocol support, platform integrations, security enhancements, and workflow improvements.
For full release notes and model-specific feature availability, visit the official Magewell download pages or contact our team for assistance.