Form Factor |
Standalone appliance
Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/3 rack (horizontal) |
Video Input |
HDMI*
*Video Input Format is Auto-Detected |
Video Input Resolutions |
Progressive
• 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 fps
• 1280x720@ 60/59.94/50 fps
Interlaced
• 1920x1080i 29.97/25 fps
Video Input Format is Auto-Detected |
Video Output |
HDMI |
Video Output Resolutions |
Preview output of video input signal |
Audio Input |
Processes first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI input signal.
Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack.
Line Level |
Audio Output |
Passthrough of all embedded audio channels in HDMI signal.
Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack – passthrough of input.
Line Level |
Confidence Preview |
1x HDMI
Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 |
Color Space and Chroma Sub-Sampling |
4:2:0 (8-bit) |
Video Scaling |
High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available for both streaming and recording operations |
Audio Encoding Format |
AAC-LC |
Audio Sampling Frequency |
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz |
Audio Bitrates |
Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps |
Video Encoding Formats |
H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC) |
Encoding Profiles |
Baseline (BP)
Main (MP)
High (HiP) |
Encoder Bitrates Range |
Record Only Mode: 100 kbps to 30 Mbps
Stream Only Mode: 100 kbps to 20 Mbps
Independent Stream and Record Mode*:
• Recording: 100 kbps - 30 Mbps
• Streaming: 100 kbps - 10 Mbps
• Maximum combined total bitrate of 30 Mbps |
Encoding Rate Control |
Average max/min data rate controls
Deblocking Filter
Selectable frame rates
GOP Size
Variable bitrate support |
Encoding Level |
Up to 4.2 |
Network Standard |
RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing |
IP Addressing |
IPv4
DHCP (default) and static IP |
Streaming Protocols |
RTMP, RTSP/RTP
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10) |
Command and Control |
HTTPS over TCP
UPnP (discovery) |
File Format |
Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio. |
Recording Locations |
2x USB 2.0*
1x SD card slot**
Network mapped drive***
* Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system. The Monarch HD will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of “thumb” drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for “read” operations while the Monarch HD requires sustained “write” capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.
** Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).
*** Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems). |
Recording Lengths |
Maximum file length of 300 minutes—irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch appliance will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes. |
Full Frame Rate |
Encode frame rates selection includes;
60/50, 30/25/24 and 15/12.5
Note that the maximum encode frame rate is 30 fps when encode resolution is 1920x1080 |
Product Dimensions |
5.60 (L) x 4.40 (W) x 1.22 (H) inches
14.2 (L) x 11.2 (W) x 3.1 (H) centimeters |
Unit Weight |
0.66 lbs / 300 g |
Cooling |
Fanless |
Power Supply Unit |
Line Voltage: 100-240 V a.c., 0.5A
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C8
DIN4 Locking Power Connector
Power-supply Safety:
cULus (Canada/US)
CE (EU)
CCC (China)
RCM (Au/Nz)
EAC (Russia / Customs Union)
PSE (Japan)
KCC (Korea) |
Hardware Included |
Matrox Monarch HD appliance
Matrox Monarch HD external power supply
IEC-C8 power cords (US, UK and EU) |
Accessories (sold separately) |
Monarch Rack Mount Kit* (MRCH/RACK/KIT)
Monarch HD power supply unit** (MRCH/RACK/KIT)
*Can fit up to three Monarch HD units in a 1RU space.
**Does not include IEC-C8 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally. |
Software |
Monarch HD Command Center
HTTPS API *
*Free download |
Operating Conditions |
Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
Altitude: 650 hPa (3,580 m) to 1,013 hPa (0 m)
Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Storage Conditions |
Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius
Altitude: 192 hPa (12,000 m) to 1,020 hPa (-50 m)
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Power Consumption |
Input: 5 volts
Total Power Consumption: 15 watts |
Supported Operating Systems (software) |
Mac OSX EL Capitan
Windows 10 (64 bit) |
EMC/EMI Device Class |
Class B |
EMC/EMI Compliance |
CE (EU)
FCC (US)
ICES-3 (Canada)
KC (Korea)
RCM (Aus/NZ) |
Environmental Compliance |
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU amended by (EU) 2015/863 |