Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI

Standalone HDMI Hardware Encoder for Live Streaming Without a PC

The Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI is a dedicated hardware encoding appliance that takes an HDMI video source and streams it over IP networks without any host computer. At £369, it is one of the most reliable standalone encoders available for professional AV and broadcast environments. Connect your camera, presentation system, or AV switcher output to the HDMI input, connect the unit to your network via Ethernet, and configure streaming settings through the built-in web interface from any browser on the network. Once set up, it runs indefinitely without a PC anywhere near it.

What It Does

The Ultra Encode HDMI captures HDMI video at up to 1080p60 and encodes it in H.264 or H.265 at bitrates up to 50Mbps. Encoded video is delivered over RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, or HLS, covering virtually every destination a professional live streaming or AV workflow requires. The device runs as a fully standalone appliance: no software, no drivers, no maintenance overhead beyond the browser-based management interface.

Who Needs This

This encoder is the right choice for any organisation that needs to stream reliably from an HDMI source without maintaining a dedicated encoding PC at the point of capture. Common deployments include:

• Corporate AV: streaming boardroom presentations or town halls to remote attendees
• Houses of worship: sending services to YouTube or a CDN from a fixed camera or production switcher
• Education: lecture capture and live delivery from classroom AV systems
• Events and conferences: encoding from presentation PCs, cameras, or switchers without additional hardware at the rack
• Digital signage and monitoring where HDMI sources need to be distributed over IP

Key Technical Capabilities

• H.264 and H.265 encoding up to 1080p60
• Maximum bitrate 50Mbps
• Streaming protocols: RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, HLS
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) powered option, reducing cabling at the install point
• Web-based management interface accessible from any browser on the network
• Fully standalone: no host PC required at any point

How It Compares to Other Encoding Options

Software encoders such as OBS or vMix require a dedicated PC at the capture point, adding cost, maintenance, and failure risk. Capture cards like the Magewell Pro Capture range also require a host computer. The Ultra Encode HDMI removes the PC entirely. That matters in fixed installations where reliability and simplicity are more important than real-time production control. If you also need SDI input, the Ultra Encode SDI handles the same workflow from SDI sources at the same price. For HDMI and SDI simultaneously, the Ultra Encode AIO at £616 handles both inputs at once. If you need SRT with AES encryption or enhanced NDI configuration, the Ultra Encode HDMI Plus adds those capabilities at £440.

Why Buy from StreamKit

• Authorised UK Magewell reseller
• 3-year Magewell warranty included as standard
• Free UK delivery
• UK-based technical support from a team that knows the product
• UK pricing in GBP with no hidden import duties or surcharges