At NAB 2018, which kicks off on April 7, Magewell will introduce its new Ultra Stream HDMI streaming encoder, which is designed for those who want to stream but may have very little technical knowledge. Providing an ideal solution for those looking for an easy-to-use streaming system using HDMI.
Removing the need for a laptop or browser-based interface to set up the streamer, Magewell designed the system to be configured using a Bluetooth connection to the iOS or Android app that comes pre-installed with the free Magewell app. “Once security, encoding, and destination parameters are set, recording and live streaming can be started and stopped instantly with physical buttons on the Ultra Stream unit or via virtual buttons in the app.”
The encoder also supports 4K HDMI inputs at 60fps with 4:2:0 color subsampling, automatically converting them to HD for recording and streaming, and is the first of many planned models expected to be released from the Ultra Stream family. Ultra Stream HDMI technology captures, encodes and streams video up to 1080p 60 via an HDMI input connection from a wide variety of video sources, including Blu-ray players, game consoles and camcorders.
“While the combination of capture devices with software from our partners continues to deliver powerful benefits, many customers need a compact, standalone streaming device that doesn’t require setup or a computer,” said Nick Ma, CEO at Magewell. “The Ultra Stream HDMI is ideal for these users, especially those with limited technical experience. Smartphones are almost ubiquitous, making them a natural and intuitive interface for controlling an encoder. The Ultra Stream HDMI enhances the role of smartphones in the production and sharing of content on the Internet, and those familiar with a modern mobile device can easily configure and control the encoder in minutes.
For more information and full specifications, go to the official Magewell.
