Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus
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The Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus is a high-performance live streaming and recording encoder, engineered for professional broadcast, production, and AV-over-IP workflows. Supporting 3G-SDI input and flexible encoding options, it enables streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously with superior quality and reliability.
With support for H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and NDI®HX2/3 compression, the Ultra Encode SDI Plus delivers exceptional video quality while optimizing bandwidth usage. It streams effortlessly to platforms like YouTube, Facebook Live, and Twitch, and integrates easily into IP production environments. Its compact, robust design makes it ideal for portable production kits, lecture capture, live event streaming, and corporate communications.
Perfect for churches, schools, corporate events, and field productions, the Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus enables organisations to live stream professional-quality video directly to their audiences, record content locally for later use, and integrate into modern IP-based video workflows — all with minimal setup and maximum reliability.
- Standalone SDI encoder streaming to up to 6 destinations simultaneously
- NDI HX3 Certified: streams at up to 62Mbps for high-quality IP production alongside SRT, RTMP, RIST, ZIXI, and HLS
- H.264/H.265 encoding at up to 32Mbps; NDI HX3 up to 62Mbps
- Encodes up to 8 audio streams (up to 8-channel from SDI embedded audio)
- 128GB internal SSD with NAS (NFS/CIFS) and external USB storage recording
- Image rotation 0/90/180/270°, 3D video output, CEA-608 caption support
- NDI tally lights (preview/program); Zixi ZEN Master integration
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE 802.3af PoE
- 1RU rack-mount accessories available; module variant for Magewell Modator chassis
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 53160 |
| Video Input | 1 × SD/HD/3G-SDI (BNC) |
| SDI Standards | SD (ST 259), HD (ST 292), 3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS (ST 425) |
| SDI Loop-Through | Yes (BNC) |
| Encoding | H.264 / H.265 (HEVC); NDI HX2 / NDI HX3; dual-stream |
| Max Bitrate | NDI HX3 up to 62Mbps; others up to 32Mbps |
| Streaming Protocols | SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, NDI HX2/HX3, HLS, MPEG-TS over UDP/RTP, TVU ISSP, RIST, ZIXI |
| Audio Ports | 3.5mm Line In / Line Out |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45); Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; IEEE 802.3af PoE |
| Internal Storage | 128GB |
| Max Power | 8.72W (DC 5V/3A) |
| Dimensions | 106.6 × 106.2 × 25mm |
| Operating Temp | 0-40°C |
Compatibility
- SD/HD/3G-SDI sources including broadcast cameras, vision mixers, and production switchers. Streams to Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube, WOWZA, ZIXI Broadcaster, and any SRT/RTMP/HLS/NDI HX3-compatible platform or receiver.