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

• 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