Matrox ConvertIP in the UAE & Middle East
ST 2110 and IPMX converters, encoders and decoders for HDMI, 12G-SDI and HDBaseT. Supplied, quoted and supported from Dubai.
Mediasys FZ LLC | Barsha Heights, Dubai | Serving the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
What Is Matrox ConvertIP?
Matrox ConvertIP is a series of standalone SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX converters, encoders and decoders. Each unit connects HDMI, 12G-SDI or HDBaseT equipment to an IP network, and can be set as a transmitter or a receiver. Use it to send, display or monitor 4K video over 1G, 10G and 25G networks, on copper or fibre.
ConvertIP supports uncompressed and compressed video, including the Pro AV codec and optional JPEG-XS. This lets one family of devices serve broadcast monitoring, control rooms and corporate or education AV over IP.
- Convert HDMI, SDI and HDBaseT to and from ST 2110 and IPMX
- Configure each device as a transmitter or receiver
- Run on a standard 1G network or step up to 10G and 25G
- Manage many units with ConvertIP Manager software or the built-in web interface
Why Choose ConvertIP for AV over IP?
Precise PTP synchronisation
Devices lock to a shared PTP clock, so video, audio and multi-screen setups stay in sync. The SDI models add genlock output for broadcast equipment.
Lossless quality, very low latency
Uncompressed ST 2110 workflows deliver lossless 4K, and compressed modes stay visually lossless with sub-frame delay.
Built on open standards
ST 2110, IPMX and NMOS keep you out of proprietary matrix systems and let you mix vendors.
Works on your network
Use 1G RJ45 for compressed AV, or SFP28 ports for 10G and 25G copper or fibre links.
Compressed or uncompressed
Choose the Pro AV codec for 1G networks, or add JPEG-XS for ST 2110-22 workflows.
Easy to deploy and manage
Configure from a web browser, or use ConvertIP Manager to handle installation, firmware updates and routing for many units at once.
Matrox ConvertIP Models
Pick by signal type first (HDMI, SDI or HDBaseT), then by network speed.
ConvertIP SRH: Single-channel HDMI over IP
HDMI in and out with HDCP, one RJ45 for media and control, PoE+ powered. Built for compressed 1G workflows up to 4096 x 2160 at 60p.
ConvertIP DRH: HDMI over IP with separate media and control ports
HDMI in and out with HDCP, two RJ45 media ports and one RJ45 control port, with ST 2022-7 redundancy for 1G AV workflows.
ConvertIP DSH: HDMI over IP up to 25G, with IP gateway
HDMI in and out, two SFP28 media ports and one RJ45 control port. Also works as an IP gateway between uncompressed and compressed ST 2110 and IPMX streams.
ConvertIP DRS: 12G-SDI over IP for 1G networks
12G-SDI, genlock and three RJ45 ports, with ST 2022-7 redundancy. A good fit for broadcast monitoring on 1G.
ConvertIP DSS: 12G-SDI over IP up to 25G
12G-SDI, genlock, one RJ45 and two SFP28 ports. PoE-capable and compact enough to fit two units in 1RU.
ConvertIP SRST: HDBaseT over IP
Add HDBaseT equipment to an IP network without replacing it. One SFP28 and one RJ45 port.
ConvertIP Model Comparison
| Model | Signal | Network ports | Network speed | PoE | Genlock | ST 2022-7 redundancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | HDMI (HDCP) | 1 x RJ45 (media and control) | 1G / 2.5G | Yes (PoE+) | No | No |
| DRH | HDMI (HDCP) | 2 x RJ45 media + 1 x RJ45 control | 1G | Yes | No | Yes |
| DSH | HDMI (HDCP) | 2 x SFP28 + 1 x RJ45 control | Up to 25G | See datasheet | No | Yes |
| DRS | 12G-SDI | 3 x RJ45 | 1G | See datasheet | Yes | Yes |
| DSS | 12G-SDI | 2 x SFP28 + 1 x RJ45 | Up to 25G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SRST | HDBaseT | 1 x SFP28 + 1 x RJ45 | 1G / 2.5G + 10G / 25G | See datasheet | No | No |
Specifications taken from Matrox Video product pages. Download the datasheets for full details.
Where ConvertIP Is Used
Broadcast monitoring and control rooms
Monitor ST 2110 sources on SDI or HDMI displays without a full IP monitoring wall.
Corporate, education and government AV over IP
Run IPMX over existing 1G infrastructure, in place of proprietary extenders and matrix switchers.
Live events, venues and houses of worship
Move 4K sources across a venue with near-zero latency.
Moving to IP in stages
Bridge existing SDI, HDMI and HDBaseT equipment into an IP system and replace it over time.
Buy Matrox ConvertIP from Mediasys, Dubai
Mediasys is a systems integrator and Matrox supplier based in Barsha Heights, Dubai. We help integrators, broadcasters and end users in the UAE and across the Middle East choose the right ConvertIP models, plan the network, and get the system running.
Authorised Matrox distributor for the UAE and MEA region.
- Model selection and bill-of-materials help
- Network guidance for ST 2110 and IPMX (switches, PTP, multicast)
- Quotes for projects of any size
- Local pre-sales and project support
- Common models usually available from stock
What Is IPMX?
IPMX is an open set of standards that brings ST 2110 style AV over IP to Pro AV, with support for compressed formats such as JPEG-XS on ordinary 1G, 10G and 25G networks.
What Is ST 2110?
ST 2110 is the SMPTE suite for carrying uncompressed broadcast video, audio and data as separate streams over IP.
Matrox ConvertIP FAQ
Where can I buy Matrox ConvertIP in the UAE and Middle East?
Mediasys, based in Barsha Heights, Dubai, supplies Matrox ConvertIP to integrators, broadcasters and end users across the UAE and the wider Middle East. Email your model and quantity to info@mediasysdubai.com or call +971 4 450 3795.
What is Matrox ConvertIP?
Matrox ConvertIP is a series of standalone ST 2110 and IPMX converters, encoders and decoders. Each unit moves HDMI, 12G-SDI or HDBaseT signals onto an IP network, or back off it, and can work as a transmitter or a receiver.
Does ConvertIP support both IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110?
Yes. ConvertIP supports both standards, with PTP synchronisation and NMOS for discovery and connection management. This lets the same hardware serve Pro AV and broadcast workflows.
Can ConvertIP run on a standard 1G network?
Yes. Models such as the SRH, DRH and DRS are designed for 1G workflows using compressed video. Models with SFP28 ports, such as the DSH and DSS, support uncompressed or compressed workflows up to 25G.
Which ConvertIP model should I choose for HDMI, SDI or HDBaseT?
Choose the SRH, DRH or DSH for HDMI, the DRS or DSS for 12G-SDI, and the SRST for HDBaseT. Choose a 1G model for compressed workflows on a standard network, or an SFP28 model for 10G and 25G networks.
What is the difference between IPMX and ST 2110?
ST 2110 is the SMPTE suite for carrying uncompressed broadcast video, audio and data over IP. IPMX builds on it for Pro AV and also supports compressed formats such as JPEG-XS, so it works on ordinary 1G, 10G and 25G networks.
Does ConvertIP support network redundancy?
Selected models, including the DSS, DRS, DRH and DSH, support ST 2022-7 redundancy. The SRH and SRST do not.
How are multiple ConvertIP units managed?
ConvertIP Manager software handles installation, firmware updates and routing for many units, and each device also has a web interface. A free Q-SYS plugin is available from Matrox for control integration.
Does Mediasys provide support and installation in the Middle East?
Mediasys provides pre-sales advice, system design help and project support for ConvertIP deployments in the region. Contact the team with your project requirements.