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By separating the task of recording from streaming in a single integrated unit, Matrox Monarch HD ensures that the Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) are focused on delivering quality video to your audience while you control the quality of the archive.
From any HDMI input source such as a camera or switcher, Matrox Monarch HD generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols. While encoding the video at bitrates suitable for live streaming, Matrox Monarch HD simultaneously records a high-quality MP4 or MOV file to an SD card, a USB drive, or a network-mapped drive. Matrox Monarch HD is remotely controlled using any computer or mobile device with a web browser.
If an event is worth streaming, it is worth recording at the highest possible quality. The better the recording quality, the more value it offers post event. These assets can be made available to your audience as fast turnaround VOD files or as fully post produced highlight reels.
Matrox Monarch HD supports sharing the H.264 encoder between the streaming and recording processes so recording quality and upload bandwidth are independent of each other. A typical setting will let a user record a master quality file at 25 Mbps while simultaneously streaming at a bitrate of 5 Mbps. As a dedicated streaming or recording appliance, Matrox Monarch HD can stream at bitrates up to 20 Mbps or record at bitrates as high as 30 Mpbs.
Matrox Monarch HD injects the highest quality video into every bit regardless of input source or target bitrate. Combining the power of the built-in H.264 encoder with Matrox’s high quality deinterlacing and scaling engines guarantees stunning results.
Matrox Monarch HD gives the option of recording high quality H.264 video as MP4 or MOV files. These formats offer maximum versatility for use in any application. Upload a file to your own web server or to a Content Delivery Network (CDN) like YouTube. Alternatively, you can directly import the file into most creation tools without the need for file transcoding.
Powerful and robust, Matrox Monarch HD offers simple, one touch stream and record pushbuttons, low power consumption, a locking power connector, and a fanless design. Matrox Monarch HD's HDMI output makes it easy to monitor what you are streaming and recording, regardless of whether the signal received from a camera, a switcher, a signal convertor, or a computer. All eight channels of embedded audio can be passed from the HDMI input to HDMI output ports. Two channels of analog audio input with loopout are also available via 1/8" stereo jacks. Its design allows Matrox Monarch HD to be just as easily located on a desktop as in a rack–up to three units can fit in a single 1RU tray. The storage and button controls are conveniently located on the front of the unit while the power and I/O ports are found at the back.
Whether you’re providing live content to Flash or Wowza servers, or to any of the popular CDNs, Matrox Monarch HD’s flexible streaming internet protocols’ support is up to task. Its useful encoding presets let you select the most appropriate resolution based on the available bandwidth. The target encoding streaming parameters only need to be entered once and saved as a unique profile. Multiple profiles can be saved if the device is used in different environments. Each profile can be loaded instantly without having to reenter data.
Matrox Monarch HD lets you select from a variety of recording media types. Use a USB key or drive when portability is important. A SD card might be your best option when a more secure and compact solution is required. Alternately, a system drive on a computer found on the network may prove extremely useful if multiple individuals need to access the footage.
A simple web page is all that is needed to harness the power of Matrox Monarch HD. You can control and configure the appliance using any device on your network that supports a standard web browsing application. A single Matrox Monarch HD device can act as a master to multiple slave devices. From a single web page, you can simultaneously start the recording and/or streaming of up to four Matrox Monarch HD devices.
The very simple Monarch HD Control API has an HTTP-based API that lets users and system integrators create their own control software to start, stop and get the status of a device. The Monarch HD Command Center Web UI is used to initially configure the device with streaming and recording parameters and, once set up, users have the flexibility to control the unit using the Command Center Web UI controls, on-device buttons only or their own applications written using the Control API.
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| HDMI Video Input | Progressive 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Frames per second 1280x720@ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second |
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| Interlaced 1920x1080i 29.97/25 frames per second | |
| Video Input Format is Auto-Detected | |
| HDMI Video Output | Preview output of video input signal. 2 Frame delay from input to output. |
| Audio Input | Processes first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI input signal. |
| Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack. | |
| Line Level | |
| Audio Output | Passthrough of all embedded audio channels in HDMI signal. |
| Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack – passthrough of input. | |
| Line Level | |
| Resolutions | Selectable encoding resolutions ranging from: 128x128 to 1920x1080 |
| Bit Rates Ranges | Record Only Mode: 100 kbps to 30 Mbps |
| Stream Only Mode: 100 kbps to 20 Mbps | |
| Independent Stream and Record Mode**:, Recording: 100 kbps - 30 Mbps, Streaming: 100 kbps - 10 Mbps, Maximum combined total bitrate of 30 Mbps | |
| **Note that when both streaming and recording resolutions are above 1280x720, the encode parameters must be identical for both processes. Completely Independent recording and streaming settings are available when either the streaming or the recording resolution is 1280x720 or below. | |
| Encode Frame Rates | Encode frame rates representing 1:1, ½ and ¼of the input frames rates are supported |
| Note that the maximum encode frame rate is 30 fps when encode resolution is 1920 x 1080 | |
| Encoding Profiles | Baseline, Main and High |
| Encoding Controls | 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support GOP Size and Structure Variable bit rate support Average max/min data rate controls Deblocking Filter |
| Standard | AAC-LC |
| Sample Frequency | 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz when digitized from analog source |
| Channels | 2 channels Stereo (L/R) |
| Bit Rates | Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps |
| Scaler | High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer. |
| Available to both streaming and recording operations. | |
| File Type | Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio. |
| Recording Lengths | Maximum file length of 300 minutes - irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch HD will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes. |
| Connector | RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing |
| Protocols | RTMP, RTSP/RTP |
| IPv4 Support | |
| Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10) | |
| Computer Based control | HTTP via standard PC or Mac web browser using Matrox Command Center. The simple Monarch HD Control API is also available to programmers to create their own application to start and stop the Monarch HD. |
| Physical Interface | On Device push buttons for independent streaming and recording Start/Stop control |
| 2 x USB 2.0 | Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system The Monarch HD will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of “thumb” drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for “read” operations while the Monarch HD requires sustained “write” capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable. |
| 1 x SD card Slot | Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended). |
| Network Mapped Drive | Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems). |
| Status Page | Provides relevant operational information concerning Status of MonarchHD unit at that time including; Input video detection and resolution, State and configuration of Streaming operation, State and configuration of Recording operation, Error conditions, etc. |
| Control Page | Recording and Streaming operations initiated here including Synchronized start/stop operations. Multiple Monarch devices can be synchronized in a Master/Slave topology to allow for synchronized record and streaming operations across multiple units via a single interface. |
| Record Settings | Configuration of recording parameters set within this page. A number of presets are included which are selected based on post event use of the recorded asset. If file is to be uploaded for VOD purposes, a YouTube preset may be selected. If content is to be edited for high quality production, a higher bitrate preset may be preferable. |
| Streaming Settings | Configuration of Streaming parameters performed on this page. The RTMP or RTSP credentials as well as encoding parameters are entered. Encoder presets have been included to quickly select an ideal encoder settings based on desired delivery resolution or bitrate. The loading of Flash Media Server XML configuration files is supported. |
| Administrative tools | Device Naming, IP configuration, Date/Time settings and a variety of other tasks performed via this page. |
| Additional Tools | Matrox provide PC or Mac based utilities to help detect Monarch HD Device on a particular Network (DHCP server required). |
| Dimensions | 5.60 in. long (14.2 cm) 4.30 in. deep (10.9 cm) excluding inserted SD-CARD 4.40 in. deep (11.2 cm) including inserted SD-CARD 1.22 in. (3.1 cm) high including rubber feet |
| Weight | 0.66 lbs (300 grams) excluding power supply |
| Operating conditions | 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Power | Line Voltage: 100-240V AC, 0.5A |
| Frequency: 50-60 Hz | |
| Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C8 | |
| Output: +5VDC, 3A max | |
| Total power consumption: 15 Watts | |
| DIN4 Locking Power Connector | |
| Transport and Storage | Max Operating Altitude: 3000 meters |
| Max Transport altitude: 12,000 meters | |
| Storage Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) | |
| Regulatory | FCC Class B, CE Mark Class B, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI |
| RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC | |
| Warranty | 2 years with free telephone support |
| In the box | Matrox Monarch HD device |
| Matrox Monarch HD external power supply | |
| IEC-C8 power cords (US, GB and EU) |
*Specifications correct at time of publication
