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