Bundles
At Softron, we combine trusted, certified hardware with our macOS-native software to deliver turnkey multichannel workflows — from classic SDI to next‑generation SMPTE ST 2110 over IP. Choose the bundle family that matches your infrastructure: M|Hardware (ST 2110) for IP workflows built around the Macnica MEP100, M|Hardware (SDI) for multichannel SDI with Deltacast cards, and S|Software for customers who already have their own I/O hardware.
Ready for IP? Meet our new SMPTE ST 2110 bundles built around the Macnica MEP100 100 Gbps SmartNIC — designed to move real-time video, audio and metadata over standard IP networks with hardware acceleration.
Our first available model is the M|8IP, which includes the MEP100 card and 8 MovieRecorder 5 licenses.
It’s a fast on-ramp to modern ingest, and the foundation for exciting upcoming options such as compressed video over ST 2110‑22.
Learn more: ProRes over ST 2110 with Softron
Built for high-bandwidth, low-latency IP media. The Macnica MEP100 brings 100 GbE performance to your workflow.
Whether you’re transporting uncompressed ST 2110 or exploring efficient contribution with ProRes compression over ST 2110‑22, this is a platform designed for broadcast-grade IP pipelines.
The proven, multichannel SDI workhorses. The M|4i, M|8i and M|8XL bundles include 4 or 8 MovieRecorder 5 licenses on a dongle, plus a certified Deltacast SDI card. Perfect for Mac Pro systems, and also supported in Thunderbolt expansion chassis (check the tech specs section here for supported configurations).
If every second counts and compromise isn’t in your vocabulary, this is the SDI powerhouse you want. Our SDI hardware bundles include a high-end, low-latency Deltacast card capable of up to 8 channels of UHD60p (with the M|8XL) when installed in a Mac Pro. And because the card is PCIe Gen4, it also supports up to 4 channels of 4K60p when used in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis. Make sure to check the tech specs section here to see what is possible.
Broadcast workflows can’t afford downtime. M|Care extends the standard hardware warranty of your M|Family bundle to 5 years, and adds advanced exchange service — so in case of a failure of your Deltacast or Macnica card, a replacement can be shipped immediately (conditions apply), keeping your operation running when it matters most.
Softron applications work with more hardware solutions from Blackmagic Designs, AJA, or IP based solutions like NDI. For that we have various combinations like the S|40E with 4 licenses of MovieRecorder Express 5 for 4 inputs, up to the S|80R with 8 licenses of MovieRecorder 5 AND 8 licences of M|Replay. The best combination if you need to do both kind of workflows. These bundles are provided with one single serial number holding all the licenses.
Buy our software or hardware bundles and get extended warranty with M|Care for peace of mind.
| Hardware Bundles - Number of licenses |
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|---|---|
| M|8IP | 8 |
| M|8XL | 8 |
| M|8i | 8 |
| M|4i | 4 |
| Software Bundles - Number of licenses |
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|---|---|---|---|
| S|80 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| S|8R | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| S|80R | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| S|40 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| S|40E | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Below you will find the features and tech specs for the IP hardware bundles. These are only for the hardware itself. To check the features and tech specs of the software themsleves, make sure to check the software pages.
| IP Hardware Bundles - Specs | M|8IP |
|---|---|
| Card included | Macnica MEP100 |
| PCie version | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| Dimensions | Full-Height, Half-Length PCIe (FHHL)Length: 67 in. (170 mm) |
| Cooling | Active, with fan |
| Network Interfaces | 2x 100Gb (QSFP28 100G) |
| PTP Sync | Follower only (Can not act as PTP GM) |
| ST2110-21 (Traffic shaping and timing requirements) | Transmit side: Narrow Linear (Type-NL) Receive side: Wide (Type-W) |
| ST2110-7 (Seamless protection switching) | Class-A, B, C and Class-D |
| NMOS (Out of Band) | IS-04 (Discovery & Registration) and IS-05 (Connection Management) |
The Macnica MEP100 can be loaded with two different Firmwares:
- Uncompressed ST2110-20 Firmware: Supports only uncompressed video.
- Compressed ST2110-22 Firmware: Allows to use either uncompressed or compressed (ProRes) Video
| IP Hardware Bundles - Features | M|8IPST2110-20 Firmware | M|8IPST2110-22 Firmware |
|---|---|---|
| Max Number of Video and Audio StreamsWill depend on the format used and whether the card is used in a Mac Pro or Thunderbolt chassis (see below) | 32 in / 32 out (Full duplex) | 8 in / 8 out (Full duplex) |
| ST2110-20 (Uncompressed Video) | ||
| ST2110-22 (Compressed Video) | All ProRes "flavors" | |
| Max Resolution and fps | Up to 4K60 | Any ProRes defined Resolution - Up to 120fps |
| Pixel Formats | 10bit YUV422 | Any ProRes Encoded Format |
| Number of Video essences per Single Stream | 1 | 1 or 2 |
| WideGammut Support for Rec 601, Rec 708 and Rec 2020 | ||
| HDR Support for PQ, HLG | ||
| ST2110-30 (Uncompressed Audio) | ||
| ST2110-31 (Compressed Audio) | ||
| Max Number of Audio Channels per Stream | 32 | 32 |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 48 KHz | 48 KHz |
| ST2110-40 (ANC - Supported DID/SDID) | Any | Any |
| ST2110-41 (Metadata) |
Important Notes
The tables below show the maximum number of channels supported by Macnica cards used in our hardware bundles. These numbers depend on whether the card is connected directly to a Mac Pro's PCIe slots or used in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
The maximum channel counts shown are based on the hardware capabilities, but several factors can affect these numbers:
- The firmware used: The Uncompressed ST2110-20 Firmware allows for more channels
- The ProRes "Flavor" used: When using the ST2110-22 Firmware, you can use any ProRes "Flavor", the number of channels may vary depending on the "flavor" used. The numbers below show only for ProRes 422.
- Your Computer: Ensure your Mac can handle the workload to encode the desired number of channels in your chosen codec. If you're unsure, feel free to contact us for guidance.
- Connection Type:
- Cards installed directly inside a Mac Pro, will allow higher channel counts.
- Cards used in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, support fewer channels due to Thunderbolt bandwidth limitations.
- Expansion Chassis:
- Thunderbolt 3: Supports four lanes of PCIe Gen 3.0.
- Thunderbolt 5: Supports four lanes of PCIe Gen 4.0. The extra bandwidth available will only be there for PCIe gen4 cards (as the Macnica MEP100)
| Maximum Number of channels *for a Macnica MEP100 Card (used in a Mac Pro) | M|8IPST2110-20 Firmware - Uncompressed Video | M|8IPST2110-22 Firmware - ProRes 422 |
|---|---|---|
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 60 | 32 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 60 | 8 | 8 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 60 | 0 | 8 |
| Higher resolutions | 0 | Will depend on format and ProRes Flavor used |
| Maximum Number of channels for a M|8IP (used in a Thunderbolt 5 chassis) | M|8IPST2110-20 Firmware - Uncompressed Video | M|8IPST2110-22 Firmware - ProRes 422 |
|---|---|---|
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 30 | 32 | 8 |
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 60 | 18 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 30 | 8 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 60 | 4 | 8 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 30 | 0 | 8 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 60 | 0 | 8 |
| Higher resolutions | 0 | Will depend on format and ProRes Flavor used |
Below you will find the features and tech specs for the IP hardware bundles. These are only for the hardware itself. To check the features and tech specs of the software themsleves, make sure to check the software pages.
| SDI Hardware Bundles - Features & Specs | M|4i or M|8i | M|8XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card included | DELTA-12G-elp-h 4c | DELTA-12G-e-h 8c |
| PCie version | PCI Express 3.0 x8 | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
| Dimensions | DELTA-12G-elp-h 4c: Low-profile, Half-length PCIe - Length: 66 in. (167.65 mm) | DELTA-12G-e-h 8c: Full-Height, Half-Length PCIe (FHHL) - Length: 66.72 in. (169.49 mm) |
| Cooling | DELTA-12G-elp-h 4c: Passive | DELTA-12G-e-h 8c: Active, with fan |
| SDI Connectors | 9 x Micro BNC (HD-BNC)4 x 12G connectors + 4 x 3G connectors + 1 x Ref/LTC input | 11 x Micro BNC (HD-BNC)8 x 12G connectors + 1 x LTC input + 1 x Ref input + 1 x Ref loop-through |
| Independent SDI connectors Support either in or out, using different formats | ||
| Timecode LTC input | ||
| Sync input Analog blackburst, tri-level sync (genlock) | ||
| Max Resolution | Up to 8K60 using quad link (1 Channel max) | Up to 8K60 using quad link (2 Channels max) |
| Pixel Formats | 8bit or 10bit | 8bit or 10bit |
| WideGammut Support for Rec 601, Rec 708 and Rec 2020 | ||
| HDR Support for PQ, HLG | ||
| Mix formats and frame rates on INPUT | ||
| Mix formats on OUTPUT | ||
| Mix frame rates on OUTPUT |
Important Notes
The tables below show the maximum number of channels supported by Deltacast cards used in our hardware bundles. These numbers depend on whether the card is connected directly to a Mac Pro's PCIe slots or used in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
The maximum channel counts shown are based on the hardware capabilities, but several factors can affect these numbers:
- Your Computer: Ensure your Mac can handle the workload to encode the desired number of channels in your chosen codec. If you're unsure, feel free to contact us for guidance.
- Connection Type:
- Cards installed directly inside a Mac Pro, will allow higher channel counts.
- Cards used in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, support fewer channels due to Thunderbolt bandwidth limitations.
- Expansion Chassis:
- Thunderbolt 3: Supports four lanes of PCIe Gen 3.0. Ensure that the model you use has PCIe 3.0 slots and has sufficient bandwidth.
- Thunderbolt 5: Supports four lanes of PCIe Gen 4.0. The extra bandwidth available will only be there for PCIe gen4 cards (only with the M|8XL and M|8IP bundles)
- Bundle Version: The M|4i bundle includes 4 MovieRecorder licenses, limiting you to 4 channels unless you purchase additional licenses.
| Maximum Number of channels *for a Deltacast Card (used in a Mac Pro) |
M|4i or M|8i
|
M|8XL
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|---|---|---|
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 60 | 8 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 60 | 4 | 8 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 60 | 1 | 2 |
| Maximum Number of channels *for a M|4i, M|8i, or M|8XL (used in a Thunderbolt 3 chassis) |
8bit
|
10bit
|
|---|---|---|
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 30 | 8 | 8 |
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 50 | 8 | 7 |
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 60 | 7 | 6 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 25 | 4 | 4 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 30 | 4 | 3 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 50 | 3 | 2 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 60 | 2 | 1 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum Number of channels for a M|8XL (used in a Thunderbolt 5 chassis) |
8bit
|
10bit
|
|---|---|---|
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 30 | 8 | 8 |
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 50 | 8 | 8 |
| HD - Up to 1920x1080 p 60 | 8 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 25 | 8 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 30 | 8 | 8 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 50 | 6 | 5 |
| 4K (UHD) - Up to 3840x2160 p 60 | 5 | 4 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 50 | 2 | 1 |
| 8K - Up to 7680x4320 p 60 | 1 | 1 |
| Bundle Versions | First Supported Drivers | Last Supported Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Bundles sold after October 2025 (Using Deltacast 12G/4C or Deltacast 12G/8C) | 6.33 (For compatibility with multiple DELTA-12G-e-h 8c in Thunderbolt chassis) | latest version |
| Bundles sold after September 2019 (Using Deltacast 12G/2C or Deltacast 12G/4C) | macOS 10.15 or later: 6.19 | macOS 10.15 or later: latest |
| Bundles sold between 2013 and August 2019 (Using Deltacast HD cards (not 3G)) | Up to macOS 10.14: 5.17 macOS 10.15 or later: 6.13 | Up to macOS 10.14: 6.11 macOS 10.15 or later: 6.19 |
WARNING:
- Make sure to also check the Deltacast driver required for your Softron application. You can find the info on the page of the software you use in the tech spec section
- Apple Silicon computers require drivers 6.19 or later
- You should only download the Deltacast drivers from our website. Indeed we validate them with our applications before putting them online.
We know that some of our users can not upgrade their macOS very often. This is why Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of macOS as much as possible, but it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple's latest OS releases. Failing to do so would mean that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS. For this reason, Softron's free support is provided only on the current and previous macOS versions. Also, most of our tests will be done on these macOS versions, and only basic tests will be done on the previous OS. We will always try to help, but in some cases, the best solution is to upgrade your macOS to a more recent version.
Softron does not warrant that these recommended configurations will always meet specific user requirements. They are intended as guidelines and are based on extensive testing that Softron has done, they can be changed without notice. Hardware, drivers, software and operating systems change regularly and we advise users and prospective users to evaluate their requirements in their specific environment/workflow using Softron demo licenses that are available for downloading from Softron's web site.
