MENiAC Air (mair) is a command-line application that renders HTML and outputs broadcast video to SDI or NDI — turning SPX and other web-based graphics into live fill and alpha signals.

Not available for purchase right now. Existing license holders can still activate and release machines from their MENiAC Account.

MENiAC Air SDI fill and alpha output on Blackmagic SmartView
Fill and alpha SDI output on Blackmagic SmartView
SPX HTML graphics rendered through MENiAC Air
HTML graphics from SPX cast to air

Features

  • HTML rendering via Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF)
  • SDI output on Blackmagic DeckLink (e.g. DeckLink Duo)
  • NDI output over the network — no DeckLink required
  • Separate fill (RGB) and alpha matte outputs for broadcast keying
  • Dual-layer SDI support — two web pages on four SDI wires
  • Compatible with SPX-GC and other HTTP graphics sources
  • Fallback image when the graphics server is unavailable
  • User guide included with the package

Supported hardware

  • Blackmagic DeckLink playback devices for SDI (developed with DeckLink Duo)
  • Multi-output DeckLink cards for separate fill and alpha SDI
  • Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers installed and device active
  • NDI output uses standard IP networking — no capture card needed

Purchase and new downloads are paused. Check back later, or manage an existing license in your account.

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