Prism 873 4K 10bit HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI Decoder Card

Name: Prism 873 4K 10bit HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI Decoder Card
Brand: Teradek

Current

High-density 4K HDR HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI blade decoder card for Prism 1RU and 2RU rackmount base systems

Variant · changes specs, prices and SKU-level compatibility

All variants1 SKU Prism 873 4K 10bit HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI Decoder Card10-2873

List price · US $3,090.00excl. tax · 2026-10-21

Works with 30008

Spec completeness4432/59Updated 2026-10-21

Card JSON ↓

01 OverviewWhat it is, who it is for, what it is not for 8/83/8Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Variants · Workflows

Designed for

Multi-channel point-to-point broadcast contribution and return feed decoding broadcast · Point-to-point contribution / return feeds vendor claim

Also used for

High-density REMI and multi-camera live sports decoding for remote production broadcast · REMI / at-home multi-camera sports vendor claim

Master control room (MCR) live IP stream reception and SDI baseband distribution broadcast · ENG / breaking news live shot vendor claim

Multi-camera campus and house of worship live broadcast distribution to overflow screens and switchers worship · Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) case study

Live cloud video village and production review decoding to calibrated SDI monitors cinema · Cloud video village / remote review on set vendor claim

Remote post-production reference monitoring and high-fidelity 10-bit HDR review post · Live post review (editorial, HDR color) vendor claim

Not for

Zero-delay on-set focus monitoring≈ Inferred

Replaces — Replaced by Prism 877 4K 10bit HEVC/AVC Encoder/Decoder Card

What sets it apart

High-density rack form factor (up to 9 cards in 2RU)
dual 12G-SDI outputs
4K60 10-bit 4:2:2 decoding
sub-100ms ultra-low latency
centralized backplane networking and dual redundant power

In the box

Box contents not listed

Companion gear

02 Technical specsLike-for-like numbers with units and test conditions 44/5932/59Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Video, audio and latency · Radio · Transport, network and control · Physical · Power

Grouped in template order. Metric first, imperial in brackets: v published by the vendor, c calculated by the catalog. Latency is printed with its test conditions.
Field	Value	Last checked
Video
Inputs	Not documented	—
Outputs	2x 12G-SDI (75 Ohm BNC)	2026-10-21
Max resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	2026-10-21
Max frame rate	60 fps	2026-10-21
Supported formats	4K DCI p23.98-60, UHD p23.98-60, 1080p23.98-60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 720p50-60, 576i, 480i	2026-10-21
Bit depth	10-bit	2026-10-21
Chroma	4:2:2	2026-10-21
HDR formats	PQ, HLG, P3D65-PQ	2026-10-21
Codecs	HEVC Main/Main 10, AVC Baseline/Main/High	2026-10-21
Bitrate min	0.25 Mbps	2026-10-21
Bitrate max	85 Mbps	2026-10-21
General
Latency typical	150 ms Test conditions: Vendor figure, conditions not stated	2026-10-21
Latency min	80 ms	2026-10-21
Cloud targets	svc.core-classic, svc.teradek-tv	2026-10-21
Audio
Channels max	8	2026-10-21
Formats	Stereo, 5.1, 7.1	2026-10-21
Transport
Protocols	TRT, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-TS, WHIP, WHEP	2026-10-21
Bonding supported	Yes	2026-10-21
Bonding links max	4	2026-10-21
Bonding by type	Ethernet 2 Cellular 2	2026-10-21
Bonding requires	Core subscription	2026-10-21
Cellular
Internal modems	0	2026-10-21
Technology	none	2026-10-21
Bands	Not documented	—
EU operator tested	Not documented	—
Network
Ethernet ports	2x 1 GbE (routed via Prism Rack Base backplane)	2026-10-21
Wi-Fi	Not documented	—
USB	none (chassis managed)	2026-10-21
Security
Encryption	AES-256	2026-10-21
RF
Video bands	Not documented	—
Data bands	Not documented	—
Range		—
Channel bandwidth	Not documented	—
TX power	Not documented	—
Max RX per TX	Not documented	—
Licensed bands	Not documented	—
Recording
Media	Not documented	—
Formats	Not documented	—
Proxy metadata	Not documented	—
Physical
Weight	340 gv12 ozc	2026-10-21
Dimensions	203 × 102 × 25 mmv7.99 × 4.02 × 0.98 inc	2026-10-21
Operating temp min	0 °Cv32 °Fc	2026-10-21
Operating temp max	40 °Cv104 °Fc	2026-10-21
Ingress protection	none (indoor rackmount)	2026-10-21
Mounting	Prism 1RU Base, Prism 2RU Base	2026-10-21
Display	OLED Status Display w/Nav Control Joystick	2026-10-21
Power
Input min	12 V	2026-10-21
Input max	12 V	2026-10-21
Consumption typical	10 W	2026-10-21
Consumption max	15 W	2026-10-21
Battery mounts	none	2026-10-21
Connector	Chassis backplane edge connector	2026-10-21

03 Protocol supportListed transport protocols, and what compatibility edges say about the rest 8/97/9Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Transport, network and control

SupportedLimited (condition)No (an edge says none)Unknown (not listed, no edge)

Protocols listed in the specs, plus protocols named by a compatibility edge. A protocol that is not listed is Unknown, never No.
Protocol	Support	Basis	Condition	Source
TRT	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
SRT	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RIST	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTMP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTMPS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTSP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
HLS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
MPEG-TS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
WHIP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
WHEP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
WebRTC	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented

Supported video formats

4K DCI p23.98-60
UHD p23.98-60
1080p23.98-60
1080i50/59.94/60
720p50-60
576i
480i

Codecs

HEVC Main/Main 10
AVC Baseline/Main/High

Transport

Bonding supported

Yes

Bonding links max

Bonding by type

Ethernet: 2
Cellular: 2

Bonding requires

Core subscription

04 Control & firmwareAPI, web UI, apps, cloud management, firmware 8/8Updated 2026-10-23

In full: Transport, network and control · Lifecycle and firmware

Apps: Prism App (iOS, Android)
Web UI: Yes
API: Private SDK / Core API / REST API
Cloud management: svc.core-classic
Firmware current version: 2.25.20261021
Firmware release date: 2026-10-21
Firmware update method: Web UI; Prism Base Web UI; Core
Firmware feed key: prism

05 Works withWill this break my current setup? 3/112/11Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Compatibility

✓ 3◐ 0⌂ 0✕ 0? 8

✓ Works fully

Prism 801 Base Rack System 1U · installs in
Prism 802 Base Rack System 2U · installs in
Core · managed by

? Unknown

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06 Known issues & firmwareFixes by firmware release, and open gaps noted on the record 5/62/6Updated 2026-10-23

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In full: Lifecycle and firmware

No known-issue records Fixes appear in firmware release notes; open problems appear only as notes on the record. Community reports are not collected.

Firmware releases

Version	Released	Package	Release notes
2.25.20261021 Current	2026-10-21	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.25.20260924	2026-09-24	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.25.20260526	2026-06-03	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.25.20260325	2026-03-25	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.24.20260106	2026-01-09	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.24.20251016	2025-10-15	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.23.20250722	2025-07-24	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.23.20250627	2025-06-30	Prism Rack V1 (853/873) Firmware	Release notes
2.22.20241202	2024-12-05	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.22.20241121	2024-11-21	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.21.20240814	2024-08-16	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240614	2024-06-17	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240408	2024-04-08	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240314	2024-03-19	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.19.20240122	2024-01-22	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.18.20231106	2023-11-08	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.17.20230801	2023-08-03	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.16.20230401	2023-04-01	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.15.20230124	2023-01-24	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.13.20221123	2022-11-23	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.12.20221115	2022-11-15	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.11.20220917	2022-09-22	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.10.20220826	2022-08-26	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.7.20220712	2022-07-12	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.5.20220322	2022-03-22	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
2.4.20220112	2022-01-12	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
1.4.20210414	2021-04-14	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
1.3.20210315	2021-03-22	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
1.2.20210201	2021-02-03	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes
1.1.20201104	2020-11-16	Prism Rack (v1) Firmware	Release notes

Notes on this record (10)

EC Declaration of Conformity is a PDF on media.screensteps.com (not an allowed source, not fetched); ce_red / rohs_weee left null unless the guide article text names the directive
EUR pricing not available: store serves USD only (?currency=EUR / ?country=DE return USD prices; /en-de, /de, /en-eu paths 404)
tco.warranty_months: Teradek-wide manufacturer's warranty stated on the Pro Care comparison table
ODS variants (names only): 12G-SDI; 10-2873
ODS Prism Rack Decoder card specs.video.inputs says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 61).
ODS Prism Rack Decoder card specs.network.wifi says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 87).
ODS Prism Rack Decoder card specs.recording.media says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 98).
ODS Prism Rack Decoder card regulatory.restricted_countries says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 140).
ODS Prism Rack Decoder card tco.required_licences says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 164).
Owner, 2026-10-22: There is no official end-of-life policy yet (one is being worked on); until it exists, support covers every product, so no end-of-support date is given.

07 Price & hidden feesWhat it costs to buy in your country and what is not in the box

In full: Prices

Every observation, newest first within an item. Stale rows are greyed; quote rows have no amount and are never treated as prices.
Item	Seller	Country	Amount	VAT	Type	Seen	Source	Link
10-2873	Teradek store (teradek.com)	US	$3,090.00	excl. tax	List	2026-10-21		Go to seller ↗
10-2873	B&H Photo Video	US	$3,090.00	excl. tax	Street	2026-10-20		Go to seller ↗

All prices for Prism 873 4K 10bit HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI Decoder Card · TCO scenarios

Required to run

Required accessories: Prism 1RU or 2RU Base Chassis (10-2801 / 10-2802)
Optional accessories: Prism Redundant Power Supply, Prism Codec Blank Plate, 12G-SDI BNC cables
Required licences: —
Required subscriptions: Core Classic

08 Support in your regionWarranty, support plans, repair and lifecycle 5/61/6Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Support · Lifecycle and firmware

Warranty (months): 12 months
Support plans: Pro Care
Repair turnaround, EU: 10 days
Refurbished available: Not documented
Useful life (months): 84 months
MTBF (hours): 75,000 h

Open support in your region →

09 Getting it runningSetup time, crew and who operates it 6/60/6Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Workflows

Setup time (min): 3 min
Crew required: 1
Operator roles: Broadcast engineer, MCR operator, video transmission engineer, streaming technician
Typical bitrate: 6 Mbps
Typical data per hour (GB): 2.7 GB
Residual value after 36 months (%): 40

10 Physical logisticsPower, mounting, contents and shipping 11/116/11Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Physical · Power

Weight: 340 gv12 ozc
Dimensions: 203 × 102 × 25 mmv7.99 × 4.02 × 0.98 inc
Operating temp min: 0 °Cv32 °Fc
Operating temp max: 40 °Cv104 °Fc
Ingress protection: none (indoor rackmount)
Mounting: Prism 1RU Base, Prism 2RU Base
Display: OLED Status Display w/Nav Control Joystick
Country of origin: US
HS code: 8528.69

11 Feature gating & lock-inRequired accessories, licences and subscriptions 4/43/4Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Transport, network and control

Required subscription: Core Classic
Required licence: None
Required accessories: Prism 1RU or 2RU Base Chassis (10-2801 / 10-2802)
Optional accessories: Prism Redundant Power Supply, Prism Codec Blank Plate, 12G-SDI BNC cables
Bonding requires: Core subscription

12 Network & regulatoryInterfaces, EU conformity and where each band may be used 5/81/8Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Regulatory · Network requirements

Ethernet: 2x 1 GbE (routed via Prism Rack Base backplane)
Wi-Fi: Not documented
USB: none (chassis managed)
RF output power: Not published; ask Teradek support
CE (RED): Yes
RoHS / WEEE: Yes
Licence required: never
EU RF notes: Not applicable (no RF transmitter)
Restricted countries: Not documented
EU cellular bands: Not documented
Declaration of conformity: https://guide.teradek.com/a/1914428-prism-ec-declarations-of-conformity

Band allowances by region

No band allowances recorded Network requirements sheet for the full chain →

StatusCurrent

FamilyPrism · Prism Rack

Variants10-2873

CategoryDecoder

Launched2020-09-10

Record reviewDraft

Newest list price per currencyStale and quote rows are excluded

$3,090.00USexcl. tax · Teradek store (teradek.com) · 2026-10-21

Converted for comparison ≈ €3,420incl. 24% EE VAT, converted From US$3,090.00 excl. tax (US, seen 2026-10-21) · 1 USD = 0.8925 EUR (ECB reference rate, 2026-10-22) · VAT added at 24%. Not an offer price.

Import into Estonia

HS code8528.69

Duty, US origin0%

Proof of origin (Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2026/1455), since 2026-07-01

Without proof of origin2–14%

The subheading spans tariff lines with different rates; the table lists each.

Import VAT24%

Customs and VAT by country

Works withWorks fully3 Works with limits0 Works locally only0 Does not work0 Unknown8

Workflows4

Spec completeness4432/59

Last updated2026-10-21

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