NANJING, China—Magewell will showcase the latest addition to its Pro Convert product line and introduce a new family of Pro Convert devices during InfoComm 2025, June 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Introduced at the 2025 NAB Show and making its InfoComm debut, the new Pro Convert IP to USB is a plug-and-play device that enables computers, including laptops, to capture an NDI, NDI HX or other streaming sources through a USB interface with no external power required, the company said.

It is well-suited for use in conference rooms, production studios and in environments where existing user software does not natively support NDI or other IP protocols as well as instances when the installation of additional software is not permitted, Magewell said.

The company will also preview its Pro Convert Xmit AIO, the first member of the Xmit family, at Infocomm. The streaming encoder/decoder is a standalone device that converts one channel of SDI or HDMI to or from NDI HX formats. For users who need a 4Kp60 NDI HX encoder, it offers a configurable encoding and decoding solution. The device is well-suited to many live production and ProAV installation applications on which NDI HX transport over 1 Gbps network infrastructures is employed, Magewell said.

See Magewell at InfoComm 2025 booth 2815.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NANJING, China—Magewell is ready to demonstrate three new models of its Pro Convert family of encoders and decoders—the Pro Convert 12G SDI Plus, the Pro Convert for NDI to SDI and the Pro Convert H.26x to SDI.

The Pro Convert 12G SDI Plus is a plug-and-play unit that ingests video up to 4K at 60 fps over a single-link, 12Gbps SDI interface and converts it to full NDI streams with low latency. This encoder supports up to 16 channels of embedded audio, while automatic input format detection and DHCP-based network configuration eliminate the need for manual setup. There is an SDI loop-through connection for input signals to be sent simultaneously to additional displays or equipment without external splitters or routers. Additional features include program and preview tally lights, protocol conversion for NDI control of non-NDI PTZ cameras and a standard 1/4-20-inch threat for camera mounting.

Both the Pro Convert for NDI to SDI and Pro Convert H.26X to SDI are decoders that convert input streams up to 2048x1080 at 60 fps for output via a 3Gbps SDI interface. The Pro Convert H.26x to SDI decodes H.264 or H.265 compressed video streams in streaming protocols that range from SRT, RTSP, RTMP, UDP, RTP and HLS. The Pro Convert for NDI to SDI, meanwhile, can decode all of those plus full-bandwidth NDI and high-efficiency, lower-bitrate NDI|HX streams.

All of the new Pro Convert models are expected to begin shipping by the end of September. For more information, visit www.magewell.com/pro-convert.  

NANJING, China—Magewell has updated its Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI and Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI 4K IP decoders, expanding their support for NewTek’s NDI media-over-IP technology. These upgrades add compatibility with high-efficiency, low-bitrate NDI|HX mode in NDI 4, complementing the decoders’ support for full-bandwidth NDI streams, per Magewell.

The Pro Convert units decode NDI input streams for output to HDMI monitors, projectors, production or distribution equipment. The decoders support NDI, SRT, RTSP, RTMP, UDP, RTP and HTTP (HLS) streams with H.264 or H.265 compression.

The NDI|HX mode supports full-resolution, full frame-rate video delivery over wireless and limited-bandwidth networks. In addition to supporting NDI|HX, the Pro Convert decoders can also be configured for compatibility with earlier NDI|HX variants implemented in some PTZ cameras and accessories. Other NDI 4 features like Discovery Server support are being incorporated.

“With support for both full-bandwidth NDI and NDI|HX—as well as internet streaming protocols—our decoders are now compatible with the broadest range of NDI sources from PTZ cameras and switchers to NewTek’s NDI|HX apps for iOS mobile devices,” said James Liu, vice president of engineering at Magewell.

NDI|HX support is available in the Pro Converter NDI decoders as a free firmware upgrade.

Magewell plans to show the update as part of its IBC Showcase. For more information, visit www.magewell.com.  

NANJING, China—Magewell now has a quartet of products making up its Pro Convert line of encoders for turning traditional video signals into IP-based production networks using NewTek’s NDI technology with the introduction of the Pro Convert SDI Plus. This new model converts SDI-connected HD or 2K input sources into NDI streams.

The Pro Convert SDI Plus joins the Pro Convert HDMI Plus, Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus and Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus. The Pro Convert SDI Plus and Pro Convert HDMI Plus encode 3G-SDI or HDMI signals into full bandwidth NDI streams up to 1080p60 HD; the HDMI Plus model can also down convert 4Kp60 to HD for encoding.

Each of the 4K models for Pro Convert, meanwhile, natively support 4K inputs and encoding. The HDMI 4K Plus transforms sources up to 4096x2160 at 60 frames per second through an HDMI 2.0 input interface, while the SDI 4K Plus model converts 6G-SDI signals up to 4K at 30 frames per second into NDI streams.

The entire Pro Convert line features NewTek’s NDI Embedded SDK, automatic input format detection and network configuration, loop-through connectivity and an intuitive browser-based interface. The products can be used both in-studio and the field. Additional features include 1/4-inch-20 thread for camera-mounting accessories, preview and program tally lights, and NDI-based PTZ camera control.

All of the Pro Convert models are now available for shipping.

NANJING, CHINA—Magewell has introduced the Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus, a low-latency encoder that converts up to 4K Ultra HD signals into full-bandwidth NDI streams.

"Many video professionals would like to take advantage of the flexibility and efficiency of IP-based production but have significant investments in SDI equipment such as cameras,” said company CEO and CTO Nick Ma. “Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus helps them maximize these investments by providing an easy-to-deploy and reliable bridge between their existing products and the thriving NDI ecosystem."

The new converter supports video up to 4K at 30 frames per second with embedded audio over a 6Gb/s SDI interface, the company said.

The Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus automatically detects input format and performs DHCP-based network configuration, making manual setup unnecessary, Magewell said. Once a video source is connected to the encoder, its signal is converted automatically at its native resolution and frame rate.

SDI loop-through enables the input signal to be sent to additional equipment simultaneously without the need for splitters or routers, thereby enabling users to establish an IP workflow without disrupting their existing traditional video infrastructures, the company said.

The new product has an intuitive browser-based interface, which provides access to status monitoring and advanced settings, giving users greater control over the conversion process.

Up/down/cross-conversion, de-interlacing and image adjustments are performed directly within the hardware.

The Pro Convert SDI 4K Plus offers a ¼-inch, 20 thread for use with standard camera-mounting accessories and preview and program tally lights to indicate when the NDI output stream is being use by another application.

Power can be supplied via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or the included power adapter.

More information is available on the Magewell website.