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Matrox Monarch Edge E4 Four-Channel 8-bit HD SDI Encoder

MAT-MDG4-E8-I2
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The Matrox Monarch Edge E4 is a leading solution in 4K and multi-HD video transport for live, multi-camera events, specially designed for remote production (REMI). This model, offering 4:2:0, 8-bit encoding, is perfect for productions requiring broadcast-quality output.

Adaptable for 4K production needs, the Monarch Edge E4 supports 4K signals via 12G-SDI or quad 3G-SDI inputs, delivering a seamless 4K stream. Future support for all SDI resolutions on ST 2110 networked I/O ports with SFP28 connectivity is planned, broadening its applicability for various production setups. Its compact design ensures that two units can easily accommodate within a single 1RU space.

Highlighting features include high-quality 8-bit H.264 encoding, ensuring exceptional image quality, alongside exceptionally low latency, achieving "glass-to-glass" delays as minimal as 100ms. This model is specifically crafted for producing multi-angle live events with pristine quality and minimal delay, making it an essential tool for professional broadcast environments.

Product overview

Key product features

- Big productions, small footprint
- Built for high quality 8-bit encoding
- Exceptionally low latency
- Flexible protocols
- Versatile recording
- Simple, easy to use Tally and Talkback
- Comprehensive connectivity
- Convenient, centralised control
- Localised preview
- Robust and practical design

Data & specifications sheet

**CONNECTIVITY**

**Input Connections**

- 1 x 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082
- 3 x 3G SDI per SMPTE ST 425 (Level A mapping only)
- UHD support using 4x SDI per SMPTE ST 425-5
- Square division
- 2 x sample interleave
- 2 x SFP 28 network ports (up to 25 Gbps)
- Capture up to four independent 3 Gbps video streams or one 12 Gbps (4Kp60) stream encapsulated per SMPTE ST 2110-10, -20, and -21. Seamless protection (redundancy) according to SMPTE ST 2022-7.

**Output Connections**

- 1 x 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082
- 3x 3G SDI per SMPTE ST 425 (Level A mapping only)
- UHD support using 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082
- Square division
- 2x sample interleave
- 2 x SFP 28 network ports (up to 25 Gbps)
- Output up to four independent 3 Gbps video streams or one 12 Gbps (4Kp60) stream encapsulated per SMPTE ST 2110-10, -20, and -21. Seamless protection (redundancy) according to SMPTE ST 2022-7.

**Resolutions**

- 2160p at 50, 59.94, 60 fps
- 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
- 1080i at 25, 29.97, 30 fps
- 720p at 50, 59.94, 60 fps

**Genlock**

- Bi-level genlock output (encoder)
- Bi-level or tri-level genlock input (decoder)

**Digital Audio**

- 16 x channels of embedded SDI audio is supported per input
- 8 x channels of audio support per encode using SRT or MPEG2 TS

**Analog Audio**

- 2 x channels of balanced analog audio input via XLR connector
- 2 x channels of balanced analog audio output via XLR connector
- 1 channel of unbalanced stereo audio output via 1/8” TRS connector

**Audio Processing**

- Embedded or analog audio channels can be compressed as a stereo pair or processed as PCM1 (uncompressed audio)
- Multi-channel audio support as separate audio pairs

**USB Ports**

- 2 x USB 2.0 (front)
- 1 x USB 3.0 (back)

**Confidence Preview**

- 1 x DisplayPort 1.1
- Maximum resolution: 1920x1080

**Multi-unit support**

- Yes

**CONTROL & MANAGEMENT**

**Access**

- Monarch EDGE Control Hub dedicated Windows® application
- RESTful HTTP API

**Physical**

- On-device buttons and screen for basic set up and monitoring operations.

**COMPRESSION**

**Codecs**

- Video: H.264/MPEG-4 part 10 (AVC)
- Audio: AAC-HE and AAC-LC

**Bitrate per stream**

- Video: Up to 120 Mbps
- Audio: From 32 to 256 Kbps

**Chroma sub-sampling**

- 4:2:0

**Encoding controls**

- Up to 5.2 level support
- GOP size and structure
- Variable and constant bit rate support
- Average max/min data rate controls
- Encoding frame rates offered independently of input frame rates

**Decoding controls**

- Scaling of HD/UHD resolutions
- Frame rate conversions

**Profile**

- Up to High 4:2:2 profile (Hi422P)

**Latency**

- Encode latency as low as 100ms glass-to-glass (network transfers not included in value)

**Encode density/workflow examples**

- 4:2:0 - 1x 3840x2160p @60fps
- 8x 1920x1080 @60fps
- 16x 1920x1080 @30fps

**Plus proxy stream**

- 1 x 1080p proxy stream

(There are a number of additional encoding profiles that can be generated per input.

**VANC ANCILLARY DATA PROCESSING (SDI and IP)**

- Closed captioning (CC) embedded in VANC processing as CEA-608/708
- Vertical interval timecode (ST 12-2)
- HDR and colorimetry metadata

**TALLY**

- 8 x tally signals (sent to cameras - encoder)
- 8x tally signals (sent from switcher - decoder)
- Tally ports available via a 15-pin D-SUB Connector

**STREAMING PROTOCOLS**

- MPEG-2 TS over UDP
- RTP/RTSP
- Native RTP1 (unicast or multicast)
- SRT (Caller, Listener and Rendez-Vous modes)
- RTMP (encoder only)

**NETWORK**

- 2x RJ45, 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
- 2x MSA-compatible SFP28 cage supporting 10 GbE and 25 GbE modules

**PHYSICAL AND POWER**

**Product dimensions**

- 217mm x 189mm x 43 mm (length x width x height)
- 1.66kg
- Rack-mountable; two Monarch EDGE appliances can fit in 1 RU space

**Operating conditions**

- 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)

**Power**

- Line voltage: 12 volts
- Total power consumption: 45 watts [avg.]
- Connector: DIN 4

**Power supply**

- Line voltage: 100-240 VAC
- Frequency: 50-60 Hz
- Input: external AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14
- DIN4 locking power connector

**Regulatory**

- EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI
- Power-supply safety: UL/CUL(UL60950-1), TUV-GS(EN60950-1), T-LICENSE(BS EN60950-1), CC(GB4943.1-2011), PSE(J60950), SAA(AS/NZS60950-1), KC-MARK(K60950), S-MARK(IEC60950-1)
- RoHS directive 2002/95/EC

**Warranty**

- Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support

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