Magewell Pro Convert Overview
Convert SDI video to an NDI stream with the Pro Convert SDI Plus video signal converter from Magewell. Pro Convert SDI features one SDI input and one SDI loop-through output with eight channels of embedded audio, and it supports SDI input up to DCI 2K 2048 x 1080 video at 60 fps. The RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port supports encoded NDI output up to DCI 2K 2048 x 1080 8-bit 4:2:2 video at 60 fps.
The SDI loop-through allows you to view your input on a monitor while your NDI-encoded stream can be sent to a variety of NDI-compatible encoding or streaming applications such as OBS, XSplit, vMix, Wirecast, and others via Ethernet. The mini DIN-8 tally/PTZ port provides tally input to pass-through as well as for use with the unit’s status LEDs. The LEDs also indicate power, output, and input signal status.
The unit is powered by a 5V power adapter connected to its USB 2.0 Type-B port or via PoE over its RJ45 port. The Pro Convert can be managed with a web UI to configure settings and to perform firmware updates via the USB port. A 1/4″-20 mounting thread allows you to mount the unit in a rack, with a bracket, or on a stand. Included with the Pro Convert are a USB cable, a 5V power adapter, a mini DIN-8 cable, and an L-bracket for mounting.
Key Features
- One SDI input, one SDI loop-through output with embedded audio
- Convert one SDI signal with 16 channels of embedded mono audio to an NDI stream
- Supports up to 2K60 input
- Supports up to 8-bit 4:2:2 DCI 2K 2048 x 1080 video at 60 fps encoded NDI output
- USB 2.0 Type-B 5V power and PoE via RJ45 port
- Mini DIN-8 PTZ/Tally port
- Support for NDI 3.x
- Integrated cable equalizer supporting cable lengths up to 492′ for 3G-SDI signals
- Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Ga-DL/3Gb-DS (SMPTE 2081) standards
- Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling
- Support for 10-bit and 12-bit color depth
- Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier
- Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data
- Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured
- Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces:
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60
- YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2
- RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled
Video Processing Features
- Video brightness, contrast, saturation, hue adjustment
- Video deinterlacing
- Top field only
- Bottom field only
- Video aspect ratio conversion
- Auto or manual selection of output aspect ratio
- Video color format conversion
- Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range
- Auto or manual selection of output color format, quantization range, and saturation range
- Support for RGB, YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 input color formats
- Support for YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 output color formats
- Support for Limited or Full quantization range
- Support for Limited, Full, and ‘Extended Gamut’ saturation range
- Video frame rate conversion
- Video mirror flip
NDI Source Name
- Support for setting the device name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the device name is ‘Pro Convert’
- Support for setting the source name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the source name is ‘board-index + serial number’
- Support for setting board-index, from 0 to F, through onboard rotary switch
Status LEDs
- The state of power supply: on/off
- Tally: preview/program
- The state of input signal: locked/unlocked
- The state of loop-through signal: loop-through connected and signal detected/undetected
Supported Software
- OBS
- XSplit
- vMix
- VidBlasterX
- Wirecast
- streamstar SW
- mimoLive
- Any other NewTek NDI-enabled encoding or streaming software
Supported Web Browsers
The following web browsers have been tested successfully with the Pro Convert Web UI:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above
- Google Chrome version 49 and above
- Apple Safari 11.1 and above
- Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above
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