Matrox Monarch HDX - HDMI and SDI Streaming Encoder/Recorder

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A simple and versatile video encoding appliance specifically designed for broadcasters and webcasters. The Matrox Monarch HDX is for who need a flexible solution that is powerful enough to take on today’s demanding webcasting and recording workflows.

Monarch HDX offers 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs with frame-synchronization to correct any discontinuity at the input, and two independent H.264 encoders that can be assigned to individual tasks. Webcasting to YouTube and Facebook Live is made easy through its simplified set up for these popular platforms.

All that’s needed is to pair the device once with these accounts and it’s automatically retained for subsequent streams. The Monarch HDX can share 30Mb/s of encoding capacity across the two channels. Each channel benefits from a powerful scaling, de-interlacing, and noise reduction engine to ensure only pristine images are sent to be encoded.

The quality of your VOD downloads need never be dictated by the available upload bandwidth. Monarch HDX dual encoders can broadcast a live webstream at one bitrate while simultaneously recording mastering quality H.264 files for immediate availability, such as post event VOD or editing with your NLE of choice.

Features

Dual-Channel H.264 Video Encoder
SDI and HDMI I/O
Supports HD and SD Resolutions
0 Frame Latency on SDI Loopthrough

Data sheet

Protocols: RTMP
RTSP/RTP
Video Inputs: HDMI
SDI
Outputs: HDMI
SDI
Scaler: si
Max. Video Resolution: 1280x720 - HD
1920x1080 - HD
Entradas Audio: Embebido
No Balanceado
Salidas Audio: Embebido
No Balanceado
Data and Control: Ethernet
Local
Power: AC
DC
Grabador: Si
Recording Media: Tarjeta SD
USB
Codec / Ficheros: H264
MOV
MP4
Transmisión: Ethernet

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Part Number

MHDX/I

Form Factor

Standalone appliance

Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/2 rack (horizontal)

Connectivity

Video Input

HDMI*
SDI*

*Video Input Format is Auto-Detected
All outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.

Video Input Resolutions

HDMI
Progressive
• 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 fps
• 1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 fps

Interlaced
• 1920x1080i 29.97/25 fps

SDI
Progressive
• 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 fps
• 1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 fps

Interlaced
      • 1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 fps
      • 720x486i @ 29.97 fps
      • 720x576i @ 25 fps

Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M (Level A) / 425M

Closed Captioning embedded in VANC of SD or HD SDI signals per SMPTE 334-1 or Captions found in Line 21 of SD signals per EIA-608 are embedded in the essence of H.264 as SEI NAL Units (CEA-608) as per SCTE 128-1 specification.

Video Output

HDMI
SDI

Video Output Resolutions

Preview output of video input signal. Preview output is available when source is SDI or HDMI.

0 frame latency passthrough of SDI Input signal. Output is a clean distribution of SDI incoming signal. Hardware bypass relay present in SDI signal path is "closed" on power failure.

When input is an SD-SDI resolution, the HDMI preview output will show video window boxed on an HD output.

Audio Input

Processes the first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI or SDI input signals.

Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack.

Line Level

Audio Output

Passthrough of 8 channel of embedded audio channels in HDMI and SDI signals.

Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack—passthrough of input.

Line Level

Note that all outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.

Confidence Preview

1x SDI

1x HDMI

Maximum resolution: 1920x1080

Performance

Color Space and Chroma

Sub-Sampling

4:2:0 (8-bit)

Video and Audio Processing

Frame Synchronization

The Monarch HDX contains frame synchronization circuitry designed to compensate for disruptions of the input signal. This circuitry is in place for both SDI and HDMI inputs. Streaming and recording operations will proceed cleanly with repeated or dropped frames.

Video Scaling

High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available for both streaming and recording operations

Audio Encoding Format

AAC-LC

Audio Sampling Frequency

32 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz

Audio Bitrates

Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.

Codec

Video Encoding Formats

H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC)

Encoding Profiles

Baseline (BP)

Main (MP)

High (HiP)

Encoder Bitrates Range

Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 20 Mbps
Single Encoder - Recording mode: 30 Mbps
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for streaming channels
Maximum of 30 Mbps combined for both channels

Encoding Rate Control

Average max/min data rate controls

Deblocking Filter

Selectable frame rates

GOP Size

Variable bitrate support

Encoding Level

Up to 4.2

Recording

File Format

Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio.

Recording Locations

2x USB 2.0*

1x SD card slot**

Network mapped drive***

* Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system. The Monarch HD will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of “thumb” drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for “read” operations while the Monarch HD requires sustained “write” capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.

** Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).

*** Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems).

Recording Lengths

Maximum file length of 300 minutes—irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch appliance will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes.

Full Frame Rate

Encode frame rates selection includes;
60/50, 30/25/24 and 15/12.5

Single Encoder – Maximum of 1080p60 fps
Dual Encoder – Maximum of 720p60 fps or 1080p30 fps

Network

Network Standard

RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing

IP Addressing

IPv4

DHCP (default) and static IP

Streaming Protocols

RTMP, RTSP/RTP
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)

Command and Control

HTTPS over TCP

UPnP (discovery)

Physical

Product Dimensions

5.6 (L) x 8.5 (W) x 1.4 (H) inches
14.2 (L) x 21.6 (W) x 3.6 (H) cm

Unit Weight

1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg

Power Supply Unit

Line voltage: 100-240 V a.c.
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: external AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14
DIN4 locking power connector

Power-supply safety:
cULus (Canada/US)
CE (EU)
GS (Germany)
CCC (China)
RCM (Au/Nz)
EAC (Russia / Customs Union)
PSE (Japan)
KCC (Korea)
BIS (India)

Hardware & Software

Hardware Included

Matrox Monarch HDX appliance

Matrox Monarch HDX external power supply

IEC-C8 power cords (US, UK and EU)

Accessories (sold separately)

Monarch Rack Mount Kit* (MRCH/RACK/KIT)

Monarch HDX power supply unit** (PWR/SUP/MHDX)

*Can fit up to two Monarch HDX units in a 1RU space.
**Does not include IEC-C8 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.

Software

Monarch HDX Command Center
HTTPS API *

*Free download

Environmental

Operating Conditions

Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 650 hPa (3,580 m) to 1,013 hPa (0 m)

Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Storage Conditions

Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 192 hPa (12,000 m) to 1,020 hPa (-50 m)

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Power Consumption

Input: 9-24 volts
Total Power Consumption: 20-30 watts (42 max)

General

Supported Operating Systems (software)

Mac OSX EL Capitan
Windows 10 (64 bit)

EMC/EMI Device Class

Class A

EMC/EMI Certifications

CE (EU)

FCC (US)

ICES-3 (Canada)

KC (Korea)

RCM (Aus/NZ)

Environmental Certifications

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU amended by (EU) 2015/863

Warranty

Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support

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