NANJING, China, Jan. 28,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Magewell – the
award-winning developer of innovative video interface and IP
workflow solutions – today announced a versatile new conversion
product that seamlessly brings together the worlds of IP-based
streaming and baseband AV presentation equipment. The new Pro
Convert H.26x to HDMI multi-protocol, SRT-compatible streaming
media decoder will make its first public appearance in stand 8-G475
at next month's ISE 2020 exhibition in Amsterdam.
While earlier Pro Convert models transform
professional AV signals to and from NewTek's NDI® AV-over-IP
technology, the new Pro Convert H.26x to HDMI decodes a
standard H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) compressed video stream into a
high-quality HDMI output for connection to baseband monitors,
projectors and switchers. Supporting a wide range of streaming
protocols for maximum source compatibility, the low-latency decoder
is ideal for applications including multi-site video distribution
between corporate, educational and church campuses; remote
production; surveillance monitoring; digital signage and more.
"While dedicated AV-over-IP technologies get a lot of attention
and are ideal for many applications when used on robust networks, a
lot of customers are already generating live H.264 or H.265 streams
in distribution-friendly protocols and wish to incorporate them
into their presentation and display workflows," said James Liu, VP of Engineering at Magewell. "The
Pro Convert H.26x to HDMI complements our NDI encoders and
decoders, which are often used in conjunction with internal
networks, by enabling users to leverage common streaming protocols
internally or over the public internet."
The Pro Convert H.26x to HDMI is Magewell's first product
to support the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) open source
protocol. Enabling secure, resilient, low-latency video delivery
over unpredictable networks, SRT ensures high-quality streaming
experiences even over the public internet. Magewell is a proud
member of the SRT Alliance. Other supported protocols include RTSP,
RTMP, UDP, RTP and HTTP streaming.
The Pro Convert H.26x to HDMI decodes streams up to
2160x1200 at 60 frames per second for output over its HDMI 2.0
interface. Built-in, FPGA-based video processing enables the device
to automatically up-convert HD or 2K
source streams to 4K for viewing on
Ultra HD displays. The plug-and-play decoder features DHCP-based
network configuration and can detect the video and audio
characteristics of the target display device via EDID metadata,
automatically optimizing output parameters or providing the user
with a range of compatible choices. The device can be powered via
an external adapter or Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Users can specify source stream URLs and control the decoder's
advanced settings through a browser-based interface; wired or
wireless keyboard or mouse; or using two on-device buttons that
overlay an intuitive menu on the HDMI output. Eight channels of AAC
or MP3 audio are supported in the input stream with user control of
audio gain, sample rate, channel selection and on-screen VU
metering. Additional integration features include image flip for
inverted projector installations; safe area controls; and aspect
ratio conversion. The decoder can be paired with Magewell's
intuitive Ultra Stream encoders or third-party hardware or
software encoders.
Owners of Magewell's Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI decoders
can also add multi-protocol H.264 and H.265 decoding capabilities
to their existing devices with a free firmware upgrade for even
greater IP stream decoding versatility. The new firmware update is
available immediately on the Magewell website, while the new Pro
Convert H.26x to HDMI hardware is slated to ship in March.
About Magewell – Founded in 2011, Magewell
(www.magewell.com) designs and develops hardware and software for
video and audio capture, conversion and streaming. With guiding
principles of continuous innovation and providing outstanding
customer service, Magewell has earned a strong reputation for the
exceptional quality, performance and reliability of its solutions.
Distributed globally, Magewell products are used in professional
video applications including live event streaming, broadcast,
medical imaging, lecture capture, surveillance, video conferencing,
gaming and more.
Copyright 2020 Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co, Ltd. All
rights reserved. NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in
the United States and other countries. #NDIcentral
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