Black Magic Compact Videohub, 40 x SDI/HD-SDI

Blackmagic Design Compact Videohub, 40 x SDI/HD-SDI, 3Gb/s SDI and ASI

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2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works great but problems with 230V

I use that unit at a edit suite with a lot of sources and destinations. Before I used the Blackmagic Videohub Workgroup until I ran out of input connections. The other thing that nerves at Videohub Workgroup, that I it have only USB and no CAT connection. In daily buisiness I use the 1U Blackmagic Smart Control which can only switch over CAT and not over USB. So must always run a small PC for "translating" the CAT signal of Smart Control to USB for Videohub Workgroup. That problem is no solved with Compact Videohub because it has CAT. Compact Videohub works perfect but there is a problem with the PSU if you are using 230V; like me in Germany. In that case the PSU is noisy at a high frequency. That doesn't matter if the unit stays in a technical room but in a quite edit suite it is a mess. I tried 3 different PSUs of that unit but everyone has the same fault. I solve that problem using a 230V to 110V transformator. No the unit run with 110V and everything is fine.

stevie h.

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About Blackmagic Design Compact Vi

Perfect when you need a bigger router in a small size, such as creative post facilities and broadcast trucks! Compact Videohub includes 40 x 40 SDI routing all packed into a 2 rack unit size! You get auto SD, HD and 3 Gb/s HD-SDI detection, re-clocking, with built in ethernet, USB and serial router control interfaces.

Blackmagic Design Compact Vi Features

  • No Manual Patching!: In the past most studios have been forced to use manual patching to connect editing workstations and decks. However this can become too complicated for creative designers, graphic artists and editors to understand, plus it gets even more complicated as your studio grows
  • Industrial Strength Routing Switcher: Blackmagic Design's Videohub routers are not only based on a revolutionary design but they also have the most advanced electronics technology available today
  • SDI Re-Clocking: Videohub also includes built in SDI re-clockers on each SDI input which regenerate the SDI video signal. Every inch of video cable from your SDI video devices degrades the SDI signal
  • Simultaneous SD, HD or 3 Gb/s Video: Videohub makes it easy to run Standard Definition and High Definition equipment now and add 3 Gb/s SDI equipment in the future
  • Independent Monitoring: Because most editors love monitoring direct from the router, Videohub has up to 144 independent SDI outputs totally dedicated for monitoring
  • Deck Control Routing: With up to 144 independent Sony compatible RS-422 serial control ports included, each editing system can control any deck in your facility
  • World's Highest Quality 3 Gb/s SDI: With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Videohub allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI