Matrox Monarch EDGE S1 Appliance With Simultaneous Encode And Decode

Matrox Monarch EDGE S1 Appliance With Simultaneous Encode And Decode is built for broadcast workflows that need encoding and decoding to happen at the same time. It can receive, stream, and record video using SDI and IP sources, making it useful for contribution feeds, return paths, remote production, and other live broadcast applications.

The appliance combines 3G-SDI with dual 25Gb SFP input/output connectivity and supports two simultaneous streams. Genlock, closed captioning, HDR, VITC, tally, talkback, and multichannel audio support help it fit into established broadcast environments without stripping away the control signals engineers expect to keep.

Highlights

• Simultaneous encode and decode – handles contribution and return-feed duties from the same appliance
• Multi-stream H.264 processing – supports two simultaneous streams for professional IP workflows
• 3G-SDI and dual 25Gb SFP I/O – provides baseband and high-bandwidth network connectivity
• Broadcast timing and metadata support – includes genlock, closed captioning, HDR, and VITC
• Tally and talkback support – keeps production communication and status signals in the workflow
• Local USB recording – allows streams to be recorded to connected local drives

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Simultaneous H.264 encode/decode appliance
• Video connectivity: 3G-SDI and dual 25Gb SFP inputs/outputs
• Embedded audio: LAN (RJ45) / SDI
• Audio channels: Up to 16 channels per input
• Simultaneous streams: 2
• Transport protocols: DHCP, RTMP, RTP, RTSP, SRT, TCP, TCP/IP, TS-MPEG, UDP
• Reference and metadata: Genlock, closed captioning, HDR, VITC
• Production support: Tally and talkback
• Recording: Local drive recording via USB
• Monitoring output: DisplayPort up to 1080p
• Chassis: 1 RU half-rack
• Certifications: cULus, CE

Why It Helps

Contribution and return feeds normally pull a system in two directions at once. The Monarch EDGE S1 is designed around that reality, allowing encoding and decoding to run together instead of forcing the engineer to build separate boxes for each side of the path.

The combination of SDI and high-bandwidth SFP connectivity also gives the appliance room to sit between traditional broadcast infrastructure and IP transport. That makes it practical in facilities where baseband video and network delivery still need to coexist.

Production details such as genlock, tally, talkback, VITC, closed captions, HDR, and multichannel audio are carried into the design as well. Those features matter when the unit is being dropped into a working broadcast chain rather than used as a standalone streaming encoder.

System Characteristics

• Simultaneous encode/decode operation supports contribution and return workflows from one appliance
• Two-stream capability provides parallel IP processing for supported transport protocols
• SDI and 25Gb SFP connectivity bridges baseband and high-bandwidth network environments
• Broadcast synchronization support keeps genlock and VITC available within professional signal chains
• Integrated communication tools provide tally and talkback support for live production
• Half-rack 1 RU form factor keeps the appliance compact for flypacks, control rooms, and rack installations

What's In The Box

• 1 x Matrox Monarch EDGE S1 Simultaneous Encode/Decode Appliance
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x IEC Power Cable

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