Product Description
The Matrox Monarch HD is a compact and user - friendly video streaming and recording device tailored for professional video producers. It enables you to stream a live event and record a high - quality master version for post - event editing at the same time. By separating the streaming and recording tasks in one unit, it ensures that Content Delivery Networks focus on delivering top - notch video to your audience while you maintain control over the archive quality. From HDMI sources like cameras or switchers, it generates an H.264 - encoded stream following RTSP or RTMP protocols. As it encodes video for live streaming, it simultaneously records high - quality MP4 or MOV files to an SD card, USB drive, or network - mapped drive. You can remotely control it using any computer or mobile device with a web browser. If an event is worth streaming, it's worth recording at the best quality. High - quality recordings add more value to post - event assets, which can be made available as quick - turnaround VOD files or fully - produced highlight reels. The Matrox Monarch HD allows sharing the H.264 encoder between streaming and recording, making recording quality and upload bandwidth independent. You can record a master - quality file at 25 Mbps while streaming at 5 Mbps. As a dedicated device, it can stream up to 20 Mbps or record up to 30 Mbps. It injects high - quality video regardless of the input source or target bitrate, thanks to its built - in H.264 encoder and high - quality deinterlacing and scaling engines. It offers the option to record H.264 video as MP4 or MOV files, which are versatile for various applications. You can upload them to your web server or CDNs like YouTube, or directly import them into most creation tools without transcoding. This powerful and sturdy device features simple one - touch stream and record buttons, low power consumption, a locking power connector, and a fanless design. Its HDMI output makes it easy to monitor the stream and recording, and it can pass all eight channels of embedded audio from input to output. There are also two channels of analog audio input with loopout via 1/8' stereo jacks. It can be placed on a desktop or racked, with up to three units fitting in a single 1RU tray. The storage and button controls are on the front, and power and I/O ports are at the back. Key features include recording high - quality video while streaming, easy - to - edit and upload file formats, a robust design, wide audience reach, SDI signal support, flexible recording destinations, simple configuration presets, remote control, integration into applications or environments, Crestron integration, and rack installation.
Using the Matrox Monarch HD is a breeze. First, connect it to your HDMI input source, like a camera or a switcher. Then, select your desired settings for streaming and recording. You can use presets to make configuration simple. For recording, choose your storage device - it can be an SD card, a USB drive, or a network - mapped drive. You can start streaming and recording with just one touch of the buttons. You can also control it remotely using a computer or mobile device with a web browser. When using it, make sure to operate it within the recommended temperature range of 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C) and relative humidity of 20 to 80% (non - condensing). The line voltage should be between 100 - 240V AC at 50 - 60 Hz. Avoid exposing it to extreme conditions or physical shocks. For maintenance, keep the device clean. Since it has a fanless design, dust can build up over time. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the exterior. Check the power connector regularly to ensure it's properly locked. If you're using an SD card, make sure to back up your files regularly and replace the card if it starts to show signs of wear.
