Matrox Monarch HDX Dual-Channel H.264 Encoder / MHDX/I

Matrox Monarch HDX Dual-Channel H.264 Encoder for Broadcast Streaming and Recording

Product Info:

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 webcasting and recording workflows. Monarch HDX offers 3-G SDI and HDMI inputs with frame-synchronization to correct any discontinuity at the input, and two independent H.264 encoders to can be assigned to individual tasks. Webcasting to YouTube and Facebook Lie is made easy through its simplified set up for these popular platforms. All that's needed is to pair the device once with these accounts and it's automatically retained for subsequent streams.

•Monarch HDX H.264 video recorder can accept signals from HDMI or SDI sources.
•The Monarch HDX can share 30 Mb/s of encoding capacity across two channels.
•Each channel can stream up to 10 Mb/s, allowing you to simultaneously stream to two destinations or set the device for up to 20 Mb/s streaming quality for a single encoding destination.
•Content is captured as either MOV or MP4 files to ensure that recordings can be played by viewer's choice of application.
•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.
•When used as a webcasting encoder, the Monarch HDX generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols.
•Monarch HDX can provide live content to CDNs such as YouTube, Facebook Live, and Ustream; media servers such as Adobe Flash and Wowa; or directly to a computer or device found on a LAN.
•Recordings can also be encoded at different bitrates should there be a need to deliver content to devices with varying decode or bandwidth capacities.
•By targeting local and remote storage simultaneously, Monarch HDX ensures that no action will be lost should the network go down.
•Ideal for broadcasters who require the integration of closed captioning while streaming and/or recording.
•Monarch HDX can be controlled and configured via the Monarch HDX Command Center using any device on the network that supports a standard web browsing application such as a computer, smart phone or tablet.
•Monarch HDX H.264 encoder provides a very useful low bitrate preview stream of the input directly n the Command Center UI.
•Broadcasters, network or cloud-based video management platform developers, A/V integrators and value-added resellers can use Monarch HDX Dev Tools, which include automatic configuration tools and the Monarch HDX Control API
•Monarch HDX Control API is an ideal way to integrate Monarch HDX functionality into an existing broadcast facility, classroom, boardroom or other space equipped with a Crestron control system.

Tech Specs:

•Depth : 142.24 mm
•Height : 35.56 mm
•Network Interfaces :
Connector: RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing
Protocols:
RTMP, RTSP/RTP.
IPv4 Support.
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10).
•Width : 215.90 mm
•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.
•Physical :
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).
Weight: 1.3 lbs, 0.6 kg.
Power:
Input: 9-24 volts.
Connector: Din4.
Total Power Consumption: 20-30 watts (42 max).
Power Supply:
Line Voltage: 100-240 VAC.
Frequency: 50-60 Hz.
Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14.
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 with free telephone support
•Kit Contents :
In the box:
Matrox Monarch HDX device.
Matrox Monarch HDX external power supply.
IEC-C8 power cords (US, GB and EU).
•Inputs and outputs :
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. Preview output is available when source is SDI or HDMI. Note that when input is an SD SDI 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.
Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M (Level A) / 425M
Closed Captioning embedded in VANC of SD or HD SDI signals per SMPTE 334-1 or Captions found in Line 21 of SD signals per EIA-608 are embedded in the essence of H.264 as SEI NAL Units (CEA-608) as per SCTE 128-1 specification
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 channel 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.
Extra features: Video Input Format is Auto-Detected in SDI and HDMI. 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.
•Scaler : High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available to both streaming and recording operations
•Certifications : FCC Class A, CE Class A, C-Tick, UL
•Operating Temperature (Maximum) : 40 C
•Operating Temperature (Minimum) : 0 C
•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 HDX 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.
•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.
Single Encoder – Maximum of 1080p60 fps.
Dual Encoder – Maximum of 720p60 fps or 1080p30 fps.
Encoding Profiles: Baseline, Main and High
Encoding Controls:
2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support.
GOP Size.
Variable bit rate support.
Average max/min data rate controls.
Deblocking Filter.
•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. Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.
•H.264 Input preview Stream :
Resolution: 320x180
Average Bitrate: 100-300 kbps
Stream Type: RTSP. Note the preview encoder is automatically disabled when primary encoder resolution are at the max to ensure best streaming and/recording performance.
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Storage Types for File Recording :
2 x USB 2.0:
Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system
The Monarch HDX will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of "thumb" drives (even USB3 versions).
Many are optimized for "read" operations while the Monarch HDX requires sustained "write" capabilities.
For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.
1 x SD card Slot: Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).
Network Mapped Drive: Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (SMB v1) (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 HDX 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.
•Rackmountable - Yes
•ROHS Compliant - Yes

• Monarch HDX H.264 video recorder can accept signals from HDMI or SDI sources
• The Monarch HDX can share 30 Mb/s of encoding capacity across two channels
• Each channel can stream up to 10 Mb/s, allowing you to simultaneously stream to two destinations or set the device for up to 20 Mb/s streaming quality for a single encoding destination
• Content is captured as either MOV or MP4 files to ensure that recordings can be played by viewer's choice of application
• 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