Datavideo iCast 10NDI MK II 4-Channel 1080p All-in-One Streaming Switcher

All-in-One Live Video Switcher

Combining the functions of a switcher, camera controller, and streaming encoder, the hybrid Datavideo iCast 10NDI MK II 4-Channel 1080p All-in-One Streaming Switcher is ideal for live events, conferences, and educational use. It supports up to four video source inputs and offers simultaneous program streaming and recording.

Multiple Video Input Interfaces

• The iCAST 10NDI MK II has four video inputs with one SDI/HDMI selectable port, three HDMI-only ports, one selectable HDMI or SDI port, and one USB 3.0 port. iCAST 10NDI accepts videos from various professional cameras, laptops, and document cameras.

• It also supports up to three NDI or IP video signals via its RJ45 ports. IP videos are streamed using the RTMPS or SRT protocol.

• This variety of interfaces ensures compatibility with a variety of video devices.

Live Streaming and Recording

This switcher can encode your program output live for streaming while also recording the stream to an optional SD card as well as the five individual inputs for later post work and program output to an optional 2.5" HDD or SSD that you put in the included drive enclosure. Two HDMI outputs, one program and one multiview, allow you to view your program locally while you stream and/or record.

Dual Multiview Modes

The iCAST 10NDI MK II provides an intuitive preview of your output sources. You can view them either horizontally or vertically (for mobile devices) and preview these modes on a multiview screen.

Multiple Program Modes

• In addition to displaying a full-screen view of the program-out video, you can also stream the four input videos live to your audience on a single screen.

• The iCAST 10NDI MK II offers five multiview layouts that allow you to show your input videos simultaneously. The videos can be streamed worldwide, letting your audience, with zero delay, participate in your events using a receiver/decoder, personal mobile device, or computer.

Direct Streaming

• The iCAST 10NDI MK II eliminates the need for multiple devices when streaming your video to multiple platforms. 

• Streaming options include support for high-quality, low-latency NDI HX video transmission.

Up to Three Channels of NDI HX

No need for multiple cables and a complicated setup, NDI HX lets you decode video and audio using a single Ethernet cable for live video switching.

Vertical Streaming

In general, up to 50% of videos are viewed on mobile devices and 94% of those mobile users view videos vertically. The iCAST 10NDI MK II lets you stream your content vertically with just a few basic settings.

Hybrid Event Switcher

This is a hybrid event switcher designed for the classroom, lecture capture, conferencing with all the I/O needed for producing, streaming, recording, and conferencing with Zoom, MS Teams, and other platforms. It provides an intuitive touchscreen interface with presets for screen layout settings, camera angles, and buttons for activating the stream and recording your event.

Character Generation and Real-Time Captions

• The iCAST 10NDI MK II allows you to add graphic elements such as logos, titles, text, and images to any input video channel or the program output. You can add course chapter and text or workflow diagram images to your program.

• Highlight the information that you wish to convey to your audience. It also lets you transcribe audio by entering subtitles line by line using News CG, after which you will be able to play subtitles in real time by simply tapping the space bar on the keyboard controller.

SRT Ready

Video latency often results when there is insufficient network bandwidth. iCAST-10 supports SRT protocol, which mitigates packet loss when the network becomes unstable. Sometimes RTMP may give you a stuttering viewing experience but SRT will help solve your problem.

Recording

• A red LED indicator lets you know that the video is being recorded, and a green indicator shows that the record function is in standby mode.

• The 2" LCD screen on iCAST 10NDI allows you to view the record status of all video channels.

H.264 Encoding

A built-in professional recorder records using H.264 video encoding with configurable resolution, frame rate, video bitrate, etc.

Multichannel Audio Mixing

• In addition to embedded audio, there are input ports for external audio such as XLR for connecting microphones and RCA for audio players.

• Web audio, the most popular audio source, is another external audio source. You can easily perform professional audio mixing with iCAST 10NDI MK II and at the same time switch between AES and EBU modes so your output audio will always be compatible with various audio systems in different countries without issues such as unstable audio volume and the audio/video out-of-sync error.

Audio Delay

iCAST 10NDI MK II is capable of independently delaying each audio channel by adjusting the delay time to eliminate the audio and video-out-of-sync error.

Optional dvCloud Streaming

Subscribe to the optional paid dvCloud service to stream up to 25 platforms while simultaneously backing up your video to the cloud.