Magewell Ultra Encode SDI
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Standalone SDI hardware encoder — broadcast SDI to IP without a PC.
- ✓3G-SDI input with active SDI loop-through output
- ✓Streams to RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, SRT, NDI|HX
- ✓H.264 and HEVC hardware encoding
- ✓Web UI management — no PC required
- ✓Backward compatible with HD/SD-SDI
About this product
The Ultra Encode SDI is the SDI sister to the Ultra Encode HDMI — a standalone hardware encoder that bridges 3G-SDI sources into IP distribution networks without any host PC. Active SDI loop-through keeps the downstream broadcast chain running while encoding.
For broadcast and live-production facilities migrating from SDI to IP-based delivery, this is the bridge between legacy camera infrastructure and modern streaming workflows. SDI cameras stay in place; the Ultra Encode SDI sits at the camera position or in the equipment rack and encodes the feed for RTMP, RTSP, SRT or NDI|HX distribution.
Common deployments include broadcast venues streaming SDI camera feeds to remote viewing platforms, sports productions streaming to OTT services, and corporate broadcast facilities pushing SDI-based programme output to internal streaming systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Ultra Encode SDI is a standalone hardware encoder — it requires no PC or host software. It connects to your network and is managed via Web UI / REST API. Simply connect your video source, configure the stream destination once, and it operates independently.
The Ultra Encode SDI supports RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, SRT, NDI|HX. It can stream simultaneously to multiple destinations.
The Ultra Encode SDI encodes using H.264 + HEVC hardware hardware encoding, delivering low-latency output without putting load on a host CPU.
The Ultra Encode SDI accepts 1x 3G/HD/SD-SDI with loop-through.
The Ultra Encode SDI is configured via Web UI / REST API. Access the web interface by entering the device's IP address in any browser on the same network. No software installation is required.
Yes — the Ultra Encode SDI supports NDI|HX output, allowing it to send video over your network to NDI-compatible receivers.
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