Matrox MONARCH-HDX-EDU Video Stream/Encoder H.264 (EDU pricing)

Matrox MONARCH-HDX-EDU Video Stream/Encoder H.264 (EDU Pricing)

The simple and versatile MONARCH HDX video encoder is designed to provide a flexible broadcasting and webcasting solution powerful enough to meet the demands of today’s recording and webcasting workflows. It offers HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs with frame synchronization to correct any input discontinuities, plus two independent H.264 encoders which can be assigned to individual tasks. The MONARCH HDX makes webcasting to YouTube and Facebook Live easy. Just set up the device once with these accounts and it’s automatically retained for subsequent streams.

Matrox MONARCH-HDX-EDU Includes:

• · Matrox Monarch HDX device
• · External power supply
• · IEC-C8 power cords (US, GB, and EU)

Matrox MONARCH-HDX-EDU Features:

• · Simultaneous streaming and encoding
• · High quality H.264 encoding engine
• · Dual-channel streaming
• · Dual-channel recording
• · Easy to setup webcasting
• · Matrox file consolidator application
• · Secure back-up with disaster recovery
• · Selectable HDMI and SDI inputs and simultaneous outputs
• · Profiles and presets
• · Closed Captioning support
• · Control from anywhere via the Monarch HDX Command Center
• · Matrox utils application to remotely scan and find all Monarch HDX’s on your network
• · H.264 preview stream

Matrox MONARCH-HDX-EDU Specifications:

• · Video Input Format is Auto-Detected in SDI and HDMI
  • Supported HDMI Video Input Progressive:
    • 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 frames per second
    • @ 60/59.94/50 frames per second
  • Supported HDMI Video Input Interlaced:
    • 1920x1080i 29.97/25 frames per second
  • Supported SDI Video Input Progressive:
    • 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 frames per second
    • @ 60/59.94/50 frames per second
  • Supported SDI Video Input Interlaced:
    • 1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 frames per second
    • 720x486i @ 29.97 frames per second
    • @ 25 frames per second
  • Supported SDI Video Input PsF:
    • 1920x1080 @ 29.97/25
  • HDMI Video Output: Preview output of video input signal. 2 frame delay from input to output (Note that when input is an SD resolution, the HDMI preview output will show video windowboxed on an HD output.)
  • Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M(Level A)/425M
    • SDI Video Output: 0 frame latency passthrough of Input signal. Output is a clean distribution of SDI incoming signal. Hardware bypass relay present in SDI signal path is "closed" on power failure.
    • Audio Input:
      • Processes the first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI or SDI input signals.
      • Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack.
      • Level
    • Audio Output:
      • Passthrough of 8 channels of embedded audio channels in HDMI and SDI signals.
      • Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack – passthrough of input.
      • Line Level (*Note that all outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.)
    • Frame Synchronization: The Monarch HDX contains frame synchronization circuitry designed to compensate for disruptions of the input signal. This circuitry is in place for both SDI and HDMI inputs. Streaming and recording operations will proceed cleanly with repeated or dropped frames.
  • H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC) Video Encoder
    • Resolutions:
      • Selectable encoding resolutions ranging from: 128x128 to 1920x1080
    • Bit Rates Ranges:
      • Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 20 Mbps
      • Single Encoder - Recording mode: 30 Mbps
      • Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for streaming channels
      • Maximum of 30 Mbps combined for both channels
    • Encode Frame Rates: Encode frame rates selection includes 60/50, 30/25/24 and 15/12.5.
    • Encoding Controls:
      • 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support
      • Size and Structure
      • Variable bit rate support
      • Average max/min data rate controls
      • Deblocking Filter
    • Encoding Profiles: Baseline, Main and High
  • MPEG-4 AAC Audio Encoder
    • Standard: AAC-LC
    • Sample Frequency: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz when digitized from an analog source
    • Channels: 2 channels Stereo (L/R)
    • Bit Rates: Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
  • Scaler
    • High-Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
    • Available to both streaming and recording operations
  • H.264 Input preview Stream
    • Resolution: 320x180
    • Average Bitrate: 300 kbps
    • Stream Type: RTSP
  • Recording File Format
    • File Type: Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio
    • Recording Lengths: Maximum file length of 300 minutes—irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch HD will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes.
  • Network Interfaces
    • Protocols:
      • RTMP, RTSP/RTP
      • IPv4 Support
      • Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)
    • Connector: RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing
  • User Interface
    • Computer-Based Control: HTTP via standard PC or Mac web browser using Monarch HDX Command Center.
    • Physical Interface: On-device push buttons for independent streaming and recording with Start/Stop control
  • Storage Types for File Recording
    • 2 x USB 2.0: Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system
    • 1 x SD card Slot: Supports SD and SDHC cards (Class 10 highly recommended). Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported.
    • Network Mapped Drive: Support for writing to shared folders on computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems).
  • Matrox Monarch HDX Command Center Web UI
    • Start Stop Controls: These buttons are available at all times no matter where you navigate in the UI.
    • Status Page: Provides relevant operational information concerning Status of Monarch HD unit at that time including; Input video detection and resolution, State and configuration of Streaming operation, State and configuration of Recording operation, Error conditions, etc.
    • Control Page: Multiple Monarch devices can be connected in a Master/Slave topology to allow for synchronized recording and streaming operations across multiple units via a single interface.
    • Record Settings: Configuration of recording parameters set within this page. A number of presets are included which are selected based on post event use of the recorded asset. If file is to be uploaded for VOD purposes, a YouTube preset may be selected. If content is to be edited for high quality production, a higher bitrate preset may be preferable.
    • Streaming Settings: Configuration of Streaming parameters performed on this page. The RTMP or RTSP credentials as well as encoding parameters are entered. Encoder presets have been included to quickly select an ideal encoder settings based on desired delivery resolution or bitrate. The loading of Flash Media Server XML configuration files is supported.
    • Administrative Tools: Device Naming, IP configuration, Date/Time settings and a variety of other tasks performed via this page.
    • Additional Tools: Matrox provides PC or Mac based utilities to help detect the Monarch HDX Device on a particular Network (DHCP server required), to update Monarch HDX devices with latest firmware and to reboot the devcies remotely.
  • Dimensions: Length (shell) - 5.6" (14.2cm), Length (shell +BNCs) - 6"(15.3cm), Width - 8.5" (21.6 cm),
  • Height (shell) - 1.4"(3.6cm), Height (Shell + pads) - 1.5" (3.81cm)
  • Operating Conditions: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
  • Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
  • Power:
    • Line Voltage: 100-240V AC, 0.5A
    • Frequency: 50-60 Hz
    • Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C8
    • Output: +9-24 VDC
    • Total power consumption:20-30 Watts typically, 42 Watts Max
    • DIN4 Locking Power Connector
  • Transport and Storage:
    • Max Operating Altitude: 3000 meters
    • Max Transport Altitude: 12,000 meters
    • Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
  • Regulatory:
    • EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI
    • Power-supply Safety : UL/CUL(UL60950-1), TUV-GS(EN60950-1), T-LICENSE(BS EN60950-1), CCC(GB4943.1-2011), PSE(J60950), SAA(AS/NZS60950-1), KC-MARK(K60950),S-MARK(IEC60950-1)
    • RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
  • Warranty: 2 years of free telephone support