{"product_id":"kiloview-n4-hdmi-ndi-bidirectional-converter","title":"#Kiloview N4 HDMI \/ NDI Bidirectional Converter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1804e5c263c51902\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-372\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003eKiloview N4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003e (cataloged as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003eKV-N4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003e) is a professional, pocket-sized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707\"\u003eHDMI to NDI bidirectional hardware converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-707 citation-end-707\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Driven by a high-performance internal FPGA processing matrix, it functions as a software-switchable, half-duplex transceiver. \u003cspan class=\"citation-706\"\u003eIt is capable of acting as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-706\"\u003eEncoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-706\"\u003e (compressing raw HDMI camera video into a low-latency network stream) or a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-706\"\u003eDecoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-706 citation-end-706\"\u003e (extracting an IP stream from your network and outputting it via physical HDMI to an engineering monitor, projector, or hardware switcher).\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-705\"\u003eWhile its 4K sibling (the N40) handles ultra-high resolutions, the N4 is optimized for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-705\"\u003eFull HD 1080p60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-705 citation-end-705\"\u003e operations, making it a highly cost-effective tool for standard broadcast setups, houses of worship, corporate presentation rooms, and eSports venues.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-704\"\u003eIt focuses strictly on high-bandwidth, visually lossless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-704\"\u003eFull NDI (SpeedHQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-704 citation-end-704\"\u003e, delivering pristine color reproduction with sub-frame network latency.\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-374\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Half-Duplex Bidirectional Flex:\u003c\/b\u003e The operational profile can be toggled through its integrated web dashboard. In \u003cb\u003eEncoding Mode\u003c\/b\u003e, it ingests a baseband HDMI signal and broadcasts it onto your local IP network as an auto-discoverable NDI source. \u003cspan class=\"citation-703\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-703\"\u003eDecoding Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-703 citation-end-703\"\u003e, the architecture reverses, turning the box into a client that receives network NDI feeds and converts them back to baseband HDMI.\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-375\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-702\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-702\"\u003eLossless Local Loop-Through Monitoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-702 citation-end-702\"\u003e When configured in its encoder state, the second physical HDMI interface functions as a true, zero-latency loop-out.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This allows field operators to run a local on-camera confidence monitor while the processing core compresses the primary data packet for distribution over 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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-376\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-701\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-701\"\u003eInstant, Glitch-Free Decoder Channel Switching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-701 citation-end-701\"\u003e When running as a hardware decoder, the N4 uses Kiloview’s specialized frame-buffer management technology.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-700 citation-end-700\"\u003eOperators can preset up to 9 distinct network NDI target stream addresses inside the web panel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-699 citation-end-699\"\u003eSwitching between these sources triggers instantly—completely eliminating the black frames, visual stuttering, or frozen macroblocks typical of manual network handshakes.\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-377\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide-Voltage Power Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-698 citation-end-698\"\u003e The N4 offers flexible power distribution options for field and mobile use.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-697\"\u003eIt can draw standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-697\"\u003ePower over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-697\"\u003e via its Gigabit interface port, or operate over a wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-697\"\u003e5V to 18V DC input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-697 citation-end-697\"\u003e loop via its USB-C port.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-696 citation-end-696\"\u003eThis allows the unit to be safely powered by a standard smartphone power bank, a laptop USB port, or a D-Tap battery connection on a field camera rig.\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-378\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695\"\u003eOversized PGM\/PVW Tally Indicator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695 citation-end-695\"\u003e A large, highly visible LED Tally light block is built directly into the face of the durable metal enclosure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-694\"\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-694\"\u003eBright Red for Program (PGM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694\"\u003eVibrant Green for Preview (PVW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694 citation-end-694\"\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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-379\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBi-Directional Voice Intercom Support:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-693 citation-end-693\"\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-692 citation-end-692\"\u003eWhen coupled with the Kiloview Intercom Server (KIS) ecosystem, the N4 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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-380\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-691\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-691\"\u003ePTZ Telemetry and USB Expansion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-691 citation-end-691\"\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-690 citation-end-690\"\u003eBy attaching a USB-to-serial expansion adapter cable to the N4, 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 N4 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 × HDMI 2.0 Type-A (Up to 1080p60 processing)\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 × HDMI 2.0 Type-A (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: ~240 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 N4 Converter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Full NDI Gigabit Switch Bandwidth Limit:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the N4 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 N4 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_52fbc4bc6bf552b5-381\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-689\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-689\"\u003eDeploying the USB Keypad Quick-Switch Station:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-689 citation-end-689\"\u003e If you are using the N4 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 Map your network's primary NDI camera feeds to the 0–9 keys inside the web management portal. \u003cspan class=\"citation-688 citation-end-688\"\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 N4 modules, avoid a messy cluster of power bricks behind your gear rack. The lateral edges of the N4 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":52072889319726,"sku":"KIL-N4","price":19278.6,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/KIL-N4_image1.jpg?v=1781851255","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/kiloview-n4-hdmi-ndi-bidirectional-converter","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}