{"product_id":"kiloview-12g-sdi-usb-to-ndi-bi-directional-converter","title":"Kiloview 12G-SDI\/USB to NDI Bi-Directional Converter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3593921006b81005\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eKiloview N50\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional broadcast-grade \u003cb\u003e12G-SDI\/USB to NDI bidirectional hardware converter\u003c\/b\u003e. Acting as the 12G-SDI counterpart to the HDMI-focused N60 model, the N50 combines a high-performance FPGA hardware chip with advanced H.264\/H.265 processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt functions as an all-in-one transceiver, meaning it can either encode a premium baseband 4K SDI camera signal into low-latency IP streams or decode network IP video back out to traditional SDI equipment and broadcast switchers. It fully bridges ecosystems by supporting high-bandwidth \u003cb\u003eFull NDI, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 (with NDI 6.0 HDR support)\u003c\/b\u003e, and internet-friendly \u003cb\u003eSRT\u003c\/b\u003e protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Engineering and Operational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue 12G-SDI Bidirectional Flex:\u003c\/b\u003e The hardware operates as a half-duplex transceiver. In \u003cb\u003eEncoding Mode\u003c\/b\u003e, it ingests a 4K60 12G-SDI feed from a studio camera or playback deck and pushes it to the network. In \u003cb\u003eDecoding Mode\u003c\/b\u003e, it pulls an NDI or SRT stream off the network and outputs it cleanly via the 12G-SDI port (with a second 12G-SDI port acting as a physical Loop-out).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTier-1 Broadcast Image Fidelity:\u003c\/b\u003e Tailored for sports broadcasting, live events, and high-stakes medical imaging, the N50 supports \u003cb\u003eYCbCr 4:2:2 color space, 10-bit color depth, and 4K HDR\u003c\/b\u003e pipelines. This preserves precise color accuracy and prevents video artifacts or compression bands over complex gradients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Interface USB 3.0 Extensibility:\u003c\/b\u003e The chassis features a USB 3.0 Type-A port and a USB 3.0 Type-C port. You can connect a standard USB web camera to the Type-A port to encode it into the NDI ecosystem, or patch the Type-C port directly to a computer to treat the N50 as a driverless, high-quality plug-and-play USB capture card input (UVC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInteractive Dashboard with the Magic Rotor:\u003c\/b\u003e For rapid, on-the-fly troubleshooting, the front panel features a bright \u003cb\u003e1.96-inch color LCD display\u003c\/b\u003e paired with a rotary clickable dial called the \u003cb\u003eMagic Rotor\u003c\/b\u003e. This allows engineers to verify resolution formats, change IP assignments, set configuration shortcuts, and switch target network channels without needing an external computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Gigabit Ethernet Ports with PoE:\u003c\/b\u003e The module comes equipped with \u003cb\u003etwo 1000Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports\u003c\/b\u003e. The primary port supports PoE+ power distribution (IEEE 802.3at, 24W max), allowing power, multi-channel audio, tally, and 4K video data to travel down a single copper network drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocal TF Card Backup Recording:\u003c\/b\u003e To guard against network interruptions, a dedicated built-in TF\/microSD slot handles storage expansion for up to \u003cb\u003e2TB cards\u003c\/b\u003e. It records broadcast-standard \u003ccode\u003e.mov\u003c\/code\u003e master backup files directly on the unit, preventing dropped frames if local network switches experience a data bottleneck or fluctuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Voice Intercom, Tally, and PTZ Telemetry:\u003c\/b\u003e The large front LCD screen pulls double duty as a highly visible Program\/Preview (PGM\/PVW) Tally indicator. The unit natively supports bidirectional voice intercom networks using a USB headset linked to the Kiloview Intercom System (KIS). Additionally, it passes remote PTZ camera commands seamlessly across IP or via a USB-to-serial conversion cable using VISCA, Pelco-D, or Pelco-P protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Technical Specifications Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiloview N50 System Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Input Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 12G-SDI 2.0 (75 \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\Omega$\u003c\/span\u003e BNC supporting up to 4Kp60)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Output Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 12G-SDI 2.0 (Physical loop-out or active network decoding output)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Video Protocols\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull NDI (High Bandwidth), NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, HLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Image Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3840 × 2160 pixels at sixty frames per second (4Kp60)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd-to-End Processing Latency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized low-latency transmission mode under 80 milliseconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Line Interfacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 3.5mm Analog Line In, 1 × 3.5mm Analog Line Out + 12G-SDI Embedded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Expansion Array\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × USB 3.0 Type-A (Host mode) and 1 × USB 3.0 Type-C (Device link)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocal Memory Storage Slot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × TF \/ MicroSD Card Slot (Supports up to 2 Terabytes local \u003ccode\u003e.mov\u003c\/code\u003e record)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Distribution Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or localized DC 12V Barrel Connection (16W Max Draw)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e135 mm × 123.6 mm × 35 mm | Weight: ~500 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Operational System Tips for the N50 Converter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 12G-SDI Baseband Cable Shielding Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e When running 4K60 video over SDI, standard 3G-SDI cables will fail or cause severe signal dropouts due to the massive 12 Gigabit data rate. Always ensure you are utilizing high-quality, continuous \u003cb\u003e75-Ohm 12G-SDI rated coaxial cables\u003c\/b\u003e (such as Belden 1694A or 4794R) for your physical runs. Keep your physical cable runs between the camera and the N50 within recommended engineering thresholds (typically under 50-60 meters for copper 12G) to maintain structural signal integrity before it hits the N50's hardware encoding matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimizing Heavy 4K Multi-Cam Traffic with KiloLink:\u003c\/b\u003e If you are managing an expansive studio environment populated by several N50 units encoding simultaneous 4K streams, connect the devices to the \u003cb\u003eKiloview KiloLink Server\u003c\/b\u003e software platform. This central management ecosystem allows your engineering crew to monitor bitrates, push firmware updates, adjust color profiles, and toggle between encoding and decoding modes across dozens of separate N50 modules from a single web interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Rigging for Mobile Broadcast Production:\u003c\/b\u003e The rugged metal chassis is manufactured with dedicated physical mounting points on the casing. It includes native compatibility for \u003cb\u003ecold-shoe mounts\u003c\/b\u003e (to secure the N50 cleanly on top of a standard field camera handle) as well as \u003cb\u003eV-mount battery plate brackets\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing it to be sandwiched seamlessly onto a heavy-duty production battery rig for untethered wireless or field deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kiloview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072889516334,"sku":"KIL-N50","price":32528.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/KIL-N50_image1.jpg?v=1781851225","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/kiloview-12g-sdi-usb-to-ndi-bi-directional-converter","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}