Blackmagic Smart Videohub 12G 40x40
Advanced 12G-SDI router supports all SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI video formats simultaneously. Includes spin knob or push button control, LCD monitoring and Ethernet router control.
The world’s first 12G-SDI high frame rate Ultra HD 2160p60 router!
Introducing the incredible new Smart Videohub 12G 40x40, the world’s most advanced technology router for all SD, HD and Ultra HD video formats, all the way up to 2160p60! Ultra HD is being adopted quickly so you never know when you are going to need to connect 12G-SDI devises into your systems. Smart Videohub 12G ensures it will always be ready to route signals from the latest switchers, cameras, decks, monitors and more. Because Smart Videohub12G 40x40 features multi-rate 12G-SDI on BNC SDI connectors, it works with all of your existing SD and HD gear and is fully compatible with the latest high frame rate Ultra HD gear. That means you can drop it in to replace your existing router today without having to rewire your entire facility! Smart Videohub 12G gives you the confidence to route any SD, HD or Ultra HD signal from any device today and in the future!
Perfect for Portable Use
Broadcast grade routing that's easy to use!
Smart Videohub is perfect for broadcast, post or live production! Smart Videohub’s super compact size means it's perfect for use in large broadcast systems or portable mini racks for live production where cameras, switchers, recording and monitors are all simply connected to Smart Videohub. Now you can avoid messy rewiring because you can connect everything to the router and then quickly change connections from job to job without reconnecting a single cable!
Loads of Connections
Up to 40 x 40 size for advanced routing applications!
When you need larger routers for serious sized facilities, the Smart Videohub range has the options you need. You can select from models with a small 12 x 12 size, all the way up to 20 x 20 and a massive 40 x 40 sources and destinations, all with 6G-SDI technology. For external remote control, Ethernet is included so you can also route from a choice of hardware based control panel for your Mac or Windows computer. For integration into broadcast systems, RS422 control is included and the router supports tri-sync and black burst reference.
Ultra HD Quality, HD Compatibility!
The broadcast industry’s video standard of the future
Get amazing images that are so detailed it’s like being there! With Ultra HD you get 4 times the resolution of regular 1080 HD video for a massive 3840 x 2160 frame size. The new Smart Videohub easily handles the enormous data rates of full resolution Ultra HD video as well as SD and HD video. Ultra HD is the broadcast standard of the future and production of 4K content is accelerating! Smart Videohub’s advanced 6G-SDI multi format connections are compatible with your existing SD-SDI and HD-SDI equipment as well as the latest Ultra HD gear.
External Software Control
Control routing via network on Mac and Windows!
If you want to control your Smart Videohub anywhere then the included free Videohub software control for Mac and Windows is the perfect solution. Videohub control software has a great looking interface with amazing icon buttons. When used with touchscreen PCs, you get a fantastic large screen XY control panel! You can even download the software control panel for Apple iPad® that lets you use it as a fantastic, low cost touch screen router panel, it's free on the App Store!
Tech Specs
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 12G‑SDI.
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, 625i50PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p, 4K DCI 50p, 4K DCI 59.94p, 4K DCI 60p
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 2082-1, 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 Ehternet Videohub Control Protocol.
Software
Software Control
Router control included free for Windows™ and Mac™.
Internal Software Upgrade
Via included updater application.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
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
What's Included
Smart Videohub 12G 40x40
SD card with software and manual
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, and 12 Month Warranty on the front panel.
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