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Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder

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Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder
Key Features
  • Live Streaming & Recording Encoder
  • SDI Input & Loop-Through
  • Support for H.264/H.265, NDI|HX2/NDI|HX3
  • Supports up to DCI 4K30 4:2:0
Stream up to DCI 4K video from your SDI source device with the Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder from Magewell. The versatile compact device supports input resolutions up to DCI 4K30 with a 4:2:0 color space, encoded to NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, and H.264/H.265, and live streamed via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to a wide range of IP destinations, including Facebook Live, Twitch, and YouTube.
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Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Overview

Stream up to DCI 4K video from your SDI source device with the Ultra Encode SDI Plus Universal 4K Encoder from Magewell. The versatile compact device supports input resolutions up to DCI 4K30 with a 4:2:0 color space, encoded to NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, and H.264/H.265, and live streamed via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to a wide range of IP destinations, including Facebook Live, Twitch, and YouTube.

The unit offers an SDI input and respective loop-through output as well as two USB-A ports that enable you to add optional modems to facilitate 4G/5G streaming worldwide. Supported streaming protocols include various flavors of NDI, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, and HLS. The unit can be remotely controlled via a web browser on a computer or smartphone and powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet), and it can be mounted using the included T-bracket.

Features at a Glance
SDI input and loop output
Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Support RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT Caller, SRT Listener, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, HLS, TS over UDP, and TS over RTP/TVU ISSP streaming protocols
Dual stream encoding with main stream and sub-stream
Eight overlays for both main and sub-streams
Specify main stream or sub-stream for each streaming session
H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video codecs
AAC audio encoder with 3.5mm analog input and output
A Web UI remote network management system provides webpage configuration and device functions
Optional USB 4G/5G mobile broadband modem

Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Specs

Key Specs
Embedded Audio
HDMI Input: 8-Channel
HDMI Output: 8-Channel
LAN (RJ45)/NDI/USB/Wireless Output: 2-Channel
Interfaces
Embedded Audio
HDMI Input: 8-Channel
HDMI Output: 8-Channel
LAN (RJ45)/NDI/USB/Wireless Output: 2-Channel
Transmission
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Power
Power I/O
1x USB-B (5 VDC at 3 A) Input
General
Operating Conditions
32 to 140°F / 0 to 60°C at 5 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Dimensions
4.2 x 4.2 x 1.0" / 106.6 x 106.2 x 25.0 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.485 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.3 x 6 x 2.5"

Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Reviews

Pay the extra for POE

By Paul
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-16

This is a solid product. But my suggestion is to pay the extra and get the Plus version for the POE.

It just works!

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-17

We had been using another vendor's solution that was cheaper, but the old you get what you pay for is true in this case. Constant drop outs, incompatability, etc. made us move all of our NDI to Magewell and everything just works now. The UI may not be fancy, but it does everything you want to do. TCP based point to point and UDP based broadcast work great and are solid connections.

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