Magewell‘s announced the Modator family of rack-mount AV-over-IP encoders and decoders housed in a 2U chassis with slots for up to 10 modules. Users can configure frame network settings and monitor the status of the chassis and installed modules through the integrated 4.8-inch LED touch screen or browser-based web interface. Dual power are also available for 24/7 operation applications.

The hot-swappable Modator modules each offer their own network connectivity and can work independently to convert between baseband video/audio signals and IP streams. Each module features a web-based management interface, while the Modator 2U frame and each installed module can also be centrally configured, controlled and monitored through Magewell’s optional Control Hub management software.

The first four Modator modules all support NDI video connectivity technology. Initial modules include:

• Pro Convert HDMI Plus Module: encodes HDMI input signals into high-definition IP streams in the NDI High Bandwidth format.
• Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus Module: encodes HDMI input signals into NDI High Bandwidth at up to 4K (4096×2160) resolution at 60 frames per second.
• Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI Module: decodes IP streams up to 2560×1440 in a wide range of formats (including NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, TVU ISSP, and H.264 or H.265 delivered via RTMP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-TS and more) for HDMI output.
• Pro Convert for NDI to AIO Module: the same decoding features as the Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI Module, but with simultaneous HDMI and SDI outputs up to 1080p60.

Here’s a video we shot at ISE 2024 of its controller:

The Modator 2U and first series of modules are expected to ship within the next 60 days.