Convert HDMI video to an NDI stream with the Pro Convert HDMI Plus video signal converter from Magewell. Pro Convert features one HDMI input and one HDMI loop-through output with eight channels of embedded audio, and it supports HDMI input up to DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 at 60 fps. The RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port supports encoded NDI output up to 2048 x 2160 8-bit 4:2:2 at 120 fps.

The HDMI loop-through allows you to view your input on a monitor while your NDI-encoded stream can be sent to a variety of NDI-compatible encoding or streaming applications such as OBS, XSplit, vMix, Wirecast, and others via Ethernet. The mini DIN-8 tally/PTZ port provides tally input to pass-through as well as for use with the unit's status LEDs. The LEDs also indicate power, output, and input signal status.

The unit is powered by a 5V power adapter connected to its USB 2.0 Type-B port or via PoE (Power over Ethernet) over its RJ45 port. The Pro Convert can be managed with a web UI to configure settings and to perform firmware updates via the USB port. A 1/4"-20 mounting thread allows you to mount the unit in a rack, bracket, or on a stand. Included with the Pro Convert are a USB cable, a 5V power adapter, a mini DIN-8 cable, and an L-bracket for mounting.

Convert 4K HDMI Video to NDI Stream    1 x HDMI Input, 1 x HDMI Loop-Through    1 x RJ45 + PoE NDI Output    HDMI 1.4, 2.0, DVI-D 1.0 Supported    Input up to DCI 4K60 4:2:0 Video    NDI Encode up to 2K120 4:2:0    1 x Mini DIN-8 for PTZ/Tally

• One HDMI input, one HDMI loop-through output with embedded audio
• Convert one HDMI signal with 8 channels of embedded audio to an NDI stream
• Supports up to 4K60 input
• Supports up to 2048 x 2160 8-bit 4:2:2 at 120 fps NDI encoding output
• USB 2.0 Type-B 5V power and PoE via RJ45 port
• Mini DIN-8 PTZ/Tally port
• Support for NDI 3.x
• Support for 8-channel IEC60958 audio streams
• Support for extraction of audio formation information and channel status data
• Support for extraction of video timing information
• Support for extraction of 3D format information
• Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode
• 297 MHz HDMI receiver
• Adaptive HDMI equalizer
• Support for customized EDID
• Support for extraction of AVI/audio InfoFrames

• Video brightness, contrast, saturation, hue adjustment
• Video deinterlacing
  • Top field only
  • Bottom field only
• Video aspect ratio conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of output aspect ratio
• Video color format conversion
  • Auto or manual selection of input color format and quantization range
  • Auto or manual selection of output color format, quantization range, and saturation range
  • Support for RGB, YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 input color formats
  • Support for YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020 output color formats
  • Support for Limited or Full quantization range
  • Support for Limited, Full, and 'Extended gamut' saturation range
• Video frame rate conversion
• Video mirror flip

• Support for setting the device name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the device name is 'Pro Convert'
• Support for setting the source name shown in the system using Web UI. By default, the source name is 'board-index + serial number'
• Support for setting board-index, from 0 to F, through on-board rotary switch

• The state of power supply: on/off
• Tally: preview/program
• The state of input signal: locked/unlocked
• The state of loopthrough signal: loopthrough connected and signal detected/undetected

The following software has been tested successfully with the Pro Convert HDMI:

• OBS
• XSplit
• vMix
• VidBlasterX
• Wirecast
• streamstar SW
• mimoLive
• NewTek NDI-enabled encoding or streaming software

The following web browsers have been tested successfully with the Pro Convert Web UI:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above
• Google Chrome version 49 and above
• Apple Safari 11.1 and above
• Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would I need to do anything special for this to support a shielded category cable?

A: Shielded and unshielded cables can plug directly into the BNC ports on the Magewell Pro Convert SDI Plus.

Q: 2. Can someone tell me what the Network connection is at? 1gb or can it be 10g? I know on the NDI HDMI (or SDI) Magewell converters its a 1gb network connection.

A: The connector is a gigabit connector on the Magewell Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus. Network Interfaces 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet IEEE 802.3af PoE

Q: 3. I'm using this with my Avid Media Composer on my laptop to get a clean reference monitor signal out. The audio is out of sync. Its ahead of the avid playback. Is there something to adjust to fix this?

A: NDI introduces delay therefore we typically don't recommend using NDI in an editing scenario. if your goal is to have the audio and video in sync you will need to output both the Audio and the video via NDI.

Q: 4. Can I use this to get an NDI signal from my iMac and convert it to an HDMI signal to my BMD switcher to run lyrics on my livestream?

A: As long as the software you are using for your lyrics supports an NDI output signal through your iMac, this device should work to decode it into an HDMI video signal for us with a Blackmagic Switcher.

Q: 5. Can this up or down scale to a HDMI input to NDI at 2160p29.97Hz (not 30Hz)?

A: No, The Magewell Pro Convert HDMI Plus does not support 4k encoding. Please use the Magewell Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus BH #MA64010 thttps://bhpho.to/3zgjsiO Also, the input frame rate needs to be 29.97Hz or 59.94Hz so that the encoder is able to output at 29.97Hz.

Q: 6. What is the difference between this and the Pro Convert HDMI Plus? (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1454576-REG/magewell_64020_pro_convert_hdmi_plus.html)

A: The main difference is that the Magewell Pro Convert HDMI plus does not support 4k NDI encoding like the Pro Convert HDMI 4k will. The Pro Convert HDMI support up to 2k NDI encoding.

Q: 7. I'd like to output a Transparent lower thirds image from my computer via NDI, will this device receive the keyed image via NDI and pass it along via the HDMI going into my ATEM?

A: NDI does support Alpha channel keying. The Magewell Pro Convert NDI to HDMI Decoder would work.

Q: 8. Does this unit work with any sort of Cloud interface where it can receive a signal from NDI sources in a completely different location? (Similar to Birddog Cloud)

A: no this converter will only work with NDI locally

Q: 9. Can this upscale a 1080p30 NDI feed into a 4k29.97 hdmi output?

A: Yes it can.

Q: 10. Does this device output over hdmi 3840x2160 30 fps?

A: Yes, the Magewell Pro Convert NDI to HDMI Decoder does output 3840 x 2160 30 fps over HDMI.