IN THE BOX
- 1�- Magewell Ultra Stream HDMI
- Power supply
- Ultra Stream app (free download)
- Quick start guide
Simple HDMI Live Streaming Box for Multi-Platform Broadcasting
The Magewell Ultra Stream HDMI is a standalone live streaming appliance designed for straightforward HDMI-to-platform streaming without technical complexity. At £345, it targets the prosumer and corporate live streaming market: events teams, content creators, houses of worship, and education departments that need to get a clean HDMI signal to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or a custom RTMP destination without engineering-level configuration. If the goal is to press a button and go live reliably, this is the device to consider.
What It Does
The Ultra Stream HDMI takes an HDMI video source, encodes it in H.264, and streams simultaneously to multiple online platforms. Destinations include YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, and any custom RTMP endpoint. The device is controlled through a simple touch interface or companion mobile app, designed to be operated by non-technical staff once initial setup is complete. It runs as a standalone appliance with no host PC required at any point.
Who Needs This
- Houses of worship streaming services to YouTube and Facebook simultaneously from a single camera or production switcher
- Corporate events teams who need reliable streaming from a presentation laptop or camera without dedicated AV engineers on site
- Educational institutions delivering live lessons or events to multiple platforms at once from existing HDMI sources
- Content creators and venue operators who want professional-grade hardware reliability without professional-grade complexity
- Community organisations, local government, and charities running regular live streams on a managed budget
Key Technical Capabilities
- HDMI video input
- H.264 encoding
- Simultaneous multi-platform streaming: YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, custom RTMP
- Touchscreen or companion app control
- Standalone operation, no PC required
- Web interface available for initial configuration and management
Ultra Stream vs Ultra Encode: Understanding the Difference
Both ranges are standalone HDMI encoders that stream without a PC. The distinction is in design philosophy and intended user. The Ultra Encode HDMI at £369 is an engineering-grade device supporting H.265, higher bitrates, SRT, NDI, RTSP, and HLS alongside RTMP, configured through a detailed web interface aimed at AV engineers and IT teams. The Ultra Stream HDMI at £345 is built for simplicity: platform presets, straightforward controls, and a touch or app-based interface for non-technical operators. If your requirement is multi-platform streaming with ease of daily operation, choose the Ultra Stream. If you need protocol flexibility, NDI output, RTSP, or SRT for broadcast and production use, the Ultra Encode is the appropriate specification. For SDI sources in broadcast environments, the Ultra Stream SDI variant is available at the same £345 price.
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 duties
KEY FEATURES
- HDMI input with loop-through
- 32GB internal storage, simultaneous stream and record
- One-tap streaming via the Ultra Stream mobile app (iOS and Android)
- RTMP streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or custom servers
- Compact, portable design, battery or mains powered
- H.264 hardware encoding, no PC required
- Official UK stock from StreamKit
IDEAL FOR
Live events and sports
Stream events, matches, or performances to social media platforms without needing a streaming PC, just connect and tap.
Houses of worship
Stream services to YouTube or Facebook Live with a device a volunteer can operate from a phone.
Education
Stream or record lectures and training sessions, simple enough for non-technical staff.
Content creation
Record professional-quality content locally while streaming live simultaneously, without a separate capture PC.
