Matrox Monarch HDX - HDMI and SDI Streaming Encoder/Recorder

Part Number

MHDX/I

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 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 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.

Video Scaling

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

Audio Sampling Frequency

32 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz

Encoding Profiles

Baseline (BP)

Main (MP)

High (HiP)

Encoding Rate Control

Average max/min data rate controls

Deblocking Filter

Selectable frame rates

GOP Size

Variable bitrate support 

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).

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 Standard

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

Streaming Protocols

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

Unit Weight

1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg

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.

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

EMC/EMI Device Class

Class A

Environmental Certifications

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