Matrox MHDX/I Monarch HDX Dual-Channel H.264 Encoder for Broadcast Streaming and Recording - B-Stock (Refurbished)

$1,995.00
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Note:Refurbished by the Manufacturer to original specifications.

The Matrox Monarch HDX is a simple and versatile video encoding appliance specifically designed for broadcasters and webcasters who need a flexible solution that is powerful enough to take on today's demanding video delivery workflows. Monarch HDX offers 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs with frame-synchronization to correct any discontinuity at the input, and two independent H.264 encoders that can be assigned to individual tasks. By providing two encoders in a single device, Monarch HDX can tackle any job; from streaming to two different locations, to recording a proxy quality file while simultaneously recording master quality version for post-event editing, to using one encoder for streaming while the other records at higher quality for VOD downloads. Whether used as a live streaming encoder or video recorder, the Monarch HDX can integrate seamlessly into virtually any SD and HD installation.

Powerful, High Quality H.264 Encoding Engine
The Monarch HDX can share 30 Mb/s of encoding capacity across the two channels. Each channel benefits from a powerful scaling, de-interlacing, and noise reduction engine to ensure only pristine images are sent to be encoded.

When used as a webcasting encoder, the Monarch HDX generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols. You can assign each channel separately to deliver what you need, where you need. Each channel can stream up to 10Mb/s, allowing you to simultaneously stream to two destinations or set the device for up to 20Mb/s streaming quality for a single encoding destination.

Monarch HDX provides a huge amount of flexibility as an H.264 video recorder. Content can be captured in either MOV or MP4 files to ensure that they can be played by your application of choice. Recordings can be stored locally on an SD card, a USB drive, or remotely on a network-mapped drive. Dual channel recording allows the user to simultaneously record content locally and to a drive, which means files are immediately available to anybody on the network, but also provides the assurance that no action is lost even if the network goes down. Furthermore, each recording can be done at a different bitrate should there be a need to deliver the content to devices with varying decode capacities.

The quality of your VOD downloads need never be dictated by the available upload bandwidth. Monarch HDX dual encoders can broadcast a live webstream at one bitrate while simultaneously recording mastering quality H.264 files for immediate availability, such as post event VOD or editing with your NLE of choice.

Monarch HDX H.264 video recorder can accept signals from HDMI or SDI sources. The input is selected using the web based UI, Matrox Command Center, or directly on the unit itself, allowing for a wide range of connectivity to devices such as cameras, switchers or routers. Additionally, both inputs are complemented by internal frame synchronizers to ensure uninterrupted streaming and recording operations, regardless of the disturbance on the input. The audio is also selectable between the two channels of the embedded video signal or the analog stereo input. Audio may be dynamically muted/unmuted without affecting the video encoding operation.

Regardless of input selection, SDI, HDMI video and embedded and analog audio outputs are live. For SDI workflows, the Monarch HDX recorder has an extremely low pass-through latency with a built-in power-loss relay which, in case of power loss, will route the SDI input directly to the SDI output, ensuring signal path integrity and fail safe design options. Flexible streaming internet protocols' support

Features:

Powerful, High Quality H.264 Encoding Engine
Dual-Channel Streaming
Dual-Channel Recording
Simultaneous Streaming and Recording
Selectable HDMI and SDI Inputs and Simultaneous Outputs
Easily Webcast to Your Audience
Control from Anywhere
H.264 Preview Stream
Profiles and Presets
Robust and Practical Design
Matrox Utils Application

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
1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 frames per second
Interlaced
1920x1080i 29.97/25 frames per second
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.
Supported SDI Video Input
Progressive
1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 frames per second
1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 frames per second
Interlaced
1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 frames per second
720x486i @ 29.97 frames per second
720x576i @ 25 frames per second
PsF
1920x1080 @ 29.97/25
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.
Line 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.
Note that the maximum encode frame rate is 30 fps when encode resolution is 1920x1080
Encoding Profiles
Baseline, Main and High
Encoding Controls
2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support
GOP Size and Structure
Variable bit rate support
Average max/min data rate controls
Deblocking Filter

Item Includes:

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