Experience Flexible 4K Streaming & Recording

The Matrox Maevex 6150 quad 4K encoder appliance is the first in the world to deliver quad 4K input capture and encode, supporting at least four concurrent 4K streams and recordings—simultaneously. Six different streaming protocols, multiple chroma sub-sampling, adjustable encoding parameters, zero-latency pass-through, compositing, and so much more in a convenient, quiet, low power, rack-ready appliance form factor gives the Maevex 6150 the flexibility to fit almost any encoding application.

Coupled with Maevex PowerStream Plus Software, the Maevex 6150 quad 4K encoder delivers reliable industry-leading technology and flexible management of all Maevex devices and features, ensuring complete reach and control over the entire network

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Built on H.264, this plug-and-play solution fits seamlessly into existing infrastructures and interoperates with virtually any network device, ensuring high-density content distribution and system scalability. Flexible setup and management of all devices and features from one easy-to-use interface comes via complimentary Maevex PowerStream Plus software.

Industry-Leading Technology

The Maevex 6150 quad 4K enterprise encoder is the first in the world to drive simultaneous quad 4K/UHD and Full HD capture, encode, stream, and record from a single standalone appliance. Integrating seamlessly with standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks, Maevex 6150 includes zero-latency pass-through for real-time output of audio/video content on up to four 4K displays.

An on-device LCD display shows device IP and stream addresses, system information, and other urgent content, allowing for easy installation and troubleshooting issues directly on the device. Adding a separate monitor allows for previewing media and ensuring content appears exactly as intended before transmission. Six on-appliance buttons—to read and/or control the LCD display and start/stop streaming and recording functions—permit direct command execution in instances where software access is limited. Additional I/O for audio and USB connections ensures the functionality necessary for any installation. 

Benefit from up to 4K/UHD 4:4:4 sub-sampling support plus H.264 capability for best-in-breed encoding. Maevex’s versatile PowerStream Plus software supports multi-protocol and multi-bitrate streaming, chroma sub-sampling management, multiple Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and quadrant composite options, and more. The multi-chroma sub-sampling feature delivers 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, and 4:0:0 options, to best balance bitrate and compression demands of different encoding environments and markets.

 

Our technology promises unprecedented quality, without necessarily needing a dedicated distribution network; we use existing 1 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure and expand its capabilities to allow for many streams of any quality to be transmitted on a single cable.

Flexible Communication

The Maevex 6150 quad 4K appliance allows for simultaneous streaming, processing, and recording on all channels in multiple settings—all without sacrificing quality. This powerful appliance delivers content to on-premises end points, to the cloud and internet series, and also records to local or network storage for later editing and viewing, concurrently. Maevex 6150 can also transmit live and/or recorded content for multiple video-on-demand platforms— such as Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, Wowza®, Ustream™, LiveScale, and Restream to name a few.

 

H.264 technology meets almost every need and requirement for streaming and recording at excellent quality with minimal network bandwidth consumption—including at 4K. It also allows for delivery of multiple streams of almost every type of content over standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks; network streams or recordings can then be decoded using virtually any device. Customizable settings on each independent channel provide powerful scaling and deinterlacing to ensure only pristine graphics and video are encoded.

Rack-Friendly Quiet Design

The Maevex 6150 provides system independence and eliminates the need for additional equipment; simply place the appliance on the desktop, workstation, or rack, and it’s ready to use.

 

Support up to four channels of 4K real-time encode/stream from a single, stand-alone appliance housed in a 1U ½ rack width. It also allows for 1U dual-density and up to eight 4K streams and recordings from a single U of rack space. 

 

The Maevex 6150 provides system independence and eliminates the need for additional equipment; simply place the appliance on the desktop, workstation, or rack, and it’s ready to use. And with its quiet design, the Maevex 6150 is made for control room environments of 25 dB and less.

Complete Reach and Control

Discover devices, manage content, access hardware, and monitor all streams and recordings from any location on the network via the robust Maevex PowerStream Plus software. Included with the purchase of Maevex hardware, PowerStream Plus renders both generations of Maevex products entirely monitorable, configurable, manageable, and updateable via an intuitive and easy-to-use application. PowerStream Plus can be installed on any network-connected computer.

 

Easily tailor operations by integrating PowerStream Plus features into existing applications or create new software applications with the PowerStream Plus SDK—available for both Windows® and Linux®. A REST API is also available for more flexible and portable software development and more direct access to Maevex devices.

Fully Customizable

Easily build new applications or integrate the functionalities of PowerStream into existing applications with the Matrox PowerStream Plus SDK. Further customize the appearance of your Matrox product—with new company naming, images, logos, colors, buttons, and identity—for greater ease of use and complete white label branding of Matrox hardware and software.

Technical Specifications

Product
Part Number	MVX-E6150-4
Form Factor	Standalone appliance Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/2 rack (horizontal)
Connectivity
Video Input	Number of channels: 4 Formats: HDMI (Type A)
Video Output	Number of channels: 4 Formats: HDMI (Type A) zero latency pass-through
Audio Input	4x HDMI digital (Type A) LPCM two-channel stereo audio 4x 3.5 mm analog stereo audio  1x 3.5 mm stereo mic in
Audio Output	4x HDMI (Type A) digital LPCM two-channel stereo audio 1x 3.5 mm headphones out
Network Connector	2x RJ45 with status LED indicators (1x control and stream, and 1x stream only)
USB Ports	2x USB 2.0 (front) 1x USB 3.0 (back)
RS-232	1x for IP to RS-232 control
Confidence Preview	1x DisplayPort 1.1 Maximum resolution: 1920x1080
Multi-Unit Support	Yes
Performance
Maximum Video Resolutions	Project dependent; please contact Matrox for details.
Color Space and Chroma Sub-Sampling	RGB and YUV 8- and 10-bit support Color space conversion support 4:0:0 (8-bit and 10-bit*) 4:2:0 (8-bit and 10-bit*) 4:2:2 (8-bit) 4:4:4 (8-bit) *1080p60 max
Video Input Resolutions	2x 3840x2160 @60Hz or 2x 4096x2160 @60Hz* 4x 3840x2160 @30Hz or 4x 4096x2160 @30Hz *Requires specific source timings, contact Matrox for more details.
Video and Audio Processing
Video Scaling	Yes
Video Compositing	Yes, fixed formats including Picture-in-Picture (PiP), Picture-by-Picture (PbP), quadrant
Audio Encoding Format	MPEG-4 AAC-LC/HEv1/HEv2
Audio Sampling Frequency	32 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz
Audio Bitrates	Up to 144 Kbps (AAC-HEv2) Up to 288 Kbps (AAC-HEv1) Up to 576 Kbps (AAC-LC)
Codec
Video Encoding Formats	H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC)
Encoding Profiles	Baseline (BP) Main (MP) High (HiP) High 10 (Hi10P) High 4:2:2 (Hi422P) CAVLC 4:4:4 intra (44) High 4:4:4 predictive profile separate plane (Hi444PP)
Encoder Bitrates Range	15 Mbps (default) 50 Kbps to 120 Mbps (Maximum operational bitrate per stream is dependent on number of streams and features enabled.)
Encoding Rate Control	Adjustable GOP size Constant Bitrate (CBR) Favor quality and optimize for desktop or latency Variable Bitrate (VBR)
Encoding Level	Up to 5.2
Encoding
Encoding Capability	4:2:0* 2x 3840x2160 @60Hz 1x 4096x2160 @60Hz 4x 3840x2160 @30Hz 3x 4096x2160 @30Hz 4x 1920x1080 @60Hz 8x 1920x1080 @60Hz 16x 1920x1080 @30Hz 4:4:4* 1x 3840x2160 @30Hz 1x 4096x2160 @30Hz 2x 1920x1080 @60Hz 3x 1920x1080 @60Hz 6x 1920x1080 @30Hz *Each encoding capability is independent of the others listed, and excludes any additional processing such as compositing, scaling, etc. Content can affect results. Contact Matrox for more details and encoding capability support.
Recording
File Format	fMP4 MP4 MOV
Filename	Customizable prefix (optional)
Timestamp	Automatic in filename
Programmability	Duration File frequency Maximum file length Start date and time
Recording Locations	Local USB ports for USB flash drive and external hard drive Shared network drive or NAS
Network
Network Standard	100/1,000 base-T Ethernet Auto speed Half/full duplex
Routing Scheme	Unicast Multicast Multi-unicast
IP Addressing	IPv4 IPv6 DHCP (default) and static IP
Streaming Protocols	HLS MPEG2.TS over UDP RTMP RTP/RTCP (both required) over UDP RTSP (TCP), RTCP & RTP (UDP) - all required RTSP over TCP (interleaved) SRT
Command and Control	HTTPS over TCP UPnP (discovery)
Physical
Product Dimensions	8.53 (L) x 7.52 (W) x 1.68 (H) inches 21.7 (L) x 19.1 (W) x 4.3 (H) cm
Noise Emission	~25 dB at full stream/record capacity (Refers to Maevex 6150 units with RoHS date of January 2018 or later)
Hardware & Software
Hardware Included	Maevex 6150 Quad 4K Encoder Appliance 100-240 V a.c. in, 12 V d.c. out, 60W power supply Power cords (US, EU, UK, Aus/NZ)
Accessories (sold separately)	Rack Mount Kit (RMK-19TR-A)       • Rack mounting shelf (19 in / 48.26 cm)       • Pan head Phillips screws (4x 10-32 x 3/4 in)       • Pan head Phillips screws (4x 12-24 x 3/4 in)       • Flat head Phillips screws (6x M3 x 6 mm) Secure HDMI cable solution (SK-SLNA-0F)
Software	PowerStream Plus (free download)* Compatible with Maevex 5100 Series and Maevex 6100 Series Network discovery Multi-encoding and recording management Multi-protocol management Frame rate management Resolution control Administrator and user credential management Scaling management SNMP support Maevex 6150 & 6120 RS-232 API (free download)* Control Maevex 6100 appliances via Crestron™, Kramer™, Extron™, or other tabletop touch-screen controllers Access basic commands including list, start/stop streaming and recording, and device reboot  PowerStream Plus SDK for Windows and Linux* Full-access to entire feature set via SDK .NET 4.5.1 or higher, standalone library and Mono 5.2 or higher for Linux Maevex REST API* Maevex 6100 Series REST API Available for lower-level development *Contact Matrox for more details.
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: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Power Consumption	45W
General
Supported Operating Systems (software)	Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows Server® 2016 Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2019
EMC/EMI Device Class	Class A
EMC/EMI Certifications	CE (EU) FCC (US) ICES-3 (Canada) KC (Korea) RCM (Aus/NZ) VCCI (Japan)
Environmental Certifications	China RoHS EU RoHS REACH WEEE
Warranty	Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support