Matrox Redefines the SDI to HDMI Mini Converter With Launch of MC-100 at IBC2011
One Unit Lets Users Monitor, Distribute, Switch, Multiplex, and Converge Video Signals
AMSTERDAM, IBC2011 — Sept. 2011 — Matrox® Video Products Group has announced this month the Matrox MC-100, a dual SDI to HDMI mini converter that supports a wide range of display resolutions through 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD-SDI. Priced at $569 AU$ (Inc GST), this single portable unit can be used as an HD-SDI switcher, a distribution amplifier, a multiplexer and a 3D processing unit, making it the most versatile mini converter on the market.
"Broadcast engineers and A/V professionals have diverse needs when it comes to managing SDI signals within their environments — for monitoring, distributing, switching, multiplexing, and converging 3D. Until now, they have been forced to purchase different devices to perform these tasks. The new Matrox MC-100 solves all these challenges in one inexpensive, easy-to-use device. It should be in every video professional's toolbox."- Alberto Cieri, senior director of sales and marketing at Matrox
Key features of Matrox MC-100
- Two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs for 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD
- HDMI output for monitoring
- On-screen display controlled by easily accessible hardware buttons for straightforward configuration on HDMI and/or SDI monitors
- Multiformat SDI signal distribution
- SDI signal amplification — 300 meters in SD, 100 meters in HD, 70 meters in 3G
- Glitch-free switching between two HD-SDI feeds
- Loss-of-signal switching in case of invalid or lost input signal
- Multiplexing of two HD-SDI video signals into a single 3G-SDI feed
- Realtime 3D processing including Horizontal Image Translation (HIT) and vertical offset adjustments
- Industry-standard 3D analysis modes — Anaglyph, Difference, 50/50
- Comprehensive 3D output format support — Side-by-Side, Over/Under, Frame Packing (HDMI 1.4a)
- Video time-base corrector and frame synchronizer for 3D workflows
- 16 channels of embedded audio on SDI
- 8 channels of embedded audio on HDMI, selectable between the first and second set of four pairs
- Synchronization of both SDI inputs
- Convenient programmable dip switches for user-defined presets
- Power cord with locking connector
- Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Price and availability
Priced at $569 AU$ (Inc GST), Matrox MC-100 will be available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers in October 2011.
About Matrox
Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of HD and SD digital video hardware and software for accelerated H.264 encoding, realtime editing, audio/video input/output, DVD/Blu-ray authoring, streaming, A/V signal conversion, capture/playout servers, clip/still stores and CGs. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators and videographers worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit www.matrox.com/video.
About New Magic Australia Pty Ltd (Australian and New Zealand Matrox Video Products master distributor)
New Magic Australia Pty Ltd is a recognised leader in the distribution and marketing of multimedia hardware and software, representing a carefully selected range of innovative, leading manufacturers and catering for both the professional and consumer markets. New Magic Australia established in 1993 is the Australian distributor of Blackmagic Design, Convergent Design, NewTek LightWave 3D, Hauppauge Computer Works Inc, Rotolight, Matrox Video Products and Sony Creative Software products. www.newmagic.com.au
Matrox is a registered trademark and Matrox MC-100 is a trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
