SCIENCE IMAGE Studio 2 NDI Bidirectional 4K SDI/HDMI Encoder/Decoder

SCIENCE IMAGE Studio 2 Overview

The Studio 2 NDI Bidirectional 4K SDI/HDMI Encoder/Decoder from SCIENCE IMAGE integrates frequency conversion and optical transceiver functionalities into a compact device. Serving as an enhanced iteration of NDI Studio 4K.SH, the Studio 2 features an intelligent scroll wheel and boasts widespread application across diverse business settings such as broadcast programs, variety show recordings, large events, and video conferences.

Equipped with both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, it accommodates virtually any video signal up to UHD 4K60 and facilitates up and down conversion across 27 formats (from HD to UHD). Its NDI encoding and decoding components efficiently transform SDI or HDMI signals to and from high-bandwidth NDI, ensuring optimal video fidelity over IP networks. Complementing its baseband connections, Studio 2 integrates a high-speed SFP+ optical fiber slot designed for seamless compatibility with the separately available SCIENCE IMAGE T1 12G-SDI fiber transceiver module. With the T1 fiber module installed, Studio 2 can transmit and receive SDI, HDMI, and NDI signals up to 12.4 miles over single mode fiber, offering cross-compatibility with other fiber-enabled devices, including the FLOW 4K, Studio 4K.SH, Studio Edge, Flow Edge, and Vela rack encoders.

To adhere to live broadcasting requirements, Studio 2 integrates a brightly illuminated LED tally bar, 2-way intercom audio, stereo embedded analog audio, and a 1/4³-20 threaded hole for convenient mounting on tripods, cameras, and stands. Additionally, Studio 2 enhances user experience with a 1.3³ OLED display for viewing critical settings.

Features at a Glance

• Large, matte tally light: green for preview, red for program
• 1.3" OLED screen displays real-time status of encoding/decoding, input/output format, and other information
• Built-in HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI optical transceivers send and receive video up to 12 miles
• Built-in Linux software
• 3.5mm audio input and output can be used with NDI intercom with separately available Laudo software

Video Format Support

Input:

SDI (4:4:4/4:2:2)
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps

HDMI (4:4:4/4:2:2)
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps

Output:

SDI (4:4:4/4:2:2)
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps

HDMI (4:4:4/4:2:2)
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps

RJ45
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps

Video Standard Compliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10

SDI/HDMI Sampling & Color

SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Audio Sampling Rate: TV Standard 48 kHz
SDI Color Accuracy: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Color Space: REC 709, BT2020
HDMI Color Space: REC 709, BT2020
HDMI Color Accuracy: YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4

Supported Software and Operating Systems

• Science Image Laudo application control software
• Supports Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 operating systems
• Supports macOS 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina, or higher
• Supports Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, and other browsers