Introducing the Magewell Ultra Encode AIO: Advanced Streaming and Recording Encoder

The Magewell Ultra Encode AIO is the ultimate solution for content creators, streamers, and professionals seeking a powerful, versatile encoder that delivers exceptional streaming and recording capabilities. Designed with advanced technology, the Ultra Encode AIO offers a comprehensive set of features that cater to various broadcasting and video production needs. With its ability to support multiple input sources and resolutions, it stands out as a top-tier encoder in today’s competitive market.

Equipped with both HDMI and SDI input options, the Ultra Encode AIO ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it perfect for live streaming, video conferencing, and event broadcasting. This device is designed to facilitate seamless streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously, including Facebook Live, YouTube, and custom RTMP destinations. With its user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, users can easily navigate settings and optimize their streaming experience without hassle.

Not only does the Ultra Encode AIO excel in live streaming, but it also provides high-quality recording options. The device allows for local recording to USB drives, ensuring that content creators can capture their streams for later editing or distribution. Furthermore, the Ultra Encode AIO boasts advanced encoding technology, supporting various codecs to deliver pristine video quality while maintaining low latency, making it an essential tool for professional-grade broadcasts.

Key Features

• Supports multiple input formats: HDMI and SDI
• Simultaneous streaming to multiple platforms
• Local recording to USB drives
• Intuitive user interface for easy setup and management
• Advanced encoding technology with low latency

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
12.4" x 7.4" x 1.7"
Weight
3.5 lbs

Input & Loop-through
HDMI
Supports HDMI 1.4a, DVI-D
Typical resolution/frame rate:
4096x2160/3840x2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
2048x1080p/2048x1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1920x1080p/1920x1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1280x720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
720x576 25p/50i (PAL SD)
720x480 29.97p/59.94i (NTSC SD)
Color depth: 8/10/12-bit
Color sampling: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Custom EDID
SDI
Supports SD (ST 259)/HD (ST 292)/3Ga (ST 425)/3Gb (ST 425)/3Gb-DL(ST 425)/3Gb-DS(ST 425)/6G (ST 2081) standards
Typical resolution/frame rate:
4096x2160/3840x2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
2048x1080p/2048x1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1920x1080p/1920x1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1280x720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
720x576 25p/50i (PAL SD)
720x480 29.97p/59.94i (NTSC SD)
Color sampling: YCbCr 10-bit 4:2:2, YCbCr 10-bit 4:4:4:4, YCbCr 12-bit 4:2:2, YCbCr 12-bit 4:4:4

Audio
SDI embedded audio: 16-Channel, 24-bit, 192kHz sample rate
HDMI embedded audio: 8-Channel, 24-bit, 192kHz sample rate
Audio from 3.5 mm LINE IN: 2-Channel, 24-bit, 192kHz sample rate

Encode Video
Bitrate:
NDI® HX3: up to 62.0Mbps, down to 1.5Mbps
Others: up to 32.0Mbps, down to 256kpbs
Dual-stream encoding: main stream and sub stream
Main stream Resolution/frame rate:
4096x2160p/3840x2160p 30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
2560x1440p/2048x1080p/1920x1200p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1920x1080p/1920x720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1664x936p/1600x1200p/1600x900p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1440x1080p/1440x900p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1280x1024p/1280x960p/1280x800p/1280x720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1024x768p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
960x540p/800x600p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
768x576p/720x576p/720x540p/720x480p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
640x480p/640x360p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
480x360p/480x270p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
Native CEA–608/608 over 708 captions for SDI
Sub stream Supports enabling/disabling sub stream
Resolution/frame rate:
1920x1080p/1920x720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1664x936p/1600x1200p/1600x900p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1440x1080p/1440x900p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1280x1024p/1280x960p/1280x800p/1280x720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
1024x768p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
960x540p/800x600p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
768x576p/720x576p/720x540p/720x480p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
640x480p/640x360p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
480x360p/480x270p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/15/10/5
H.264/H.265 (HEVC) Codec:
System timecode or RP–188 standard timecode for SEI Message setting
H.265 (HEVC) SEI message supports carrying interlacing signal mark
Video aspect ratio conversion
Image rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Cropping

Audio Encode
Encode up to 8 audio streams
SDI Up to 8 channels can be selected for mapping when SDI input carries more than 8 audio channels
Supports mapping between source channels and encoded audio channels
Contains 1 x 8-channel stream and 7 x 2-channel streams
HDMI Supports up to 8 source channels
Supports mapping between source channels and encoded audio channels
Contains 1 x 8-channel stream and 7 x 2-channel streams
Bitrate: 256/192/128/96/64/48/32/16 kbps
Output source embedded audio and line in through LINE OUT

Live Stream
Natively supports streaming to:
Twitch
YouTube (HLS/RTMP), publishing to timeline or a new event and setting “made for kids”.
Facebook, enabling backup stream and publishing to timeline or a new event.
WOWZA over RTMP, adding token and publishing to timeline or a new event.
WOWZA over SRT, setting AES encryption (AES–128/192/256) and publishing to a channel or a new event.
Supports streaming protocols:
RTSP
RTMP/RTMPS
SRT Caller/SRT Listener
NDI®|HX2/NDI® HX3
HLS
TS over UDP/TS over RTP
TVU ISSP
Supports streaming to 6 destinations simultaneously, containing 1 session of RTSP/SRT Listener/HLS/ISSP (if included), or 2 NDI®|HX2 sessions (if included)
Supports 1 NDI® HX3 sessions exclusively
Supports specifying a video stream and an audio stream for each streaming session
Supports live stream scheduler

Record
Supports setting and managing recording function and tasks
Supports recording to external SD card
Supports format and performance test
Supported system format: FAT32, exFAT and NTFS
Automatically upload files to remote file storage platform
Supports recording to external USB storage
Supported system format: FAT32, exFAT and NTFS
Supports recording to network attached storage (NFS/CIFS)
Supported system format: NFS, CIFS
Supports loop recording and normal recording
Supports saving recording files in MP4, MOV or TS format
Supports specifying a video stream and an audio stream for each recording task
Supports customizing recording file name and prefix
Supports splitting recording files by time
MP4, MOV: up to 4 hours
TS: no limit
Supports exporting or downloading files through Web UI
Supports recording scheduler

LCD
1.9 inch LCD display with 320x172 resolution
View real-time system information including preview image, audio meter, record and live status, IP address and QR code (Web UI).
Tap to start/stop recording/live streaming

Web UI
Access Web UI via PC and smartphone
View real-time device status
Preview encoded video
Set input sources
Customize encoding parameters
Manage streaming destinations, start/stop streaming, view streaming status
Manage recording tasks and recorded files
Set up to 8 overlays for each stream, including text, picture, and clock
Set LCD touch screen
Update firmware
Supports registering Magewell Control Hub for centralized management
Supports Microsoft Edge/Firefox/Chrome/Safari/Opera web browsers

API
Provides APIs for 3rd party control system

Network Connections
Ethernet: 1x RJ45 port, 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Station and AP modes supported
4G/5G USB modem (not supplied)
USB Net

Input/Output Ports
2 x SD/HD/3G BNC ports
1 x Input
1 x Loop-through
2 x HDMI ports
1 x Input
1 x Loop-through
1 x 3.5mm LINE IN
1 x 3.5mm LINE OUT
1 x USB Type-C (config)
1 x SD card slot
2 x USB Type-A

Storage
SD card (not supplied): FAT32, NTFS, exFAT
USB flash drive (not supplied): FAT32, NTFS, exFAT
NAS (not supplied): NFS/CIFS

LED Indicators
LED indicators show the status of network connections, power, input signal, recording and streaming

Power Supply and Consumption
DC 9 ~ 18 V, max current: ~ 1.15 A
Max power consumption: ~ 11.5 W

Working Environment
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
Storage temperature: –20 to 55 deg C
Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

Installation / Use Cases

• Use as an advanced streaming and recording encoder for live streaming, video conferencing, and event broadcasting.
• Suitable for workflows using HDMI and SDI input sources.
• Use to stream simultaneously to multiple platforms, including Facebook Live, YouTube, and custom RTMP destinations.
• Suitable for content creators and broadcast workflows that need local recording to USB drives.
• Use in streaming environments that require advanced encoding technology, low latency, and high-quality video delivery.
• Suitable for operators who need an intuitive user interface for setup, management, and stream optimization.

Package Contents

• Magewell Ultra Encode AIO Advanced Streaming/Recording Encoder
• Screw Locking DC Power Adapter
• 2 x Wi-Fi Antennas
• HDMI Cable
• 7 x M2.5 Screws
• Retainer Plate
• 1U Short Rack Ear
• 2 x 1U Long Rack Ears