Ultra Stream HDMI

The Magewell Ultra Stream HDMI is a standalone live streaming and recording encoder that makes professional-quality broadcasting genuinely accessible — connecting any HDMI source to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch or any RTMP destination with a single button press, without a PC, without a capture card and without technical expertise at the point of operation. Accepting HDMI inputs up to 4K60 with a dedicated loop-through output, it encodes dual streams simultaneously in H.264 or H.265 for streaming and recording, connects via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 3G/4G mobile broadband modem, and is controlled via physical on-device buttons or an intuitive iOS and Android app. For houses of worship, live event operators, educators, content creators and corporate communications teams who need reliable, hardware-based streaming that anyone can operate, the Ultra Stream HDMI delivers professional results in a remarkably compact form factor. Supplied by iView Data, authorised UK Magewell distributor, with full UK warranty and same-day dispatch from UK stock.

Core Functions & Capabilities

• One-Button Live Streaming: Physical start/stop button on the device initiates and ends live streams to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch or any custom RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP destination — no computer, no software and no technical operator required at the device location during a live event.
• 4K HDMI Input with Loop-Through: Accepts HDMI 1.4a and DVI-D sources at up to 4096×2160 60fps 4:2:0 (or 4K30 4:4:4/4:2:2) with a dedicated HDMI loop-through output — pass the full 4K signal to a local monitor or downstream device simultaneously while streaming downscaled HD to your platforms.
• Dual Stream Encoding — Stream & Record Simultaneously: Encodes a main stream (up to 8Mbps) and a sub stream (up to 2Mbps) simultaneously — enabling simultaneous streaming at a lower resolution/bitrate and recording at full quality, with independent resolution and frame rate settings for each.
• H.264 & H.265 (HEVC) Encoding: Supports both H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video encoding with AAC audio at 48kHz 16-bit — delivering broadcast-quality streams at efficient bitrates suitable for HD live delivery over any internet connection.
• Flexible Recording Options: Records simultaneously to a USB flash drive (MP4 or MOV), 32GB internal SD storage and a paired mobile device — with configurable recording durations from 5 minutes to 2 hours, auto-recording, loop recording and file upload to FTP, Dropbox or Google Drive.
• Analogue Audio I/O: 3.5mm microphone input for external audio sources and 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring the HDMI-embedded audio — enabling microphone narration, external audio mixing and on-site audio confidence monitoring without additional equipment.
• Two Simultaneous Streaming Destinations: Stream to two different platforms or destinations simultaneously — reach YouTube Live and Facebook Live at the same time, or combine a platform stream with a custom RTMP server for simultaneous distribution.
• Native Platform Integration: Built-in native support for Facebook, YouTube and Twitch — log in directly from the app and go live without manually entering stream keys or RTMP server URLs.

Key Features

• iOS & Android App Control: The Ultra Stream HDMI is controlled primarily via an intuitive smartphone app — connect over Bluetooth 4.0 BLE for initial pairing, then manage streaming, recording, quality settings and monitoring over Wi-Fi. No web interface required for routine operation.
• Triple Connectivity — Ethernet, Wi-Fi & 4G: Connects via wired Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or an external 3G/4G USB mobile broadband modem (not included) — ensuring a reliable internet connection for live streaming from any location, including venues without stable Wi-Fi.
• 32GB Internal SD Storage: Built-in 32GB internal storage enables recording without an external USB drive — upload recordings via FTP, Dropbox or Google Drive directly from the web interface without removing media.
• Control Hub Compatible: Registers with up to two Magewell Control Hub platforms for centralised management, firmware updates and real-time status monitoring across multiple Ultra Stream devices in a facility or across multiple locations.
• Browser-Based Web GUI: Full configuration including stream profiles, video and colour parameters, network settings, no-signal image and firmware updates via any modern browser — compatible with IE, Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Opera.
• LED Status Indicators: Dedicated LEDs confirm input signal, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB drive status at a glance — plus device state indicators for startup, recording, streaming and firmware update without requiring the app or web GUI.
• Ultra-Compact Form Factor: 94.2 × 94.2 × 22.3mm — fits in a camera bag, mounts on a shelf or sits on any surface. Lightweight enough for field deployment while robust enough for permanent installation in a rack or AV cabinet.
• HTTP APIs: Full HTTP API access for integration with third-party control systems, automation platforms and custom enterprise management solutions.

Ideal For

• Houses of Worship — Weekly Service Streaming: Stream Sunday services to YouTube Live and Facebook Live simultaneously with a single button press — no technical operator required during the service, with the smartphone app providing remote monitoring and control from anywhere in the building.
• Live Events & Conferences: Reliable standalone streaming for conferences, award ceremonies, product launches and corporate events — HDMI loop-through maintains the room display while the Ultra Stream delivers the HD stream to remote viewers without a PC-based streaming setup.
• Education & Lecture Capture: Stream and record lectures, training sessions and hybrid learning content from any HDMI source — the internal 32GB SD card records locally while simultaneously streaming to your platform of choice, with Dropbox or Google Drive upload for immediate file sharing after the session.
• Sports & Community Broadcasting: Stream live sports from pitchside or courtside using 4G mobile broadband for locations without stable Wi-Fi — professional-quality H.265 HDMI streaming from any HDMI camera or production output to any RTMP platform.
• Content Creators & Podcasters: Stream multi-platform content from any HDMI camera or gaming console output — simultaneously record at full quality to USB drive while streaming at reduced bitrate, with the smartphone app providing complete control without a laptop at the desk.
• Corporate Communications: Stream town halls, all-hands meetings and internal events to platforms or custom RTMP servers from any meeting room with an HDMI source — the app-controlled interface requires no AV expertise from the meeting organiser.

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Magewell Part Number: 53010 (UK: 53013). Full technical specifications are available on the Specifications tab above. 3G/4G USB modem not included. Internal SD card 32GB. Supplied by iView Data, authorised UK Magewell distributor, with full UK warranty and same-day UK dispatch.