Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI Plus

HDMI Hardware Encoder with SRT Encryption and Full NDI Output

The Magewell Ultra Encode HDMI Plus is the enhanced version of the standard Ultra Encode HDMI, adding SRT with AES encryption and richer NDI output capabilities to the same standalone appliance. At £440, it sits £71 above the standard model and is the right choice when security, reliability over public internet connections, or deep integration into NDI production workflows are requirements rather than optional extras.

What It Does

Like the standard Ultra Encode HDMI, the Plus captures HDMI video at up to 1080p60 and encodes it in H.264 or H.265 for delivery over IP. The expanded protocol support adds SRT with AES encryption for secure streaming over untrusted or public internet connections, full NDI output for integration with NewTek and other NDI-compatible systems, and an expanded range of streaming targets and configurations not available on the standard model. The device is fully standalone, managed through a web interface, with no host PC required.

Who Needs the Plus Over the Standard

The standard Ultra Encode HDMI handles most fixed-installation streaming requirements confidently. The Plus version is worth the additional cost when any of the following apply:

• You are streaming over public internet connections and need SRT with AES encryption to protect the contribution feed
• Your production workflow is NDI-based and you need the encoder to participate as a full NDI source with metadata and control support
• You are connecting to streaming ingest points that require SRT with SRTP encryption, increasingly common in broadcast contribution workflows
• You need to send streams to a wider range of destinations simultaneously or with more granular protocol configuration
• Your organisation has security or compliance requirements around video transmission in transit

Key Technical Capabilities

• HDMI input up to 1080p60
• H.264 and H.265 encoding
• SRT output with AES encryption
• Full NDI output
• RTMP, RTSP, HLS output
• Enhanced streaming targets and configuration options vs standard model
• Gigabit Ethernet, PoE powered option
• Web-based management interface
• Fully standalone, no PC required

Standard vs Plus: Making the Decision

If you are streaming to a known CDN, platform, or internal server over a managed network connection and do not need encryption, the standard Ultra Encode HDMI at £369 covers the requirement. If SRT encryption, deeper NDI integration, or expanded protocol flexibility are on your specification, the Plus at £440 is the right call. The £71 difference is well justified for any deployment where the standard model would require workarounds or fall short. The SDI equivalent, the Ultra Encode SDI Plus, is available at the same £440 price point for broadcast SDI source environments.

Why Buy from StreamKit

• Authorised UK Magewell reseller
• 3-year Magewell warranty included as standard
• Free UK delivery
• UK-based technical support
• UK pricing in GBP with no hidden import costs