N50 12G-SDI Bi-Directional Converter

Name: N50 12G-SDI Bi-Directional Converter
Brand: Kiloview
Price: 999 USD
Availability: InStock

Bi-Directional Encoding & Decoding Converter

The N50 is a versatile converter that integrates both encoding and decoding functionalities in one compact unit.

Encoding:

Converts a 4K 12G-SDI video into NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2/HX3, SRT or RTMP video streams.
Converts 12G-SDI signals into high-quality NDI High Bandwidth streams for efficient IP-based transmission.
Decoding:
- N50 automatically detects and adapts to incoming NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2/HX3, SRT, or RTMP streams.
- Intelligently adapts to deliver flawless video to SDI displays.
- A loop-out also allows monitoring on a display or projector for easy video signal check in real time.

With its dual-mode flexibility, the N50 is ideal for a wide range of professional AV workflows.

4K HDR Tier-1 Image Quality

Kiloview's N50 delivers 4:2:2 10-bit HDR 4K video, providing exceptional color accuracy, rich tonal range, and lifelike, vivid visuals. This high-end image quality is ideal for professional applications such as broadcasting, medical imaging, and content creation.

Comprehensive Protocol Support for Seamless Format Conversion

The N50 supports all major IP transmission protocols—NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, HLS, UDP, RTP, and WHIP, allowing effortless conversion and interoperability between different streaming formats.

Supports up to 4KP60 HDMI/ 12G-SDI video streams with High Bandwidth NDI (Fully-compatible with the latest NDI 6.3) allowing effortless conversion and interoperability between different streaming formats. Supported Protocols:

NDI HX

NDI HX3

SRT

RTSP

RTMP

HLS

UDP

RTP

WHIP

NDI Bridge Utility: Link two different locations using one public IP address. This delivers high-fidelity video streaming with minimal latency and stable connectivity, ideal for professional broadcasting and live production environments.

4K HDR Tier-One Image Quality: Among the first devices worldwide to support NDI 6.3, N50 delivers 4K HDR 4:2:2 10-bit color depth; providing exceptional color accuracy, rich tonal range, and lifelike, vivid visuals.

Broadcast-Grade Interlaced and Progressive Signal Handling: The N50 fully supports 1080i60* interlaced signals throughout the entire processing chain:

1080i50/i60 in → 1080i50/i60 out

1080i50/i60 in → 1080p50/p60 out

Supports SEI timecode insertion for NDI HX and NetStream, enabling synchronization of multi-camera feeds using either system time or source device time.

Flexible Audio Options:

SDI audio de-embedding for direct mixer connection

Real-time analog audio embedding via 3.5mm input

Up to 8-channel audio encoding

Up to 16-channel audio decoding with flexible 16-to-8 channel mapping.

HDMI audio de-embedding for direct mixer connection

Real-time analog audio embedding via 3.5mm input

Up to 8-channel synchronized audio decoding transmission

Large-size Color LCD Screen with Tally:

Clear Status Display with Intuitive Navigation and Real-time display of:

Network status

Operating mode

Input signal information

Device status

Tally Indicators provide clear red/green indicators for PGM (program) and PVW (preview) status.:

Front panel LCD

Rear Tally LEDs

External Tally Support

Redundant Power Supply with PoE: Featuring dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (one supporting PoE) for combined power and network over a single cable. The dual network port design provides primary-backup redundancy.

PoE (IEEE 802.3AT)

DC 12V （5.5/2.5)

Fast, Easy PTZ Control: N50 supports controlling external PTZ camera via USB to serial (RS-232/RS-485/RS-422) or over network protocols such as VISCA, VISCA over IP, and Pelco.

Flexible Storage Options: Recording format, mode, and file splitting can be customized for both local (TF card/USB) and NAS storage, with support for MOV and MP4 formats.

Local TF card

External USB Drives**

Network-attached storage (NAS)

Prevents your recording process from losing video frames caused by network delay, network interruption, or fluctuation.

Real-Time Voice Communication: supports USB-connected microphones and headsets when integrated with Kiloview’s KIS intercom system to enable instant voice communication and seamless remote collaboration

Central Management: KiloLink Server seamlessly helps to manage, monitor and control all the devices throughout the process.

Visual Loss Alerts: When a video source or network stream is interrupted, the system automatically displays a preset “No Video” screen or a custom PNG image (1920×1080 or 1280×720), instead of defaulting to a black or blue screen.

Compact Design with Easy Camera Mounting: N50 features a compact design and comes with a standard threaded cold shoe mount, making it easy to attach directly to a camera.

*The N50 processes 1080i50/i60 signals and provides native 1080i50/i60 output. This feature is available when the device utilizes NDI HB or H.265 codec, but is not supported under the H.264 codec.

**Note: Some USB drives may not be supported if their power requirements exceed the N60’s output capacity.

Model	N50
Video Resolution	Input Support: 4096x2160p 50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps38402160p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps19201080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps19201080i 60/59.94/50fps1280720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps Output Support: 40962160p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps38402160p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps19201080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98fps19201080i 60/59.94/50fps1280*720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps
Video Port	1 × 12G-SDI, input 1 × 12G-SDI, output for decoding/loop-out for encoding
Audio port	1 × 3.5mm Line in 1 × 3.5mm Line out
Network Port	2 × 1000Mbps Ethernet Ports (Ethernet port 1 supports PoE) Dual Ethernet port bonding supported
USB Port*	1 × USB 3.0 Type-A 1 × USB 3.0 Type-C
Streaming Protocols	• NDI HB / NDI HX2 / NDI HX3 • SRT / RTSP / RTMP / HLS / UDP / RTP / WHIP
Interlaced Video Support	1080i60 interlaced input and 1080i60 interlaced output encoding (NDI High Bandwidth & H.265)
Tally	An LCD tally indicator on the front panel, a Tally LED on the rear, and support for external tally lights
Physical Controls	1.91'' LCD, Kiloview Magic Rotor (the scroll wheel), and power button
Recording & Storage	Local recording via USB or TF card Network recording through NAS MOV or MP4 format supported
Color Space	Encoding: NDI HB: YCbCr 4:2:0, 4:2:2 NDI HX: YCbCr 4:2:0, 4:2:2 NetStram: YCbCr 4:2:0, 4:2:2 Decoding YCbCr 4:2:2 YUV 4:4:4 RGB 4:4:4
Video Encoding / Decoding	SpeedHQ(NDI), H.264(AVC), H.265(HEVC)
Audio Encoding and Decoding	NDI Audio, AAC-LC, more audio formats and channels available through custom development
Audio Sampling	Encoding: fixed at 48 kHz Decoding: outputs 48 kHz (resampling from other rates available)
Audio Channels	Encoding: 8 channels (optimal effect for 6 channels) Decoding: 16 channels (supports 16-to-8 channel mapping)
Video Input Loss Alerts	Default “NO INPUT SIGNAL” image on HDMI disconnect Custom PNG (1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720) display supported
Voice intercom	Support voice intercom by USB headset between devices directly, or with KILOVIEW Intercom server.
Management	Web UI and remote management with KILOVIEW KiloLink Server
PTZ Control	USB-to-serial (RS-232/RS-485/RS-422) Network protocols (Sony Visca, Pelco-D/P) for external PTZ control
Mounting	Cold-shoe adapter
Power	Supply: DC 12V （5.5/2.5）or PoE Consumption: 16W Max
Weight	g: 520 lbs: 1.15
Dimensions	mm: 135 x 105 x 35 inches: 5.31 x 4.1 x 1.38
Working Temp.	°C: -20° ~ 45° °F: -4° ~ 113°
Support Download	Quick Guide Datasheet

*Note: Some USB drives may not be supported if their power requirements exceed the N50’s output capacity.

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