Datavideo launches NVD-40 4K decoder with SRT and HLS support
Datavideo launched the NVD-40, a new H.264/H.265 4K IP video decoder capable of outputting resolutions up to 4096x2160p and supporting multiple streaming protocols including SRT, RTSP, RTMP, and HLS. The device features HDMI, composite video, and analog audio outputs, and can decode streams directly from platforms like YouTube Live. It is also compatible with Datavideo's dvCloud platform for remote control and integration with their streaming encoders.
Key Takeaways
- The NVD-40 is priced at USD $645 and supports 4K output up to 4096x2160p.
- Input formats include SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, MPEG-TS, UDP raw, and RTMP Push.
- The decoder offers HDMI 2.0, composite video, and 2 x RCA audio outputs.
- Datavideo says dvCloud can remotely control connected decoders from a single dashboard.
- The NVD-40 is matched with Datavideo encoders including the NVS-33, NVS-34, NVS-35, and NVS-40.
Why It Matters
The NVD-40 gives Datavideo a dedicated 4K decoder for live workflows that need direct playback from IP streams and major CDNs, not just encoder-to-decoder links. Its support for SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and direct decoding from YouTube Live, Dailymotion, and Livestream positions it as a bridge across production, delivery, and monitoring use cases. The clearest signal to watch next is whether Datavideo expands dvCloud integrations or adds more supported streaming platforms in firmware updates.
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