IN THE BOX
- 1�- Magewell Ultra Encode SDI
- Power supply
- Quick start guide
Standalone SDI Hardware Encoder for Live Streaming Without a PC
The Magewell Ultra Encode SDI is the broadcast-signal version of the Ultra Encode range: a standalone hardware encoding appliance that accepts SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI video sources and streams them over IP without any host PC. At £369, the choice between this and the Ultra Encode HDMI comes down entirely to your signal format. In broadcast environments, SDI is the standard. If your cameras, switchers, routers, and monitors run SDI, this is the encoder you need.
What It Does
The Ultra Encode SDI captures SDI video at up to 1080p60 and encodes it to H.264 or H.265 at bitrates up to 50Mbps. Output is delivered over RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, or HLS. Like all Ultra Encode devices, it is fully standalone: configure it once through the web-based management interface and it runs without any attached computer, indefinitely.
Who Needs This
Any broadcast or professional AV environment running SDI infrastructure that needs to add IP streaming capability without replacing existing signal routing. Typical deployments include:
- Broadcast studios streaming SDI programme feeds to online platforms or CDNs
- Sports venues distributing SDI camera feeds over IP to production systems or platforms
- Houses of worship with existing SDI camera setups adding streaming output
- Live event production using SDI switchers that need an RTMP or SRT output to the internet
- Broadcast facilities adding NDI output capability to legacy SDI infrastructure
Key Technical Capabilities
- SDI input: SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI
- H.264 and H.265 encoding up to 1080p60
- Maximum bitrate 50Mbps
- Streaming protocols: RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, HLS
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- PoE powered option
- Web-based management interface
- Fully standalone, no host PC required
SDI vs HDMI: Choosing the Right Ultra Encode
The Ultra Encode SDI and HDMI are functionally identical encoders with different input connectors. SDI is the professional broadcast standard: it handles longer cable runs without signal degradation, carries embedded audio reliably, and is the connector format on professional cameras, vision mixers, and broadcast monitors. If your source equipment has BNC SDI outputs, this is the unit. If it has HDMI, the HDMI variant is the right choice. For a mixed installation with both signal types, the Ultra Encode AIO handles HDMI and SDI inputs simultaneously at £616. For enhanced protocol support including SRT encryption and advanced NDI configuration, the Ultra Encode SDI Plus is available at £440.
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 import surcharges
KEY FEATURES
- SDI (with loop-through) input with loop-through output
- Simultaneous multi-protocol streaming: RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI|HX
- Web-based management UI, configure from any browser on the network
- Standalone operation, no PC, no capture card, no software install
- H.264 and HEVC hardware encoding
- Low-profile compact chassis, permanent installation-friendly
- Official UK stock from StreamKit
IDEAL FOR
Live streaming
Stream live events, sports, or productions to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or any custom RTMP/SRT server without needing a laptop or streaming PC.
Fixed installation
Install permanently in a venue, conference room, or broadcast facility, configure once, run continuously.
NDI contribution
Convert physical camera or router outputs into NDI|HX for use across an IP production network.
Remote lecture streaming
Install in a lecture room or training suite for always-on streaming without staff intervention.
