Matrox Monarch HD RTMP Streaming Appliance

Matrox Monarch HD is a small, easy-to-use video streaming and recording appliance designed for professional video producers to stream a live event while simultaneously recording a higher, master quality version for post-event editing or archiving. Webcasting to YouTube and Facebook Live is easy for these popular platforms. All that’s needed is to set up the device once with these accounts and it’s automatically retained for subsequent streams.

From any HDMI input source such as a camera or switcher, Matrox Monarch HD generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols. While encoding the video at bitrates suitable for live streaming, Matrox Monarch HD simultaneously records a high-quality MP4 or MOV file to an SD card, a USB drive, or a network-mapped drive. Matrox Monarch HD is remotely controlled using any computer or mobile device with a web browser.

Product
Part Number

MHD/I
Form Factor

Standalone appliance

Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/3 rack (horizontal)
Connectivity
Video Input

HDMI*

*Video Input Format is Auto-Detected
Video Input Resolutions

Progressive
• 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 fps
• 1280x720@ 60/59.94/50 fps

Interlaced
• 1920x1080i 29.97/25 fps

Video Input Format is Auto-Detected
Video Output

HDMI
Video Output Resolutions

Preview output of video input signal
Audio Input

Processes first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI input signal.

Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack.

Line Level
Audio Output

Passthrough of all embedded audio channels in HDMI signal.

Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack – passthrough of input.

Line Level
Confidence Preview

1x HDMI

Maximum resolution: 1920x1080
Performance
Color Space and Chroma Sub-Sampling

4:2:0 (8-bit)
Video and Audio Processing
Video Scaling

High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available for both streaming and recording operations
Audio Encoding Format

AAC-LC
Audio Sampling Frequency

32 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz
Audio Bitrates

Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Codec
Video Encoding Formats

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

Baseline (BP)

Main (MP)

High (HiP)
Encoder Bitrates Range

Record Only Mode: 100 kbps to 30 Mbps

Stream Only Mode: 100 kbps to 20 Mbps

Independent Stream and Record Mode*:
• Recording: 100 kbps - 30 Mbps
• Streaming: 100 kbps - 10 Mbps
• Maximum combined total bitrate of 30 Mbps

*Note that when both streaming and recording resolutions are above 1280x720, the encode parameters must be identical for both processes. Completely Independent recording and streaming settings are available when either the streaming or the recording resolution is 1280x720 or below.
Encoding Rate Control

Average max/min data rate controls

Deblocking Filter

Selectable frame rates

GOP Size

Variable bitrate support
Encoding Level

Up to 4.2
Network
Network Standard

RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing
IP Addressing

IPv4

DHCP (default) and static IP
Streaming Protocols

RTMP, RTSP/RTP
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)
Command and Control

HTTPS over TCP

UPnP (discovery)
Recording
File Format

Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio.
Recording Locations

2x USB 2.0*

1x SD card slot**

Network mapped drive***

* Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system. The Monarch HD will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of “thumb” drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for “read” operations while the Monarch HD requires sustained “write” capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.

** Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).

*** Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems).
Recording Lengths

Maximum file length of 300 minutes—irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch appliance will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes.
Full Frame Rate

Encode frame rates selection includes;
60/50, 30/25/24 and 15/12.5

Note that the maximum encode frame rate is 30 fps when encode resolution is 1920x1080
Physical
Product Dimensions

5.60 (L) x 4.40 (W) x 1.22 (H) inches
14.2 (L) x 11.2 (W) x 3.1 (H) centimeters
Unit Weight

0.66 lbs / 300 g
Cooling

Fanless
Power Supply Unit

Line Voltage: 100-240 V a.c., 0.5A
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C8
DIN4 Locking Power Connector

Power-supply Safety:
cULus (Canada/US)
CE (EU)
CCC (China)
RCM (Au/Nz)
EAC (Russia / Customs Union)
PSE (Japan)
KCC (Korea)
Hardware & Software
Hardware Included

Matrox Monarch HD appliance

Matrox Monarch HD external power supply

IEC-C8 power cords (US, UK and EU)
Accessories (sold separately)

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

Monarch HD power supply unit** (MRCH/RACK/KIT)

*Can fit up to three Monarch HD units in a 1RU space.
**Does not include IEC-C8 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.
Software

Monarch HD Command Center
HTTPS API *

*Free download
Environmental
Operating Conditions

Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 650 hPa (3,580 m) to 1,013 hPa (0 m)

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

Input: 5 volts
Total Power Consumption: 15 watts