NLA Kiloview E1NDI SDI to NDI HX Encoder

The Kiloview E1-NDI (often cataloged as the KV-E1 NDI or revised as the E1-s NDI) is a professional, wired hardware video encoder designed to convert baseband 3G-SDI video signals into network-ready IP streams using NewTek's NDI|HX protocol.

The prefix "NLA" designates it as No Longer Available (Discontinued). It has been officially phased out of manufacturing, with the multi-codec Kiloview E3 serving as its direct hardware replacement. However, it remains highly prominent in existing flypacks, church installations, and the secondary market due to its low-latency H.264 profile.

Unlike the N-series "transceivers" which can switch between encoding or decoding, the E1-NDI is a dedicated, specialized encoding box.

Core Engineering and Operational Features

• Wired NDI|HX Bandwidth Efficiency: By utilizing compressed NDI|HX (H.264/AVC) rather than uncompressed High-Bandwidth Full NDI, the unit drastically reduces local network strain. It delivers a broadcast-quality 1080p60 stream at a mere 1.5 to 2 Mbps, allowing facilities to run multiple cameras over standard, unmanaged Gigabit copper networks without dropping frames.

• Simultaneous Multi-Protocol Streaming: Driven by a dedicated internal chip architecture, the unit can stream to up to 16 distinct destinations concurrently across 2 independent streaming profiles (Main stream up to 1080p60, Sub-stream up to 720p60). This allows an engineering crew to route NDI|HX to a local control room, push an SRT link to a remote production hub, and broadcast an RTMP feed to public platforms (YouTube/Facebook) simultaneously.

• Low-Latency Processing Matrix: The optimized hardware compression layer boasts an exceptional encoding latency of under 67 milliseconds (≤ 67ms) at the chip level. This ensures tight audio/video synchronization for fast-paced live environments like sports and eSports.

• Standalone Unicast Media Server: The device features Kiloview's integrated streaming engine, allowing it to act as an independent, localized media distribution point. It natively supports 20 to 50 concurrent unicast access links directly from the hardware via RTSP or TS-UDP, eliminating the need for an external streaming server during localized corporate or campus broadcasts.

• Physical Loop-Through & Audio Flex: The chassis features a 75-Ohm 3G-SDI physical loop-out interface, allowing camera operators to inline the box without sacrificing their zero-latency on-camera confidence monitors. It supports 8-channel embedded SDI audio alongside 3.5mm analog input/output loops for specialized microphone placement.

• On-Board Backup Recording: To guard against network jitter or total internet failure during a live broadcast, the integrated MicroSD/TF card slot or the USB Type-A expansion port allows the system to record a localized backup copy directly onto physical cards or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) in .MP4 or .MOV formats.

Hardware Technical Specifications Matrix

💡 Operational System Tips for the E1-NDI

The Network Throughput Limitation Rule: Because the E1-NDI was engineered with a 10/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port rather than a modern Gigabit port, you must manage your cumulative output bitrates carefully when pushing multiple destinations. Even though NDI|HX is highly compressed, pushing maximum-quality 1080p60 main-profile streams across all 16 target destinations simultaneously will quickly choke the 100 Mbps hardware ceiling. For total stability, restrict your individual target bitrates so that the total aggregated stream output stays safely below 60 Megabits per second.

• Deploying the NDI Virtual Input App: For remote corporate panels, hybrid classrooms, or webinars, download the free NewTek NDI Tools software suite onto your presenter's computer. By utilizing the NDI Virtual Input tool, the PC will discover the E1-NDI on the local network and map it as a driverless virtual USB webcam. This allows you to route a high-end SDI broadcast camera straight into standard video applications like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet without an external capture card.

• ONVIF Security Grid Deployment: Beyond traditional live production workflows, the encoder natively supports ONVIF 1.1 / 2.0 network discovery standards. This means it can be integrated into high-end campus security, casinos, or government monitoring rooms. Activating ONVIF allows any network video recorder (NVR) to instantly discover, log, and record the camera feed as if it were a high-end surveillance IP camera.