Monarch EDGE Technical Specifications

Product
Part Number

MDG4/E10/I (4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit encoding)

MDG4/E8/I (4:2:0 8-bit encoding)

MDG4/D/I (4:2:0 8-bit, 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4:2:2 10-bit decoding)

Form Factor

Standalone appliance

Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/2 rack (horizontal)

Connectivity
Video Input

1x 12G SDI input per ST 2082

3x 3G SDI inputs per ST 425 (Level A mapping only)

UHD support using 4 SDI inputs per SMPTE ST 425-5
      • Square division
      • 2x sample interleave input*

2x SFP 28 network ports (up to 25 Gbps)*

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 2022-7

*Enabled with future firmware update

Video Input 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)

VANC ancillary data processing (SDI and IP)*

• Closed captioning (CC) embedded in VANC processing as CEA-608/708
• Vertical interval timecode (ST 12-2)
• HDR and colorimetry metadata

*Enabled with future firmware update

Audio Input

Digital: 
16x channels of embedded SDI audio is supported per input, and 8x channels of audio support per encode using SRT or MPEG2 TS.

Analog:
2x channels of balanced analog audio input via XLR connector*
Line Level

*Available via optional audio cable

Audio Output

Digital:
8x channels of embedded audio support per SDI output.

Analog:
2x channels of balanced analog audio output via XLR connector*
1 channel of unbalanced stereo audio output via 1/8” TRS connector

*Available via optional audio cable

USB Ports

2x USB 2.0 (front)

1x USB 3.0 (back)

Confidence Preview

1x DisplayPort 1.1

Maximum resolution: 1920x1080

Multi-Unit Support

Yes

Performance
Color Space and Chroma Sub-Sampling

4:2:0 (8-bit and 10-bit)
4:2:2 (8-bit and 10-bit)

Video and Audio Processing
Frame Synchronization

Yes

Video Scaling

High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Up/Down Scaler and De-Interlacer

Video Compositing

Yes, fixed formats including Picture-by-Picture (PbP), quadrant

Video Deinterlacing

Yes

Audio Encoding Format

AAC-LC

Audio Sampling Frequency

48 kHz when digitized from analog source

Audio Bitrates

Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps

Codec
Video Encoding Formats

H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC)

Encoding Profiles

Up to High 4:2:2 profile (Hi422P)

Encoder Bitrates Range

Video: Up to 120 Mbps

Encoding Rate Control

Encoding frame rates offered independent of input frame rates

GOP size and structure

Variable and constant bit rate support

Encoding Level

Up to 5.2

Encoding
Encoding Capability

4:2:0
1x 3840x2160p @60fps
8x 1920x1080 @60fps
16x 1920x1080 @30fps
Plus proxy stream
1x 1080p proxy stream (8-bit)
4x 720p30 proxy stream

4:2:2
1x 3840x2160p @60 fps
4x 1920x1080 @60 fps

There are a number of additional encoding profiles that can be generated per input.

Encoding Latency

Latency as low as 50ms (network transfers and decode operation not included in value)

Decoding
Decoding Capability

1x 3840x2160 60p
4x 1920x1080 60p

Decoding Latency

Latency as low as 50ms (network transfers and encode operation not included in value)

Decoding Protocols

SRT

RTSP

MPEG-2 TS over UDP

Recording
File Format

MP4

MOV

fMP4

Filename

Customizable prefix (optional)

Timestamp

Automatic in filename

Programmability

Duration

File frequency

Maximum file length

Start date and time

Recording Locations

Local USB ports for USB flash drive and external hard drive

Shared network drive or NAS

Network
Network Standard

2x RJ45, 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
2x MSA-compatible SFP28 cage supporting 10 GbE and 25 GbE modules*

*Enabled with future firmware update

IP Addressing

IPv4
IPv6*
DHCP (default) and static IP


*Enabled with future firmware update

Streaming Protocols

MPEG-2 TS over UDP (unicast or multicast)

RTP/RTSP

Native RTP* (unicast or multicast)

SRT (Caller, Listener and Rendez-Vous modes)

RTMP (encoder only)

* Enabled with future firmware update

Command and Control

HTTPS over TCP

UPnP (discovery)

Physical
Product Dimensions

8.53 (L) x 7.45 (W)  x 1.68 (H) inches
21.7 (L) x 18.9 (W) x 4.3 (H) cm

Unit Weight

3.65 lbs / 1,660 g  

Power Supply Unit

Line voltage: 100-240 V a.c.
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: external AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14
DIN4 locking power connector

Power-supply safety: 
cULus (Canada/US)
CE (EU)
NOM (Mexico)
CCC (China)
RCM (Au/Nz)
EAC (Russia / Customs Union)
PSE (Japan)
KCC (Korea)
BIS (India)

Additional Features

Tally
      • 8x tally signals (sent to cameras-encoder) 
      • 8x tally signals (sent from switcher-decoder)
      • Tally ports available via a 15-pin D-SUB connector*

*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.

Hardware & Software
Hardware Included

Monarch EDGE appliance

Matrox Monarch EDGE power supply

Includes IEC-C14 power cord (US, UK, AUS, EUR)

Accessories (sold separately)

Monarch Rack Mount Kit* (MRCH/RACK/KIT)

Monarch EDGE power supply unit** (PWR/SUP/MDG)

Monarch EDGE break out audio cable*** (MDG/AUD/CBL)

NRG Redundant Power Supply Unit

     • Rack tray with one NRG RPSU pre-installed (part number: NRG-5-1DB)
     • Rack tray with two NRG RPSU pre-installed (part number: NRG-5-2DB)

* Can fit up to two Monarch EDGE units in a 1RU space
** Does not include IEC-C14 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.
*** Provides two input channels and two output channels. DB15 to XLR I/O.

Software

Monarch EDGE Control Hub—dedicated Windows® application (free download)

RESTful HTTP API*

*Contact Matrox representative for availability

Environmental
Operating Conditions

Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius

Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Storage Conditions

Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 192 hPa (12,000 m) to 1,020 hPa (-50 m)

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Power Consumption

Line voltage: 12 volts
Total power consumption: 45 watts [avg.]

General
Supported Operating Systems (software)

Windows 10 (64 bit)

EMC/EMI Device Class

Class A

EMC/EMI Compliance

CE (EU)

FCC (US)

ICES-3 (Canada)

KC (Korea)

RCM (Aus/NZ)

Environmental Compliance

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU amended by (EU) 2015/863

Warranty

Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support

 

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