The Studio Edge 6-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

• 6-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
• 6 x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, 6 x HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, handling signals up to 2160p60
• 6 x 3.5mm stereo headphone outputs, 6 x 3.5mm stereo line-in inputs
• 6 x 1.3” OLED screen with status, video format, IP address, and more
• 6 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 6 x LED illuminated power buttons

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How deep does a rack case need to be to fit this pullout monitor? What is the MINIMUM depth? Is it less than 19" or 20" or 24"?

A: The rack case needs to be at least 19.9" deep.

Q: 2. Will this convert an HDMI signal from 1080p to 1080i?

A: I'm afraid not. This product is just a Bidirectional Converter that will change SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI. It does not do frame rate conversions and scaling. For that you would need to look at the DECIMATOR MD-HX, which is a HDMI/SDI Cross Converter with Scaling & Frame Rate Conversion. https://bhpho.to/2fDbJBb

Q: 3. If I send HD SDI in to be converted to HDMI will it loop out the SDI signal to the SDI out?

A: Yes, the default setting is to send signal to both outputs whenever you plug into an input.

Q: 4. Does this include the power supply?

A: Dear Nathaniel, This is Jules from product support at Symbiosis, Decimator's master distributor for your region. The MD-LX is supplied with a power adaptor for use in the US, Europe and UK regions. I hope this helps. Best Wishes Jules

Q: 5. Is this known to work with Tricasters?

A: Yes, as long as your NewTek Tricaster has NDI support the Kiloview N5 3G-SDI to NDI & NDI HX 2/3 Bidirectional Converter will be compatible.

Q: 6. What is the weight of the unit itself, without the cardboard box and packaging?

A: While the exact weight is not listed, the box it ships in weighs 0.73 pounds. We would imagine the unit will be only around a half pound or so.

Q: 7. I want to place this between a computer and projector looping through a Blackmagic ATEM. HDMI (Computer) - SDI (ATEM) - SDI (ATEM-AUX) - HDMI (Projector). The question is what happens if the ATEM is off. Will this automatically switch the projector to the Computer HDMI (Computer) - HDMI (Projector)?

A: As we see it, the outputs are always active so you should be good to go.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is it possible to connect an SDI-in and it simultaneously releases SDI -out and HDMI-out together?

A: Yes. Setting can be changed via usb control panel. According to manufacture you can connect an SDI-in and it simultaneously releases SDI -out and HDMI-out together with no control panel setting adjustments.

Q: 10. 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. =