Matrox Monarch comparison table
| Main Feature Difference | Monarch HD | Monarch HDX | Monarch LCS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I/O | |||
| HDMI Input | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Simultaneous Inputs | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Preview Output | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SDI Input | — | 1 | 1 |
| SDI Output | — | 1 | 1 |
| Closed Captioning | — | ✓ | — |
| Compatible Products | See full list | See full list | See full list |
| Frame Synchronizer on Inputs | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Volume Mute | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video Mixing | — | — | ✓ |
| Scheduling | — | — | ✓ |
| FTP/sFTP/CIF/NFS File Transfers | — | — | ✓ |
| Encoders (Configuration options) | |||
| Two Independent Channels: Streaming | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two Independent Channels: Recording | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simultaneous independent streaming and recording | ✓* | ✓ | ✓ |
| UI | |||
| H.264 Preview Stream of Input | — | ✓ | — |
| Control | |||
| On Device Buttons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Based UI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Centralized Monitoring Tool | — | — | ✓ |
| HTTP Control API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crestron Module | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-Configuration Modes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RS-232 | — | Future release | Future release |
* For Monarch HD when streaming and recording 1080p30, content will not be independent. Same bitrate must apply.