Magewell Modator

Magewell Pro Convert for NDI® to AIO Module (B42110000)

The Magewell Pro Convert for NDI® to AIO Module (SKU: B42110000) is a professional NDI® High Bandwidth decoder module that converts NDI and other IP video streams into HDMI, SDI, and analog audio outputs. Designed for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, this hot-swappable module provides flexible output options, centralized management, and enterprise-grade reliability for broadcast, Pro AV, digital signage, and media-over-IP deployments.

Product Description

The Pro Convert for NDI® to AIO Module receives video streams over a Gigabit Ethernet network and decodes them into simultaneous HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI, and analog audio outputs. It supports NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, and several other IP streaming protocols, enabling seamless integration into modern IP-based production workflows.

Installed within the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, the module supports centralized configuration through the Modator touchscreen, Web GUI, Magewell Control Hub, and HTTP APIs. Hot-swappable operation allows maintenance or replacement without shutting down the chassis.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Supported Input Protocols

The module supports the following network protocols:

• NDI® High Bandwidth
• NDI® HX
• NDI® HX2
• NDI® HX3
• RTSP
• RTMP
• HTTP
• HLS
• MPEG-TS over UDP
• MPEG-TS over RTP
• MPEG-TS over SRT
• TVU ISSP

Supported Video Codecs

• NDI
• H.264/AVC
• H.265/HEVC
• SpeedHQ

Supported Audio Codecs

• AAC
• MP3

Video Output Formats

HDMI Output

Supports resolutions up to:

• 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps
• 3840 × 2160 (UHD)
• 1920 × 1080p/i
• 1280 × 720p
• 720 × 576
• 720 × 480

SDI Output

Supports:

• 2048 × 1080 @ 60 fps
• 1920 × 1080p/i
• 1280 × 720p
• SD formats (PAL/NTSC)

The module automatically scales incoming sources to match the selected output resolution and connected display.

Audio Features

• HDMI embedded audio
• SDI embedded audio
• Analog stereo line output
• Audio gain adjustment
• Audio channel mapping
• 48 kHz audio processing
• Lip-sync support

Key Features

• Hot-swappable module for the Magewell Modator chassis
• Decodes NDI High Bandwidth and NDI HX streams
• Simultaneous HDMI, SDI, and analog audio outputs
• HDMI output up to 4K60
• SDI output up to 1080p60
• Automatic output scaling
• EDID support
• Low-latency decoding
• Embedded and analog audio output
• Web-based configuration
• Magewell Control Hub integration
• HTTP API support
• USB-based configuration and firmware updates
• Centralized management through the Modator platform

Management & Control

The module supports:

• Modator touchscreen
• Web GUI
• Magewell Control Hub
• HTTP API
• USB configuration interface

Users can configure:

• Network settings
• Output resolution
• Audio routing
• Audio gain
• Deinterlacing
• OSD parameters
• Firmware updates
• Device monitoring

Software Compatibility

Compatible with a wide range of NDI-enabled applications and production systems, including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Vizrt TriCaster
• NDI Studio Monitor
• Unreal Engine
• BirdDog ecosystem
• Other NDI-compatible broadcast and AV-over-IP software

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios
• Corporate AV
• Digital signage
• Video walls
• Houses of worship
• Education
• Control rooms
• Monitoring stations
• Live event production
• Media-over-IP deployments

What’s Included

The standard package includes:

• Pro Convert for NDI® to AIO Module (B42110000)

Note: The module is designed exclusively for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, which is sold separately.

Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module (B31610000)

The Magewell Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module (SKU: B31610000) is a professional streaming and recording encoder module designed for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis. It accepts SDI video and audio signals, encodes them in H.264, H.265 (HEVC), or NDI® HX2/HX3, and supports simultaneous live streaming and recording to local, USB, or network storage. The hot-swappable module is ideal for broadcast, corporate AV, education, houses of worship, and large-scale rack-mounted streaming deployments.

Product Description

The Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module provides enterprise-grade encoding in a high-density modular form factor. Installed in the Magewell Modator chassis, it supports dual-stream encoding, multiple simultaneous streaming sessions, scheduled recording, overlays, and centralized management via the Modator touchscreen, Web GUI, Magewell Control Hub, or HTTP APIs.

Compared with the standalone Ultra Encode SDI Plus, the module version is optimized for centralized rack deployments, offering hot-swappable installation and integrated management through the Modator platform.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Supported Streaming Protocols

The Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module supports:

• RTMP
• RTMPS
• SRT (Caller and Listener)
• RTSP
• HLS
• NDI® HX2
• NDI® HX3
• MPEG-TS over UDP
• MPEG-TS over RTP
• TVU ISSP

It can stream to up to six simultaneous destinations across multiple protocols.

Recording Features

The module supports recording to:

• Included 128 GB microSD card
• External USB storage (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS)
• Network Attached Storage (NFS/CIFS)

Recording capabilities include:

• MP4, MOV, and TS formats
• Scheduled recording
• Loop recording
• Time-based file splitting
• Automatic upload to FTP, Google Drive, and Dropbox
• Recording export and download through the Web UI

Video & Audio Features

Video

• Dual-stream encoding (main + sub stream)
• Up to 4K30 encoding
• H.264 and H.265 hardware encoding
• NDI® HX2 and HX3 encoding
• Adjustable bitrate and frame rate
• Custom overlays (text, logos, clocks)

Audio

• 16-channel embedded SDI audio input
• 3.5 mm stereo Line In
• 3.5 mm stereo Line Out
• AAC audio encoding
• Audio channel mapping
• Audio gain adjustment

Management & Control

The Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module can be managed through:

• Modator touchscreen
• Web GUI
• Magewell Control Hub
• HTTP APIs
• Zixi ZEN Master integration

Administrators can:

• Configure encoding parameters
• Monitor stream status
• Preview video
• Schedule recordings
• Update firmware
• Manage overlays and destinations remotely

Key Features

• Hot-swappable module for Magewell Modator chassis
• SD/HD/3G-SDI input with SDI loop-through
• H.264, H.265, NDI® HX2, and NDI® HX3 encoding
• Dual-stream encoding
• Up to six simultaneous streaming sessions
• 4K30 encoding capability
• 16-channel embedded SDI audio
• Built-in 128 GB microSD storage
• Recording to USB and NAS
• Scheduled and loop recording
• Custom text, image, and clock overlays
• Centralized management with Magewell Control Hub
• HTTP API integration
• Firmware upgrades through Web UI or Control Hub

Typical Applications

• Broadcast contribution
• Live event streaming
• Corporate communications
• Houses of worship
• Education and lecture capture
• Government and public meetings
• Sports production
• Remote production
• Enterprise IP streaming
• High-density rack-mounted encoding systems

What’s Included

The standard package includes:

• Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module (B31610000)
• 128 GB microSD card (pre-installed)

Note: The module is designed exclusively for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, which is sold separately.

Magewell Pro Convert 12G SDI 4K Plus Module (B40910000)

The Magewell Pro Convert 12G SDI 4K Plus Module (SKU: B40910000) is a professional 12G-SDI to NDI® High Bandwidth encoder module designed for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis. It converts a single 12G-SDI video source into a full-bandwidth NDI stream while providing 12G-SDI loop-through for local monitoring or downstream equipment. As a hot-swappable module, it is ideal for high-density broadcast, live production, Pro AV, and IP-based media workflows.

Product Description

The Pro Convert 12G SDI 4K Plus Module enables professional SDI equipment—including broadcast cameras, production switchers, replay servers, and graphics systems—to integrate seamlessly into NDI-enabled networks.

Installed in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, the module supports 4K UHD video up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 fps, encodes it into NDI High Bandwidth, and preserves up to 16 channels of embedded SDI audio. Configuration and monitoring are available through the Modator touchscreen, Web GUI, Magewell Control Hub, and HTTP APIs.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Supported Video Formats

SDI Input

Supports:

• 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps
• 3840 × 2160 (UHD)
• 2048 × 1080
• 1920 × 1080p/i
• 1280 × 720p
• 720 × 576 (PAL)
• 720 × 480 (NTSC)

Additional support includes:

• SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI
• SMPTE ST 259, ST 292, ST 425, ST 2081, and ST 2082 standards
• RGB, RGBA, YUV, and YUVA formats
• BT.601, BT.709, and BT.2020 colour spaces
• 8-, 10-, and 12-bit colour depth.

NDI Output

• Up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps
• Same-as-input or custom output resolution
• Frame-rate conversion:
  • Same as input
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/4 of input frame rate
• Image scaling and aspect-ratio adjustment
• HDR HLG support.

Key Features

• Hot-swappable module for the Magewell Modator chassis
• Single-link 12G-SDI input with loop-through
• NDI® High Bandwidth encoding
• Supports 4K60 video encoding
• Supports 16-channel embedded SDI audio
• HDR HLG support
• Very low-latency performance
• Automatic input format detection
• Up/down scaling and deinterlacing
• Sends NDI streams across network segments
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Web-based configuration
• Magewell Control Hub integration
• HTTP API support
• USB Type-C configuration interface
• PTZ camera control via Visca UDP over NDI
• Firmware upgrades via Web UI or Control Hub.

Management & Control

The module can be configured and monitored through:

• Magewell Modator touchscreen
• Web GUI
• Magewell Control Hub
• HTTP API
• USB Type-C configuration interface

Administrators can configure:

• Input processing
• Resolution and frame-rate
• Deinterlacing
• Scaling
• Aspect ratio
• Network settings
• Firmware updates
• Device monitoring.

Software Compatibility

Compatible with leading NDI-enabled production platforms, including:

• OBS Studio
• vMix
• Vizrt TriCaster
• NDI Studio Monitor
• Unreal Engine
• BirdDog ecosystem
• Other NDI-compatible broadcast and AV-over-IP applications.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios
• Live event production
• Corporate AV
• Sports broadcasting
• Houses of worship
• Education
• Remote production
• Video-over-IP distribution
• Multi-channel NDI encoding
• High-density rack-mounted installations.

What’s Included

The standard package includes:

• Pro Convert 12G SDI 4K Plus Module (B40910000)

Note: This module is designed exclusively for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, which is sold separately.

Magewell Pro Convert for NDI® to HDMI 4K Module (B41100000)

The Magewell Pro Convert for NDI® to HDMI 4K Module (SKU: B41100000) is a professional NDI® and IP stream to HDMI 4K decoder module designed for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis. It decodes NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, and a wide range of IP streaming protocols into HDMI 2.0 output up to 4K UHD at 60 fps, making it ideal for broadcast, Pro AV, digital signage, monitoring, and large-scale IP video deployments.

Product Description

The Pro Convert for NDI® to HDMI 4K Module is a hot-swappable decoder module that enables centralized, high-density deployment within the Magewell Modator platform. It receives NDI or other supported IP streams over Gigabit Ethernet and converts them into high-quality HDMI output for displays, projectors, LED walls, production switchers, and monitoring systems.

Compared with the standard Pro Convert for NDI® to HDMI Module, the 4K Module supports decoding and output of 4Kp60 streams, making it suitable for UHD production and display workflows. The module can be managed centrally through the Modator touchscreen, Web GUI, Magewell Control Hub, or HTTP APIs.

Interface

Technical Specifications

Supported Input Protocols

The module supports decoding of:

• NDI® High Bandwidth
• NDI® HX2
• NDI® HX3
• RTSP
• HTTP
• HLS
• RTMP Pull
• RTMP Push
• MPEG-TS over UDP
• MPEG-TS over RTP
• MPEG-TS over SRT
• TVU ISSP

Supported Video Codecs

• SpeedHQ
• H.264 (AVC)
• H.265 (HEVC)

Supported Audio Codecs

• AAC
• MP3

HDMI Output Features

Maximum HDMI output:

• 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps
• 3840 × 2160 (UHD)
• 2560 × 1440
• 2560 × 1080
• 1920 × 1080 (up to 120 fps)
• 1920 × 1080i
• 1280 × 720
• 720 × 576
• 720 × 480

Additional output capabilities include:

• Automatic EDID-based resolution selection
• Integrated up/down conversion
• RGB, YUV444 and YUV422 output formats
• Safe area controls
• Image flip for inverted projector installations

Key Features

• Hot-swappable module for the Magewell Modator chassis
• Decodes 4Kp60 NDI High Bandwidth
• Supports NDI HX2 and NDI HX3
• Supports multiple IP streaming protocols
• HDMI 2.0 output up to 4K60
• 96 kHz, 16-bit, 8-channel embedded HDMI audio
• Automatic output scaling using EDID
• Very low-latency decoding
• Discovers NDI devices across network segments
• Web-based configuration
• Magewell Control Hub integration
• HTTP API support
• USB configuration interface
• Firmware upgrades through Web UI or Control Hub

Management & Control

The module supports centralized configuration through:

• Modator chassis touchscreen
• Web GUI
• Magewell Control Hub
• HTTP API
• USB Type-C configuration interface

Users can configure:

• Stream source selection
• Output resolution
• Audio gain and channel mapping
• Deinterlacing
• OSD settings
• Network configuration
• Firmware updates
• Real-time monitoring

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios
• Live production
• Corporate AV
• Digital signage
• Video walls
• Houses of worship
• Education
• Conference rooms
• Control rooms
• Monitoring stations
• Media-over-IP deployments

What’s Included

The standard package includes:

• Pro Convert for NDI® to HDMI 4K Module (B41100000)

Note: This module is designed exclusively for installation in the Magewell Modator 2U chassis, which is sold separately.