Monarch EDGE Technical Specifications

Product
Part number	MDG4/E10/I2 (4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit encoding) MDG4/E8/I2 (4:2:0 8-bit encoding) MDG4/D/I2 (4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit decoding)
Connectivity
Input connections	1x 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082 3x 3G SDI per SMPTE ST 425 (Level A and B mapping) UHD support using 4x SDI per SMPTE ST 425-5 Square division 2x sample interleave¹ Capture up to four independent 3 Gbps video streams or one 12 Gbps (4Kp60) stream encapsulated per SMPTE ST 2110-10, -20, and -21. Seamless protection (redundancy) according to SMPTE ST 2022-7¹
Output connections	1x 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082 3x 3G SDI per SMPTE ST 425 (Level A mapping only) UHD support using 12G SDI per SMPTE ST 2082 Square division 2x sample interleave¹ Output up to four independent 3 Gbps video streams or one 12 Gbps (4Kp60) stream encapsulated per SMPTE ST 2110-10, -20, and -21. Seamless protection (redundancy) according to SMPTE ST 2022-7.
Resolutions	2160p at 50, 59.94, 60 fps 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps 1080i at 25, 29.97, 30 fps 720p at 50, 59.94, 60 fps
Genlock	Bi-level genlock output (encoder) Bi-level or tri-level genlock input (decoder)
Digital audio	16x channels of embedded SDI audio is supported per input 16x channels of audio support per encode using SRT or MPEG2-TS
Analog audio²	2x channels of balanced analog audio input via XLR connector 2x channels of balanced analog audio output via XLR connector 1 channel of unbalanced stereo audio output via 1/8” TRS connector
Audio processing	Embedded or analog audio channels can be compressed as a stereo pair or processed as PCM¹ (uncompressed audio) Multi-channel audio support as separate audio pairs
USB ports	2x USB 2.0 (front) 1x USB 3.0 (back)
Confidence preview	1x DisplayPort 1.1 Maximum resolution: 1920x1080
Multi-unit synchronization support	Yes
Reconfigurable I/O	Yes (for Monarch EDGE E4 10-bit SKU only)
Control and management
Access	Matrox Monarch EDGE Command Center (web UI) Monarch EDGE Control Hub dedicated Windows® application RESTful HTTP API³
Physical	On-device buttons and screen for basic set up and monitoring operations
Compression
Codecs	Video: H.264/MPEG-4 part 10 (AVC) Audio: AAC-HE, AAC-LC, and PCM S302M
Bitrate per stream	Video: Up to 120 Mbps Audio: From 32 to 256 Kbps
Chroma sub-sampling	4:2:2 (8-bit and 10-bit), 4:2:0 (8-bit and 10-bit) – MDG4/E10/I2 4:2:0 (8-bit only) – MDG4/E8/I2 4:2:2 (8-bit and 10-bit), 4:2:0 (8-bit and 10-bit) – MDG4/D/I2
Encoding controls	Up to 5.2 level support GOP size and structure Variable and constant bit rate support Average max/min data rate controls Encoding frame rates offered independent of input frame rates
Decoding controls	Scaling of HD/UHD resolutions Frame rate conversions
Profile	Up to High 4:2:2 profile (Hi422P)
Latency	Encode latency as low as 100ms glass- to-glass (network transfers not included in value)
Encode density/workflow examples	4:2:2 workflows • 1x 3840x2160p @60fps plus 1x 1080p30 proxy stream (8-bit) or • 4x 1920x1080p @60fps plus 4x 720p30 proxy stream (8-bit) 4:2:0 workflows • 2x 3840x2160p @60fps or 8x 1920x1080p @60fps or 16x 1920x1080p @30fps
VANC ancillary data transport as per ST-2038
	Closed captioning (CC) embedded as CEA-608/708 SCTE-104 messages (Matrox encoder to decoder) SCTE-104 to SCTE-35 translation SCTE-35 to SCTE-104 translation Vertical interval timecode (ST 12-2)¹ HDR and colorimetry metadata
Tally⁴
	• 8x tally signals (sent to cameras - encoder) • 8x tally signals (sent from switcher - decoder) • Tally ports available via a 15-pin D-SUB Connector
Streaming protocols
	MPEG-2 TS over UDP or RTP RTP/RTSP Native RTP (unicast or multicast) SRT (Caller, Listener and Rendez-Vous and Stream ID modes) RTMP (encoder only)
Network
	2x RJ45, 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet 2x MSA-compatible SFP28 cage supporting 10 GbE and 25 GbE modules¹
Physical and power
Product dimensions	8.53 (L) x7.45 (W) x1.68 (H) in 21.7 (L) x18.9 (W) x4.3 (H) cm Rack-mountable; two Monarch EDGE appliances can fit in 1 RU space
Product weight	3.65 lbs (1,660 g)
Operating conditions	32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Power	Line voltage: 12 volts Total power consumption: 45 watts [avg.] Connector: DIN 4
Power supply	Line voltage: 100-240 VAC Frequency: 50-60 Hz Input: external AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14 DIN4 locking power connector
Regulatory	EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI Power-supply safety: UL/CUL(UL60950-1), TUV-GS(EN60950-1), T-LICENSE(BS EN60950-1), CCC(GB4943.1-2011), PSE(J60950), SAA(AS/NZS60950-1), KC-MARK(K60950), S-MARK(IEC60950-1) RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
Warranty	Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support
Ordering information
MDG4/E10/I2	Monarch EDGE appliance with 4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit encoding Includes IEC-C14 power cord (US, UK, AUS, EUR)
MDG4/E8/I2	Monarch EDGE appliance with 4:2:0 8-bit encoding Includes IEC-C14 power cord (US, UK, AUS, EUR)
MDG4/D/I2	Monarch EDGE appliance with 4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit decoding Includes IEC-C14 power cord (US, UK, AUS, EUR)
MRCH/RACK/KIT	Monarch Rack Mount Kit. Can fit up to two Monarch EDGE units in a 1RU space
PWR/SUP/MDG	Monarch EDGE power supply unit. Does not include IEC-C14 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.
MDG/AUD/CBL	Monarch EDGE break out audio cable. Provides two input channels and two output channels. DB15 to XLR I/O.
Accessories
NRG Redundant Power Supply	NRG-5-1DB: Rack tray with one NRG RPSU pre-installed NRG-5-2DB: Rack tray with two NRG RPSU pre-installed

1.   Enabled with future firmware update.
2.   Available via optional audio cable.
3.   Contact your Matrox Video representative.
4.   This feature is offered via a 15 Position Pin D-Sub Standard Connector.
With the help of a Pinout diagram, a cable can be assembled to interface to any tally output interface on the vision mixer.

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