The INFINIUM 3G-SDI HEVC Encoder Card connects the professional broadcast world to the INFINIUM chassis. With a locking 3G-SDI BNC input and embedded audio, it is built for live production, sports venues, houses of worship, and broadcast headends where SDI is the standard. HEVC encoding keeps bitrate low so your SDI sources reach a far larger audience over IP.
3G-SDI HEVC Encoder Card
Bring Broadcast SDI Into Your Headend
The professional choice for SDI workflows. Accept any 3G-SDI HD feed from cameras, switchers, and routers, and encode it efficiently with HEVC for streaming and distribution.
Capabilities
SDI In, Everywhere Out
Take a professional SDI feed and deliver it to players, set-top boxes, smart TVs, browsers, and global platforms — all at the same time, each in the right format.
- Four simultaneous streams — different compression & resolution each, with logos & watermarks
- SRT ultra-low latency down to 50 ms · RTMP, M3U8, HLS, HTTP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, ONVIF
- Built-in unicast server · multicast (IGMP v1/v2/v3) to unlimited devices
- Stream direct to YouTube, AWS, or Facebook — and to several platforms at once
- Auto-reconnect and SRT decoder compatibility (VLC and our VePlayer)
IP + Coax
From the Truck to Every Screen
Stream SDI sources over IP for live production and contribution, and pair with the 4K-over-coax module to deliver the same channel over existing coax to any television in the venue.
Ideal for live events, the 3G-SDI card ingests camera and switcher feeds and streams them anywhere over IP, while the chassis 4K-over-coax module can simultaneously deliver the same channel over existing coaxial cabling to every TV in the building. One SDI source, infinite reach.
Features
Built for Professional SDI
Broadcast-grade ingest for your INFINIUM headend.
3G-SDI Input
Locking BNC 3G-SDI input with embedded audio for cameras and switchers.
HEVC Efficiency
HEVC (H.265) saves up to 4× the bandwidth versus H.264.
4 Streams at Once
Up to four simultaneous outputs, each its own format and protocol.
SRT Low Latency
Auto-error-corrected SRT down to 50 ms plus network travel time.
Unicast + Multicast
Built-in server plus IGMP multicast to unlimited devices on a capable network.
Hot-Swappable
Add or remove from the chassis live — no downtime for other channels.
Specifications
3G-SDI HEVC Card Specifications
| Card Type | Hot-swappable 3G-SDI HD encoder card for the INFINIUM 4K chassis |
| Video Input | 1× 3G-SDI BNC with embedded audio |
| Max Resolution | 1080p HD with closed-caption support |
| Video Compression | HEVC (H.265), H.264, MJPEG · logos & watermarks |
| Simultaneous Streams | Up to 4 independent streams, each its own format/protocol |
| Audio | SDI embedded or 3.5 mm analog stereo · AC3 / AAC / MP2 / MP3 / PCM |
| Streaming Protocols | SRT, RTMP(S), HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, UDP/RTP unicast & multicast |
| Latency | SRT as low as 50 ms plus network travel time |
| Unicast Server | Built-in hardware secure server, up to 100 Mbps connections |
| Multicast | IGMP v1/v2/v3 — unlimited devices over a multicast-capable network |
| Network | RJ-45 (CAT5–CAT8); Layer 2 video switch recommended; direct-to-router capable |
| Hot-Swap | Gold-plated, dust/humidity/vibration-proof bus connector — 100% hot-swappable |
| SKU | INF-ENC-HD-HEVC-SDI |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty + free lifetime support |
| Origin | Designed & Built in USA |
FAQ
INFINIUM 3G-SDI Card — FAQ
What sources work with the 3G-SDI card?
Any 3G-SDI HD source — broadcast cameras, production switchers, routers, and converters — with embedded audio over a single locking BNC cable. It is the professional alternative to the HDMI cards for live production.
Why is SDI preferred for live production?
SDI uses locking BNC connectors and supports long, reliable cable runs, making it the standard in broadcast trucks, stadiums, and studios. This card brings those professional feeds straight into the INFINIUM headend.
Does it support HEVC?
Yes. It encodes in HEVC, H.264, or MJPEG. HEVC delivers the same quality at roughly a quarter of the bitrate, ideal for streaming SDI sources to large audiences.
Can it stream with low latency?
Yes — SRT ultra-low latency down to 50 ms plus network travel time, alongside RTMP(S), HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, and UDP/RTP unicast and multicast.
Can I mix SDI and HDMI cards in one chassis?
Absolutely. Populate a single INFINIUM chassis with any mix of 3G-SDI, HDMI HD, 4K30, and 4K60 cards to match every source in your facility.
Can I distribute SDI channels over coax?
Yes — add the INFINIUM 4K-over-coax module to the chassis and the SDI-sourced channel is delivered over existing coax as a digital TV channel to any television.
Does it require the INFINIUM chassis?
Yes. It installs in the INFINIUM 4K Video Distribution Chassis, which provides power, cooling, redundancy, and the network/RF backplane.
Build Your System
Add Encoder Cards & the 4K-Over-Coax Module
The INFINIUM 4K chassis is the foundation. Choose the hot-swappable cards your installation needs — mix HD and 4K, HDMI and SDI — and add the 4K-over-coax module when you need real 4K channels on existing TVs.
INFINIUM 4K System Chassis
4RU hot-swap with dual power supply.
16 slots for 16 cards or 14 cards + RF module.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
4K-Over-Coax RF Modulator Module
Add real 4K channels over existing coax — QAM, ATSC, DVB-T/C, ISDB-T.
$2,495.00
1080p H.264 HDMI Encoder Card
Universal HD H.264 encoding from HDMI — the most compatible format for any player.
$549.00$495.00You save $54.00
1080p HEVC HDMI Encoder Card
Efficient HD HEVC (H.265) encoding from HDMI — best quality at the lowest bitrate.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
3G-SDI HEVC Encoder Card
Broadcast 3G-SDI HD encoder with HEVC or H.264 for SDI cameras and switchers.
$1,195.00$995.00You save $200.00
4K30 HEVC HDMI Encoder Card
True 4K@30 HEVC from HDMI 2.0b for IP streaming and 4K-over-coax distribution.
$1,695.00$1,495.00You save $200.00
4K60 HEVC HDMI / 12G-SDI Encoder Card
Flagship broadcast 4K@60 card — HDMI 2.0b + 12G-SDI input, up to 4 language pairs.
$4,950.00$3,995.00You save $955.00
Complete the Ecosystem
Decoders & Receivers
Receive INFINIUM streams anywhere with VePlayer hardware decoders — single screen, quad mosaic video walls, or broadcast SDI.
IPdecoder HD 4K — IP-to-HDMI Set-Top Decoder
IP Decoder
$149
VePLAYER 4K IPTV Decoder — HEVC H.265 / H.264
VePlayer Pro
$495
VePLAYER-SDI — Broadcast 3G-SDI Decoder
3G-SDI
$995
VePLAYER-HDMI-QUAD — 4-Stream Decoder & Video Wall
Video Wall
$695
Add Broadcast SDI to Your INFINIUM
$995.00$1,195.00
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