Convert HDMI video to an NDI stream with the Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus video signal converter from Magewell. Pro Convert 4K features one HDMI input and one HDMI loop-through output with eight channels of embedded audio, and it supports HDMI input up to DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 at 60 fps. The RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port supports encoded NDI output up to 4096 x 2160 8-bit 4:2:2 at 60 fps.
The HDMI 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 (Power over Ethernet) 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, 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 HDMI input, one HDMI loop-through output with embedded audio
- Convert one HDMI signal with 8 channels of embedded audio to an NDI stream
- Supports up to 4K60 input
- Supports up to 4096 x 2160 8-bit 4:2:2 at 60 fps NDI encoding output
- USB 2.0 Type-B 5V power and PoE via RJ45 port
- Mini DIN-8 PTZ/Tally port
- Support for NDI 3.x
- Support for 8-channel IEC60958 audio streams
- Support for extraction of audio formation information and channel status data
- Support for extraction of video timing information
- Support for extraction of 3D format information
- Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode
- 600 MHz HDMI receiver
- Adaptive HDMI equalizer
- Support for customized EDID
- Support for extraction of AVI/audio InfoFrames
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 on-board rotary switch
Status LEDs
- The state of power supply: on/off
- Tally: preview/program
- The state of input signal: locked/unlocked
- The state of loopthrough signal: loopthrough connected and signal detected/undetected
Supported Software
The following software has been tested successfully with the Pro Convert HDMI:
- OBS
- XSplit
- vMix
- VidBlasterX
- Wirecast
- streamstar SW
- mimoLive
- 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