Osprey Talon 4K-SCD:NG Rugged Decoeder Streaming Appliance

The Talon UHD60 Decoder 4K SCD NG Rugged Streaming Appliance delivers professional UHD video decoding for demanding broadcast and contribution workflows. Built with 12G SDI output, 10 bit 4:2:2 processing, and a rugged fanless hardware design, it ensures stable performance in studio, control room, or field environments. The decoder supports UHD and DCI 4K resolutions up to 60 fps, providing exceptional visual fidelity for monitoring, production, and delivery applications.

With support for H.264 and H.265 input streams over UDP, RTP, SRT, and Zixi, the decoder integrates seamlessly into modern IP video infrastructures. It offers up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio, automatic resolution matching, and advanced color handling. Professional features such as genlock, metadata handling, closed captions, and JSON REST API control make it suitable for enterprise and broadcast level deployments.

The ruggedized design supports extended operating temperatures from minus 20 C to 60 C, with short term operation up to 70 C, making it ideal for remote production kits and challenging installation environments. Secure HTTPS management, Open VPN support, whitelisting, and customizable notice banners provide enterprise grade security. With optional rackmount expansion and silent fanless operation, the Talon UHD60 Decoder is engineered for reliability and scalability.

Key Features

• Professional UHD decoding: Supports output up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps with automatic resolution matching.
• Dual 12G SDI outputs: Provides two parallel HD BNC 12G SDI connections for monitoring or routing.
• High quality compression support: Decodes H.264 AVC and H.265 HEVC video streams for broadcast workflows.
• Advanced color and sync: Up to 10 bit 4:2:2 color depth with support for blackburst and tri level genlock.
• Flexible transport protocols: Supports UDP, RTP, SRT, and Zixi for reliable IP based contribution.
• Embedded SDI audio: Outputs up to 8 audio channels as four stereo pairs.
• Enterprise security and control: Secure HTTPS management, Open VPN client, firewall and whitelisting, JSON REST API.
• Rugged fanless hardware: Silent, durable operation with extended temperature support and locking power.

Technical Specifications

• Video Outputs: 2 x 12G SDI parallel HD BNC
• Audio Outputs: Embedded SDI audio, 8 channels 4 stereo pairs
• Output Resolution: Up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps with automatic resolution matching
• Supported Formats: 720p50–60, 1080p23.98–60, UHD 23.98–60, DCI 23.98–60
• Color Depth: Up to 10 bit 4:2:2
• Input Streams: UDP, RTP, SRT, Zixi
• Input Channels: 1
• Video Compression: H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC
• Audio Compression: AAC LC
• Audio Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Audio Bitrate: 64 kbps to 512 kbps
• Software Features: Security features, remote firmware upgrade, NTP, JSON REST API, password protection, CEA 708 captions, SMPTE 2038 support
• Hardware Features: Fanless operation, locking power jack, status display and LEDs, GigE ethernet, chassis ground terminal
• Enterprise Features: HTTPS management, Open VPN, whitelist or firewall access, KLV support for in band SDI output
• Mechanical: 5.5 in x 6.2 in x 1.5 in; grounding stud; operating temp minus 20 C to 60 C 70 C short term; power 12 V at 15 W max
• Add On Option: 1U rackmount kit with active cooling for up to three units