Sencore MRD 4400 Modular Receiver Decoder
Quote-based pricing for government, teleport and enterprise buyers.
Need it installed, integrated or supported? Ask about Digisat engineering services.
Product details
The Sencore MRD 4400 is a 1RU professional integrated receiver decoder for distribution and monitoring. It decodes SD or HD video in HEVC, H.264 or MPEG-2 with up to four audio services, and SD units can be upgraded to HD by software license. Built-in ASI I/O is standard, and factory-fitted DVB-S/S2/S2X, Broadcom TurboPSK, IP or 8VSB/QAM-B input modules adapt it to satellite downlinks and turnaround sites.
Key features
- HEVC, H.264 and MPEG-2 decoding, SD or HD
- Up to 4 audio services or SDI pass-through
- Dual auto-switching SDI outputs
- Built-in ASI input/output
- DVB-S/S2/S2X, TurboPSK, IP and 8VSB/QAM-B input options
- Closed-caption and subtitle overlays
- Web interface, front panel and SNMP control
Specifications
| Part number | MRD 4400 |
|---|---|
| Series | Sencore MRD 4400 |
| Model | MRD 4400 |
| Type | Integrated Receiver Decoder |
| Video decode | HEVC, H.264, MPEG-2; SD or HD (HD by license) |
| Audio | 2 services standard, up to 4; Dolby Digital/Plus, AAC, MPEG |
| Video outputs | Dual SDI (auto-switching), HDMI-type digital, composite |
| ASI | 2x 75 Ω BNC in/out |
| Satellite input (DVB-S/S2/S2X) | 950-2150 MHz L-band, 1-72 MSps QPSK/8PSK; 16/32/64APSK with S2X license |
| TurboPSK input | Broadcom TurboPSK, 950-2150 MHz, 1-30 MSps (MRD 111) |
| LNB power | Off / 13 / 14 / 18 / 19 VDC @ 450 mA |
| MPEG/IP input | UDP or RTP, unicast/multicast, SMPTE 2022 (CoP3) FEC |
| 8VSB/QAM-B input | 50-1000 MHz |
| Descrambling | BISS-1/E/2/CA; optional dual DVB-CI CAM slots |
| Control | Web GUI, front panel keypad, SNMP |
| Height | 1RU |
Applications
- Satellite turnaround and backhaul distribution feeds
- Monitoring any video feed
- Replacing older receiver decoders (including Wellav UMH160)
Frequently asked questions
Does Digisat supply and support Sencore equipment?
Yes. Digisat supplies Sencore receiver decoders, satellite modulators, contribution encoders, chassis and monitoring with quote-based pricing for broadcasters, cable and IPTV operators, government and enterprise buyers, and our engineers can help integrate them with your antennas, LNBs, BUCs and uplink chain.
What happened to Wellav products?
Wellav products are now sold and supported by Sencore. The DMP 900 platform continues under the Sencore name, and older Wellav encoders, IRDs, transcoders and QAM processors are replaced by the DMP 900 or by current Sencore receiver decoders. Digisat can help you choose the right replacement.
Need it installed, aligned or supported?
Digisat engineers install, commission and maintain satellite ground systems for government agencies, teleports and broadcasters worldwide. Request installation or engineering support.