The Studio Edge 1-Channel Rackmount Bidirectional 4K SDI/HDMI/Full NDI Converter from SCIENCE IMAGE is a compact 1 RU short-depth chassis, featuring high-density, multi-channel NDI conversion capabilities. Ideal for studios requiring efficient management of numerous NDI sources and destinations within a single device, its blend of connectivity and performance is impressive. The Studio Edge series doubles as a display management system for digital signage, leveraging its integrated fiber connections to transmit video and audio over extended distances without signal degradation.

Driven by the same high-bandwidth NDI encoding and decoding engine found in the NDI Studio 4K.SH and STUDIO 2 standalone converters, the Studio Edge series offers identical connectivity within a rack-mountable chassis, powered by a single power supply. Each channel boasts independent power switches, LED displays, tally lights, video inputs and outputs, network connections, and audio ports. The unit supports VISCA and Pelco P and D support for use with compatible, separately available PTZ cameras.

4K SDI/HDMI/Full NDI Converter    Video Formats up to 4K60    HDMI, 12G-SDI & RJ45 NDI Connectivity    Up/Down/Cross Conversion of 27 Formats    Dedicated LED Screen for Each Channel    VISCA & PELCO-P/D Protocol Support    1 RU Short-Depth Chassis

• 1-channel rackmount 4K Full NDI converter with fiber TX/RX and analog audio in/out
• Bidirectional high-bandwidth NDI encoder and decoder
• Up/down/cross conversion of 27 formats
• 1 x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, 1 x HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, handling signals up to 2160p60
• 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone outputs, 1 x 3.5mm stereo line-in inputs
• 1 x 1.3” OLED screen with status, video format, IP address, and more
• 1 x scroll wheel button for direct menu operation as well as web UI control
• Audio embed/de-embed from stream, two-way intercom per channel
• AC power Inputs with 1 x LED illuminated power buttons

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this able to act as both an encoder to encode SDI to NDI through the SDI input, and decoder to decode NDI to SDI through the output simultaneously? Or is the SDI output simply a loop through?

A: The SCIENCE IMAGE NDI Mini HD Bidirectional 3G-SDI/HDMI Encoder/Decoder can only be set to a single working mode of either encode or decode, not simultaneous encode and decode. The SDI output encoder is a looped-out picture, and the decoder is decoded output picture.

Q: 2. Is this item worth it?

A: If you need to convert SDI to NDI it is a great option.

Q: 3. Decimator MD-LX - What type of mounting Solution? Can these Devices be stacked in a Rackmounted solution?

A: This will fit on a 1U shelf. Here are possible solutions: Middle Atlantic UFA Shelf (1 Space) B&H # MIUFA8F1, Gator Cases Racksworks 1U Shelf with Universal Hole Pattern B&H # GAGRWSHELF1U, Camplex Universal Rackmount for Blackmagic Design Micro Converters (1 RU) B&H # CAXBMICRO1RM.

Q: 4. Does this reclock the signal as well?

A: Jake, I cannot see anywhere in the literature where it says that the HDSDI input will be reclocked; so I would have to say no, it does not. This is the dumbed down version of the MD-HX--to offer a less expensive conversion of a HDSDI signal to a HDMI one--or the reverse. Poor thing can't do everything! It's powered my a micro USB connection--cut it some slack. =

Q: 5. Is HDCP compliant?

A: Yes, it will pass an hdcp compliant signal. Just remember to make sure that everything else in the chain is hdcp.

Q: 6. Can this device convert HDMI YUV signal to RGB?

A: Dear Nicholas, This is Jules from Product Support at Symbiosis, Decimator Design's master distributor for your region. I can confirm that the MD-LX can convert a YUV HDMI input to RGB HDMI output. To change the type of HDMI output you can use the USB Control Panel application available from Decimator's website. If you need a hand setting it up when it arrives please feel free to contact us on support@symbiosis.com. Kind Regards Jules

Q: 7. Will this unit convert 1080i 50 to 1080p 50?

A: No. It simply maintains whatever format is input and converts to SDI or HDMI.

Q: 8. Is it USB Powered?

A: Yes!

Q: 9. What is the throughput latency with an active conversion?

A: Unfortunately, SCIENCE IMAGE does not provide latency info for the SCIENCE IMAGE FLOW 4K

Q: 10. What type of cable is recommended to send the SDI?

A: Hi Michael, This is Jules from product support at Symbiosis, Decimator's master distributor in the US. Any good quality SDI cable with full size BNC connectors will be fine for carrying the SDI signal as long as it's rated for the combination of format and distance you need, most of the quality cable manufacturers have tables available that show the maximum distance each cable will reliably carry the format you are intending to use. B&H stock a great selection of cables and their experts are really knowledgable (as well as friendly!) so I'm sure they will help you choose a suitable one if you can let them know the format you are sending (for example: 720p25, 1080p60) and also the length of cable you need. I hope this helps... Jules