NewTek has announced two new Spark Plus IO converters to the lineup. The new Spark Plus IO converters simplify the encoding or decoding of video for use in an IP-based workflow through the power of NDI®.
The new Spark Plus IO 4K delivers high bandwidth NDI at full 60p for the lowest latency and highest quality in and out over IP.
The Spark Plus IO SDI encodes or decodes at rates up 1080p 60 NDI for 3G-SDI environments without disrupting the existing traditional SDI video infrastructure. The recently released Spark Plus 4K is an encoder only.
It’s interesting to see that the SDI version is limited to 1080p60 whereas the Plus IO 4K can accept up to UHD 60p via HDMI.
Both Sparks come with PoE, simple auto-discovery, and tally light with NDI support, all packaged in a new compact design that is durable and easy to mount.
Spark Plus IO converters bypass the need for a capture card solution. These converters are designed to be in service quickly with the entire setup over one Ethernet cable.
A web-based interface allows easy configuration and monitoring from a desktop or mobile browser. Corporate video, esports, education and training, along with other advanced AV scenarios benefit greatly from the versatility of an NDI-based IP workflow.
Pricing and Availability
NewTek Spark Plus IO converters are available now and are priced at $895 USD.
NewTek Spark Plus IO SDI converters are available now and priced at $995 USD.
BirdDog also has a number of 4K NDI encoder/decoder products at a similar price, including 12G SDI models which support 4K.
