Technical Specifications
Product Description
Section titled “Product Description”The A1 NDI Converter is a compact, professional-grade codec engineered to balance high performance with cost-efficiency. It stands out with its ability to perform simultaneous encoding and decoding at 1080p60, offering exceptional versatility for live events, broadcast production, and video conferencing. Equipped with three HDMI 2.0 interfaces, the A1 supports video processing up to 4Kp60, providing a stable, all-in-one solution for high-quality IP video conversion.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Core Performance
Section titled “Core Performance”- Simultaneous Processing: uniquely supports encoding and decoding at the same time (up to 1080p60).
- Broad Protocol Support: Fully compatible with NDI|HX 2/3 (H.264/H.265) and Full NDI (NDI|HB).
- High-Resolution Capability:
- Encoding: Up to 4Kp60 (NDI|HX) or 4Kp30 (Full NDI).
- Decoding: Up to 4Kp60 for all protocols.
- Legacy Compatibility: Supports interlaced signal decoding (1080i) for traditional broadcast equipment.
Hardware & Connectivity
Section titled “Hardware & Connectivity”- Professional Interfaces: Features 3x HDMI 2.0 ports (Input, Output, Loop) for flexible integration.
- Visual Monitoring: Large Tally light provides immediate device status visibility.
- Connectivity: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE support for simplified cabling.
- Expansion: USB 3.0 and Type-C interfaces allow for local recording and peripheral connection.
Management & Audio
Section titled “Management & Audio”- Audio & Intercom: Supports up to 8-channel audio I/O and integrated intercom systems.
- Recording: Supports local recording to USB or Type-C external storage.
- Control: Flexible management via Web UI (with preview), CNDLive Manager, or optional hardware controllers.
Technical Specifications
Section titled “Technical Specifications”| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | A1 |
| Video Interfaces | 3x HDMI 2.0 (Input, Output, Loop) |
| Network | 2x 10/100/1000M Ethernet (Includes 1x PoE port) |
| Protocols | NDI |
| Encoding Format | H.264 / H.265 |
| Audio | Max 8 Channels (Encoding & Decoding) |
| Recording | Local recording via Type-C or USB drive |
| Management | Web UI, CNDLive Manager, CNDLive Manager Max |
| Power Supply | DC 12V 2A / 9W (or PoE) |
| Dimensions | 143mm x 90mm x 32mm |
Resolution & Frame Rate Support
Section titled “Resolution & Frame Rate Support”Operation Mode,Protocol,Resolution,Supported Frame Rates (fps)
Resolution & Frame Rate Support
Section titled “Resolution & Frame Rate Support”| Operation Mode | Protocol | Resolution | Supported Frame Rates (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encoding Only | NDI|HX | 3840×2160p | 25 / 30 / 60 |
| 1920×1080p | 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1920×1080i | 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1280×720p | 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| NDI|HB | 3840×2160p | 25 / 30 | |
| 1920×1080p | 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1920×1080i | 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1280×720p | 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| Decoding Only | NDI|HB / HX | 3840×2160p | 25 / 30 / 60 |
| 1920×1080p | 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1920×1080i | 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1280×720p | 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| Simultaneous Encoding & Decoding | NDI|HB / HX | 1920×1080p | 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 |
| 1920×1080i | 50 / 59.94 / 60 | ||
| 1280×720p | 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 |