Kiloview N4

Kiloview N4 HD Video Encoder/Decoder

HD HDMI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter

Product description

Easily add your camera's HDMI output to an NDI network with Kiloview N4 HDMI / NDI Bidirectional Converter. Plug N4 into your camera's accessory shoe, connect your camera's HDMI output to N4. Connect the N4 to your NDI network to take full advantage of NDI. The N4 supports Tally signals and has a large Tally indicator. It also supports PTZ camera control over IP, allowing you to use legacy PTZ cameras that have HDMI output and support RS-232 signals.

Plug and play the N4 with a dedicated power supply or by powering it from your camera, USB Type-C port or PoE. Besides encoding video up to 1080P60 for use over your NDI network, the N4 can also be specified as a webcam, allowing you to easily use the camera with remote video applications. An audio jack can be used for headphone jack supporting analog audio or microphone input. N4 about to display on an HDMI monitor It can also be used off-camera to re-decode the NDI stream to HDMI.

NDI Basics

The NDI protocol is a high-performance standard that enables anyone to use real-time, ultra-low latency video on existing IP video networks. Kiloview N4 supports bidirectional conversion between 1080p60 HDMI and Full NDI. It can both encode 1080p60 HDMI signals to Full NDI stream for output and decode Full NDI stream and decode 1080p60 HDMI output on your display.

Use in Camera or Rack

The flexibility of the N4 allows you to use your camera's HDMI output (up to 1080p60) on-camera to instantly convert it to NDI, while supporting Tally to integrate your camera into a multi-camera production. You can also use the same N4 unit in a rack-mounted condition.

Encode & Decode

This little device can do both NDI encode and decode, so you get two for the price of one. You can change the operating mode in the user interface to the desired mode via the Web-based GUI. Please note that N4's encode and decode functions work separately and cannot be used simultaneously.

Control with USB Keypad

In decoder mode, you can preset NDI sources from 0-9. Once your USB Keypad is ready, you can easily select the output source with a single tap. In addition, you can even use the USB Keypad to control a PTZ camera with a cost-effective PTZ Keyboard.

PTZ Control and Large-Scale Tally

Kiloview N4 supports PTZ control up to serial RS232/485/422 via USB. It also supports PTZ-over-IP control without the need for extra cables. The N4 has a large, bright and distinctive Tally light for the PVW/PGM indicator.

Power and Data

With PoE, the N4 can be powered by a single cable connection. With wide DC input range design from 5 to 18V, it can also be easily powered by USB power or camera battery.

Webcam

Easily specify Kiloview NDI encoders as video input source in popular desktop video applications such as Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Skype, Skype for Business, WebEx, Zoom, Teams and more using the free NDI webcam input tool.

Voice Intercom

Kiloview N4 supports 3.5mm analog audio microphone in/out or embedded audio. It also supports voice intercom between devices directly or via Kiloview Intercom server and USB headset.

Highlights

• Low Profile NDI Interface
• HDMI Input and Loop Output
• Supports up to 1080p at 59.94 fps
• PTZ Camera Control
• PoE and DC Power Options
• Tally Communication

Technicial Specifications