MDG4/E10/I2
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 |
(Level A and B mapping)
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| Output connections |
(Level A mapping only)
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| 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 | |
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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 4:2:0 workflows |
| VANC ancillary data transport as per ST-2038 | |
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| Tally4 | |
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• 8x tally signals |
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| Streaming protocols | |
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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) |
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Network |
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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 |


