{"product_id":"kiloview-3g-sdi-ndi-bidirectional-converter","title":"Kiloview 3G-SDI\/NDI Bidirectional Converter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d856feb02f7daefe\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-392\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003eKiloview N3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003e (often classified or cataloged as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003eKIL-N3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003eN3-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003e) is a professional, pocket-sized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763\"\u003e3G-SDI to NDI bidirectional hardware converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-763 citation-end-763\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Driven by a custom FPGA chip architecture, this device operates as a software-switchable, half-duplex transceiver. \u003cspan class=\"citation-762\"\u003eIt is built to seamlessly serve as either an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-762\"\u003eEncoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-762\"\u003e (compressing raw 3G-SDI camera signals into a low-latency network IP stream) or a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-762\"\u003eDecoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-762 citation-end-762\"\u003e (extracting an IP video stream from your network and outputting it via baseband 3G-SDI).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-393\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-761\"\u003eOptimized for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-761\"\u003eFull HD 1080p60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-761\"\u003e operations, the N3 focuses strictly on high-bandwidth, visually lossless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-761\"\u003eFull NDI (SpeedHQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-761 citation-end-761\"\u003e, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for sports broadcasting, corporate AV, houses of worship, and remote multi-cam setups.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Engineering and Operational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-394\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Half-Duplex Bidirectional Flex:\u003c\/b\u003e The hardware module's mode is easily toggled via its internal web-based GUI. \u003cspan class=\"citation-760\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-760\"\u003eEncoding Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-760 citation-end-760\"\u003e, it ingests a 3G-SDI signal from a broadcast camera and publishes it as an auto-discoverable source on the NDI network.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In \u003cb\u003eDecoding Mode\u003c\/b\u003e, the system reverses processing, accepting network NDI feeds and converting them to baseband 3G-SDI. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-395\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-759\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-759\"\u003eLossless Physical Loop-Through Monitoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-759 citation-end-759\"\u003e When configured as an encoder, the second physical BNC interface functions as a true, zero-latency SDI loop-out port.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This allows the camera crew to run a local on-field confidence monitor while the processing core compiles the primary stream for transport across the network switch. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-396\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-758\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-758\"\u003eLag-Free Decoder Channel Switching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-758 citation-end-758\"\u003e When running as a hardware decoder, the N3 uses Kiloview’s specialized frame-buffer management technology.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-757 citation-end-757\"\u003eOperators can preset up to 10 distinct network NDI target addresses (mapped 0–9).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Switching between these streams triggers instantly, bypassing the annoying black frames, visual stuttering, or frozen macroblocks typical of manual network handshakes. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-397\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003eFlexible Wide-Voltage Power Array:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003e Designed for field versatility, the N3 can draw standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003ePower over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003e via its Gigabit interface port, or operate over a wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756\"\u003e5V to 18V DC input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-756 citation-end-756\"\u003e loop via its USB-C port.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-755 citation-end-755\"\u003eThis means it can be safely powered by a standard smartphone power bank, a laptop USB port, or an on-camera D-Tap battery link.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-398\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-754\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-754\"\u003eOversized PGM\/PVW Tally Indicator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-754 citation-end-754\"\u003e A large, bright, and distinct LED Tally light block is integrated directly into the face of the durable metal enclosure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-753\"\u003eIt communicates bi-directionally with NDI-compatible production switchers (such as NewTek TriCaster, vMix, or OBS Studio), glowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-753\"\u003eBright Red for Program (PGM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-753\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-753\"\u003eVibrant Green for Preview (PVW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-753 citation-end-753\"\u003e to guide on-camera talent.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-399\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBi-Directional Voice Intercom Support:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-752 citation-end-752\"\u003e The unit includes a 3.5mm analog TRRS audio interface that can input microphone signals or output headphone feeds.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-751 citation-end-751\"\u003eWhen coupled with the Kiloview Intercom Server (KIS) ecosystem, the N3 transforms into a remote belt-pack node, establishing a voice intercom circuit between your master control room director and the camera team.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-400\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-750\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-750\"\u003ePTZ Telemetry and USB Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-750 citation-end-750\"\u003e The hardware natively routes pan, tilt, zoom, and focus telemetry across the network.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-749 citation-end-749\"\u003eBy attaching a USB-to-serial expansion adapter cable to the N3, operators can transmit standard VISCA, Pelco-D, or Pelco-P data lines over IP directly to a target PTZ camera assembly.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\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 N3 \/ N3-S 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 × 3G-SDI (75 \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\Omega$\u003c\/span\u003e BNC supporting up to 1080p60)\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 × 3G-SDI (Active loop-out or network decoded output)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Interface Link\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × RJ45 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (PoE 802.3af supported)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNDI Codec Target Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Bandwidth Full NDI (SpeedHQ compression matrix)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget NDI Encoding Bitrates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1080p60: ~125 Megabits per second | 720p60: ~90 Megabits per second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum System Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920 × 1080 pixels at sixty frames per second (1080p60)\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 hardware deployment yielding under 100ms total delay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Local Audio Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 3.5mm TRRS Analog Headphone\/Microphone Audio Jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Physical Power Draw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-efficient 6 Watts maximum consumption threshold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Outer Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 mm × 80 mm × 24 mm | Weight: ~200 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 N3 Converter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Full NDI Gigabit Switch Bandwidth Limit:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the N3 operates exclusively in high-bandwidth Full NDI, it places immediate data demands on your network switches. A single 1080p60 stream requires a continuous \u003cb\u003e125 Megabits per second\u003c\/b\u003e of throughput. While a basic 1GbE network switch can theoretically handle several streams, populating a multi-cam live venue with \u003cb\u003e6 or more N3 units\u003c\/b\u003e running simultaneously can consume over 750 Mbps of your bandwidth budget. This approach matches the real-world performance ceiling of a standard gigabit link. To avoid packet drops or visual frame tearing, backhaul your local edge switches to your core switch network using high-capacity \u003cb\u003e10GbE SFP+ fiber optic uplinks\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ea34b71c848d2c5-401\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-748\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-748\"\u003eDeploying the USB Keypad Quick-Switch Station:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-748 citation-end-748\"\u003e If you are using the N3 in decoding mode to drive a projector, a TV wall, or a client confidence display at an event, you can connect an inexpensive USB numeric keypad into the converter's expansion slot via a USB adapter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-747 citation-end-747\"\u003eMap your network's primary NDI camera feeds to the 0–9 keys inside the web management portal.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-746 citation-end-746\"\u003eOnce saved, your production team can shift the physical display output across 10 completely different cameras with a single keypress, creating a localized, lightweight hardware switching terminal.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Density Rack Consolidation:\u003c\/b\u003e For master control rooms, flypacks, or OB vans that use multiple N3 modules, avoid a messy cluster of power bricks behind your gear rack. The lateral edges of the N3 feature specialized alignment channels designed for Kiloview's mechanical \u003cb\u003eRU01 (1RU)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRU03 (3RU)\u003c\/b\u003e rackmount frames. This allows you to slide, lock, and organize multiple edge converters side-by-side using integrated thumb-screws, keeping your studio space clean and improving overall airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kiloview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072889254190,"sku":"KIL-N3-S","price":18527.65,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/KIL-N3-S_image2.jpg?v=1781851286","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/kiloview-3g-sdi-ndi-bidirectional-converter","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}