The NewTek Connect Spark SDI is a Wi-Fi-capable IP video converter designed for the NewTek open-source NDI standard. It supports up to 1080p59.94 video, and allows for remote recording to optional USB or microSD storage media. It can also be controlled via a web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring.
The NDI standard (Network Device Interface) allows all NDI-compatible video equipment to freely recognize and interact with one another, as long they're connected to the same network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Connect Spark SDI is designed to provide an ideal way to get SDI video into a computer or IP-based video workflow.
- NDI-Compatible for NewTek NDI Standard
- Wi-Fi Capable IP Video Converter
- Bring Video into Computer or IP Workflow
- Appears as an Input for NDI Products
- Supports up to 1080p60 Video with Audio
- SDI Input/Simultaneous Loop Out
- Remote Recording to USB or microSD Media
- Control via Web-Based User Interface
- Integrated Tally Lights
NewTek Connect Spark SDI
The NewTek Connect Spark SDI is a Wi-Fi-capable IP video converter designed for the NewTek open-source NDI standard. It supports up to 1080p59.94 video, and allows for remote recording to optional USB or microSD storage media. It can also be controlled via a web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring.
The NDI standard (Network Device Interface) allows all NDI-compatible video equipment to freely recognize and interact with one another, as long they're connected to the same network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Connect Spark SDI is designed to provide an ideal way to get SDI video into a computer or IP-based video workflow. It allows you to convert any SDI source for compatibility with hundreds of NDI-compatible systems, devices, and applications that can be connected on the same network, enabling you to efficiently incorporate that SDI source into IP-based video capture and production workflows.
You won't need all the cables you normally would, but can rather send and receive video to/from your computer through the network. (Your computer would need to be NDI-enabled, and this is easily done with NDI software such as Connect Pro, sold separately.)
As soon as you plug the Connect Spark to a network, the SDI source connected to it will instantly become available as an input for any NDI-compatible hardware and software on the network.
Key Features
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) video input with embedded audio
- Simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) loop-through out with embedded audio
- Support for 1080p and 720p video at up to 59.94 frames per second
- Remote configuration and monitoring via web-based user interface
- Remote recording onto microSD or USB storage media, with control via web-based interface
- Integrated tally lights
- Compatible with professional and prosumer production solutions, including NewTek live production systems and third-party video switchers, as well as software-based video tools like Livestream Studio, OBS, Streamstar SW, Telestream Gameshow and Wirecast, VidBlaster, vMix, XSplit, and all other NDI-compatible products (NDI version 2.0 or higher)
- Compatible with popular desktop video applications via included software driver, including Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Skype, Skype for Business, WebEx, Zoom, and more
Input | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) |
Loop Output | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) |
Audio | SDI-embedded 3.5 mm line Level |
Encoding | NDI/HX |
Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 port for 10/100M Ethernet networking |
Wireless Functionality | Built-in Wi-Fi radio 2 x 5 dB 2.4 G / 5.8 G dual-band antennas IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Interface | Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring |
Tally | Tally support via NDI, with built-in program/preview tally lights |
Formats | 1080p at 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps 1080i at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps |
Standards | SDI: SMPTE ST-424M, ST-292M |
Recording | Video: MPEG-TS Audio: AAC *USB or microSD storage media required (not included) |
USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 mini-USB |
Power | External 12 VDC, 1 A adapter included; 4 W power consumption (max) |
Operating Temperature | -4 to 176°F (-20 to 80°C) |
Relative Humidity | 20 to 90% |
Dimensions | 5 x 4.3 x 1.1" (13 x 11 x 3 cm) |
Weight | Approx. 8 oz (227 g) |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 1.35 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.25 x 6.15 x 3.2" |
In The Box
- 1 x NewTek Connect Spark SDI
- 1 x Limited 1-Year Warranty
NewTek Connect Spark SDI
The NewTek Connect Spark SDI is a Wi-Fi-capable IP video converter designed for the NewTek open-source NDI standard. It supports up to 1080p59.94 video, and allows for remote recording to optional USB or microSD storage media. It can also be controlled via a web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring.
The NDI standard (Network Device Interface) allows all NDI-compatible video equipment to freely recognize and interact with one another, as long they're connected to the same network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Connect Spark SDI is designed to provide an ideal way to get SDI video into a computer or IP-based video workflow. It allows you to convert any SDI source for compatibility with hundreds of NDI-compatible systems, devices, and applications that can be connected on the same network, enabling you to efficiently incorporate that SDI source into IP-based video capture and production workflows.
You won't need all the cables you normally would, but can rather send and receive video to/from your computer through the network. (Your computer would need to be NDI-enabled, and this is easily done with NDI software such as Connect Pro, sold separately.)
As soon as you plug the Connect Spark to a network, the SDI source connected to it will instantly become available as an input for any NDI-compatible hardware and software on the network.
Key Features
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) video input with embedded audio
- Simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) loop-through out with embedded audio
- Support for 1080p and 720p video at up to 59.94 frames per second
- Remote configuration and monitoring via web-based user interface
- Remote recording onto microSD or USB storage media, with control via web-based interface
- Integrated tally lights
- Compatible with professional and prosumer production solutions, including NewTek live production systems and third-party video switchers, as well as software-based video tools like Livestream Studio, OBS, Streamstar SW, Telestream Gameshow and Wirecast, VidBlaster, vMix, XSplit, and all other NDI-compatible products (NDI version 2.0 or higher)
- Compatible with popular desktop video applications via included software driver, including Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Skype, Skype for Business, WebEx, Zoom, and more
Input | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) |
Loop Output | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI (75 Ohm impedance) |
Audio | SDI-embedded 3.5 mm line Level |
Encoding | NDI/HX |
Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 port for 10/100M Ethernet networking |
Wireless Functionality | Built-in Wi-Fi radio 2 x 5 dB 2.4 G / 5.8 G dual-band antennas IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Interface | Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring |
Tally | Tally support via NDI, with built-in program/preview tally lights |
Formats | 1080p at 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps 1080i at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps |
Standards | SDI: SMPTE ST-424M, ST-292M |
Recording | Video: MPEG-TS Audio: AAC *USB or microSD storage media required (not included) |
USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 mini-USB |
Power | External 12 VDC, 1 A adapter included; 4 W power consumption (max) |
Operating Temperature | -4 to 176°F (-20 to 80°C) |
Relative Humidity | 20 to 90% |
Dimensions | 5 x 4.3 x 1.1" (13 x 11 x 3 cm) |
Weight | Approx. 8 oz (227 g) |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 1.35 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.25 x 6.15 x 3.2" |
In The Box
- 1 x NewTek Connect Spark SDI
- 1 x Limited 1-Year Warranty