The Magewell Pro Convert SDI TX is a compact, cost-effective standalone NDI encoder. For those seeking a dedicated Magewell SDI to NDI encoder, it converts a single 3G-SDI source into a Full NDI High Bandwidth stream on a standard Gigabit Ethernet network.
Designed as an entry-level encoder in the Pro Convert family, it delivers the same FPGA-based signal quality, PoE power, PTZ camera control and tally light support as the flagship Plus models. The Magewell SDI to NDI encoder, however, does not have the loop-through or encode/decode switching those models carry.
This makes it the right choice when a dedicated, fixed-direction SDI-to-NDI conversion point is all that is required. In short, the Magewell SDI to NDI encoder is an ideal device for streamlined SDI to IP workflows.
Core Functions & Capabilities
- 3G-SDI to Full NDI Encoding: Converts a single SD/HD/3G-SDI input into a Full NDI High Bandwidth stream at up to 2048×1080 (DCI 2K) at 60fps — making any SDI camera, router output or monitor feed an immediately discoverable NDI source on your network.
- 16-Channel SDI Audio: Captures all 16 channels of SDI-embedded audio and transmits them as 16-channel NDI-embedded audio — preserving the full audio payload of broadcast SDI sources without downmixing or channel reduction.
- Flexible Output Resolution: Encodes at the native input resolution or any custom resolution — with output frame rates at full, half, third or quarter of the input frame rate. Useful for creating low-bandwidth NDI streams for preview or monitoring without additional hardware.
- FPGA Video Processing: Onboard FPGA handles deinterlacing, up/down scaling, frame rate conversion and aspect ratio adjustment — processing the SDI signal entirely in hardware with zero impact on any connected host CPU.
- PTZ Camera Control: Controls PTZ cameras over the network using VISCA, Visca UDP, Visca UDP2RS232, PELCO-P and PELCO-D protocols via the shared Mini-DIN 8 port — enabling NDI-based camera control without a separate PTZ controller or serial cable run.
- Tally Light Support: The Mini-DIN 8 port also carries programme and preview tally signals — with a tally light accessory included in the box. Connect directly to any PTZ camera tally input for on-camera tally indication.
- Long SDI Cable Support: Integrated cable equaliser supports 3G-SDI cable runs up to 180m (591ft) — enabling installation at SDI source locations where running a separate network cable is simpler than replacing an existing long SDI run.
- NDI 6.2 Support: Fully updated to NDI SDK 6.2 — ensuring compatibility with current NDI production systems, software and network infrastructure.
Key Features
- PoE Powered: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet from a standard PoE switch — single cable carries both network and power to the device, simplifying installation at camera or router locations without a separate power feed.
- Compact Form Factor: 100.9 × 60.2 × 23.3mm — identical footprint to other Pro Convert family members, fitting on a desktop, mounting on a camera cage or clipping to a bracket. ¼–20 threaded mounting hole included for camera or stand mounting.
- Browser-Based Web GUI: Full configuration, signal monitoring and status information via any modern browser — no software installation required. Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, IE and Opera.
- Control Hub Compatible: Registers with Magewell Control Hub for centralised management of multiple Pro Convert devices — configure, monitor and update firmware from a single browser interface across an entire facility.
- Rotary DIP Switch: 16-position onboard rotary switch assigns a unique device index from 0 to F — enabling reliable multi-device identification in installations where multiple Pro Convert SDI TX units are deployed.
- NDI Studio Monitor & OBS Compatible: Works out of the box with NDI Studio Monitor, OBS, vMix and all NDI-enabled production software — discoverable on the network immediately on connection without driver installation.
- LED Status Indicators: Dedicated LEDs show power state and input signal lock status at a glance — enabling quick status verification without web GUI access during live production.
- Crestron & Q-SYS Plugins: Official Crestron SIMPL+ plugin and Q-SYS plugin available — enabling full integration into enterprise control systems for AV-over-IP and building automation environments.
Ideal For
- Houses of Worship — SDI Camera Integration: Bring existing SDI cameras — PTZ or manned — into an NDI production workflow without replacing them. Mount directly on the camera, power via PoE and the camera appears instantly as an NDI source in vMix, OBS or any NDI-enabled switcher thanks to the Magewell SDI to NDI encoder.
- Broadcast & Studio — SDI Router to NDI: Connect SDI router outputs to the network as NDI sources — enabling NDI-based production software, monitoring tools and IP distribution systems to access any baseband SDI signal in the facility without additional routing infrastructure.
- Live Events & IMAG: Convert fixed-position SDI cameras at venue locations to NDI over the venue network — eliminating SDI cable runs back to the production area while maintaining full broadcast-quality signal and tally control.
- Education & Lecture Capture: Convert existing SDI lecture room cameras to NDI for integration with lecture capture systems, streaming encoders and remote production workflows — without replacing installed SDI infrastructure.
- Medical & Surgical Imaging: Encode SDI output from surgical cameras, endoscopes or diagnostic equipment as NDI for distribution to consultation rooms, recording systems or telemedicine platforms over the clinical network.
- Corporate AV Upgrades: Bring legacy SDI cameras and presentation equipment into modern NDI-based AV infrastructure in meeting rooms, auditoriums and conference facilities — a cost-effective bridge between existing investment and current IP workflow standards.
Magewell Part Number: 64060. Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab above. NDI® is a trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. PTZ tally light accessory included. SIM card not applicable to this product.
