Connections
SDI Video Inputs
40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 12G‑SDI.
Please click here for a summary of recommended cables to use with Blackmagic 12G‑SDI products.
SDI Video Outputs
40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 12G‑SDI.
SDI Rates
DVB-ASI, 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Video Input Re-Sync
None.
SDI Reclocking
On all SDI outputs.
Reference Inputs
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Reference Outputs
Reference terminating loop output.
Control Panel Connection
Ethernet.
Serial Control Connection
DB-9 RS-422.
Multi Rate Support
Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI.
Updates
USB
Front Panel Router Control
40 buttons for local control of Videohub. 6 buttons and scroll wheel for control of LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet. RS-422.
Router Configuration
Via front panel LCD or RJ45 Ethernet.
RS-422 Router Control
1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching.
Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50,1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23,98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25,1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI,2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI,2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI,2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97,2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50,2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI,4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI,4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M,SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M,SMPTE 425M Level A and B
SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10,ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit.
SDI Color Precision
10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Color Space
YUV or RGB
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 12G-SDI and DVB-ASI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard.
SDI Metadata Support
Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M.
Control
Built in Control Panel
40 buttons for local control of Videohub with 6 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 5 inch color display.
External Control Panel
Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol.
Software
Software Control
Router control included free for Windows™ and Mac™.
Internal Software Upgrade
Via included updater application.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.15 Catalina,
Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Display
Displays
Built in 5 inch LCD for video and menu settings.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
2 x Internal 90 - 240V AC. IEC power cables required.
Power Fail Protection
Crosspoint connections preserved and restored instantly at power on.
Physical Specifications
Physical Installation
2 rack unit size. Less than 6 inches deep.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature:
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature:
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity:
0% to 90% non-condensing
