Matrox Maevex MGX E2 Dual 4K60 Encoder

Matrox Maevex MGX E2 Dual 4K60 Encoder is built for professional AV-over-IP systems that need to move two UHD sources across the network from one encoder. It accepts two HDMI feeds and can encode both at up to 4K60 using H.265 or H.264, while the local HDMI outputs keep the source signals available at the equipment location.

The E2 supports IPMX and Matrox IQ Mode along with RTP/RTSP, SRT, and MPEG2-TS. Dual 1/2.5 GbE interfaces, USB extension, analog audio connections, video scaling, and built-in compositing give broadcast and AV engineers a flexible platform for corporate distribution, control rooms, remote workstations, and other networked video environments.

Highlights

• Dual 4K60 encoding – handles up to two 4K60 HDMI sources from one appliance
• H.265 and H.264 compression – supports efficient network transport for professional AV-over-IP workflows
• IPMX and Matrox IQ Mode – provides options for standards-based or Matrox low-latency IP distribution
• Dual HDMI input and output – keeps local source monitoring available while streams are encoded
• Dual 1 / 2.5 GbE networking – provides two independent RJ45 interfaces with separate MAC addresses
• USB extension support – carries keyboard, mouse, and webcam functions alongside video workflows

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Dual 4K60 AV-over-IP encoder
• Video inputs: 2 x HDMI Type A with retention screws
• Video outputs: 2 x HDMI Type A with retention screws
• Maximum input resolution: Up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz
• Maximum passthrough output: Up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz, progressive
• H.265 encoding: Up to 2 x 4K60, 4:2:0 or 4:4:4
• H.264 encoding: Up to 2 x 4K60, 4:2:0
• Video bitrate: 50 Kbps to 400 Mbps per stream
• H.265 color support: 4:2:0 8/10-bit; 4:4:4 8/10-bit
• H.264 color support: 4:2:0 8-bit
• Video scaling: Yes
• Video compositing: Yes; fixed Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture layouts
• Preview mode: Yes
• HDCP support: 1.4 and 2.3
• HDMI audio input: LPCM 2-channel stereo
• Microphone input: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Line input: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Headphone output: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Line output: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Audio encoding: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, raw and ADTS
• Audio bitrate: Up to 1152 Kbps AAC-LC
• Uncompressed audio: Supported with IPMX and Matrox IQ Mode
• Network I/O: 2 x RJ45 1000/2500 Base-T
• USB: 4 x USB-A front; 1 x USB-C rear
• USB-C host support: Yes
• COM port: 5-pin COM port
• IP addressing: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP or static IP
• Routing: Unicast, multicast, multi-unicast
• Streaming formats: IPMX, Matrox IQ Mode, RTP/RTSP, SRT, MPEG2-TS
• Discovery and control: NMOS IS-04 and IS-05
• Command and control: mDNS, LLMNR, HTTPS over TCP
• Matrox IQ Mode latency: As low as 32 ms glass-to-glass
• IPMX latency: As low as 120 ms glass-to-glass
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Form factor: Standalone appliance; rack mountable, 1 RU / half-rack horizontal
• Dimensions: 206 × 185 × 46 mm (8.11 × 7.28 × 1.81 in)
• Weight: 1.265 kg (2.79 lb)

Why It Helps

The E2 is useful when two high-resolution sources need to leave the room without dedicating a separate encoder to each feed. Both HDMI inputs can be encoded at up to 4K60, which gives engineers a cleaner way to build dual-source presentation, monitoring, or control-room links over the existing IP infrastructure.

Local HDMI outputs also keep the workflow practical. Operators can continue using nearby displays while the same material is being delivered across the network. That is especially helpful in rooms where local confidence monitoring still matters even though the main distribution path is IP.

The network side is flexible as well. IPMX and Matrox IQ Mode cover low-latency professional AV transport, while RTP/RTSP, SRT, and MPEG2-TS make the appliance easier to integrate with systems that already use conventional streaming protocols. USB support extends the workflow beyond video by allowing keyboards, mice, and webcams to remain part of a remote setup.

System Characteristics

• Two-channel 4K60 encoding reduces the number of appliances needed for dual-source UHD workflows
• H.265 4:4:4 support preserves detailed color information for desktop, control-room, and visualization applications
• Local HDMI passthrough keeps source monitoring available while content is sent over the network
• Built-in compositing supports PiP and PbP layouts without adding another processor to the signal path
• Multi-protocol transport allows deployment across IPMX, Matrox IQ Mode, RTP/RTSP, SRT, and MPEG2-TS environments
• NMOS discovery and control helps the encoder fit into standards-based professional IP media systems

What's In The Box

• 1 x Matrox Maevex MGX E2 Dual 4K60 Encoder
• 1 x Power Supply, 110-240V AC, 19VDC 120W

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