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Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 12x12 Routing Switcher - SKU#1686555 Specifications

  • SDI Video Input

    12 x 10 bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

  • SDI Video Output

    12 x 10 bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

  • Reference Input

    Blackburst and TriSync for SD, HD and 4K.

  • Muti Rate Support

    Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI.

  • Updates

    USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s) interface or via Ethernet.

  • Router Control

    12 buttons for local control of Videohub. 6 buttons and scroll wheel for control of LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet.

  • Router Configuration

    Via front panel LCD or use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for setting IP address only.

  • RS-422 Router Control

    1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching.

  • Reclocking

    On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.

  • SD Format Support

    625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.

  • HD Format Support

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.

  • 2K Format Support

    2048x1080p23.98, 2048x1080p24, 2048x1080p25, 2048x1080PsF23.98, 2048x1080PsF24, 2048x1080PsF25.

  • 4K Format Support

    3840x2160p23.98, 3840x2160p24, 3840x2160p25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 4096x2160p24.

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-A, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.

  • SDI Video rates

    SDI video inputs are switchable between standard definition, high definition and 4K. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI.

  • 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

    4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit.

  • SDI Color Space

    YUV or RGB.

  • SDI Auto Switching

    Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 6G-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.

  • Software Control

    Router control included free for Windows and Mac OS X.

  • Internal Software Upgrade

    Via included updater application.

  • Displays

    Built-in LCD for video and menu settings.

  • Physical Installation

    1 rack unit size. Less than 6 inches deep.

  • Power Fail Protection

    Router connections preserved and restored instantly at power on.

  • Power Supply

    IEC power cable required. 90 - 240V AC input.

  • Operating Temperature

    0deg. to 40deg. C (32deg. to 104deg. F)

  • Storage Temperature

    -20deg. to 45deg. C (-4deg. to 113deg. F)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    19.00 x 1.73 x 6.30" (48.26 x 4.39 x 16.00 cm)

  • Weight

    4.14 lbs (1.88 kg)

About Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 12x12 Routing Switcher - SKU#1686555

The Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 12 x 12 is the world's most advanced Ultra HD mixed format router with built in control panel and monitoring. Ideal for small workgroups and fly away kits, it includes advanced 6G-SDI connections so you can simultaneously connect and route any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD video all on the same router at the same time. You also get revolutionary new visual routing with the unique spin knob control, push button panel and the built in LCD screen. Also includes Ethernet for remote control and a fully customizable software development kit for Mac and Windows.

Perfect for Portable Use
Smart Videohub is perfect for broadcast, post or live production! Smart Videohub's super compact size means its 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!

Compact Design
Smart Videohub's beautiful machined aluminum design features new innovative video monitoring control. Now you can visually route video because the built in monitor lets you see live video, crosspoint connection labels and TV formats displayed simultaneously. You can make selections with the spin knob or switch video with the dedicated button panel

Visual Routing
Smart Videohub's super fast spin knob control lets you dial though your router cross points while displaying live video combined with custom on screen labels. Scroll order is arranged alphabetically so it's easy to find the crosspoint you are looking for! The spin knob control combined with visual routing is the fastest way to route!

Built in Video Monitoring
Now you can monitor all the live video connected to your Videohub. The built in LCD lets you see your video in virtually every TV format! That means you don't need a separate external monitor because its built into the front panel of the router itself! You can look at any source or destination and confirm the correct video inputs are being sent to the correct video outputs. Built in monitoring is perfect when space is tight, such as mini racks and broadcast trucks.

Advanced 6G-SDI Technology
Smart Videohub features advanced 6G-SDI connections that allow high resolution Ultra HD video using a single SDI connection, while retaining full compatibility with all SD and HD-SDI equipment. You get the perfect quality of SDI video connections with the flexibility to work in any television format you like, as well as 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 color sampling.

All Video Formats Simultaneously
Smart Video includes multi format technology so you can simultaneously connect SD, HD and Ultra HD equipment all on the same router at the same time. SDI products from Blackmagic Design will automatically detect the SDI video format when it changes and instantly switch standards. This means you can seamlessly work in NTSC and PAL SD, 720 and 1080 HD and even 2160 Ultra HD at any frame rate, all at the same time on the single router!

Ultra HD Quality, HD Compatibility!
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
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 new touchscreen PCs, you get a fantastic large screen XY control panel! You can even download the new 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!

Hardware Control Panels
For dedicated remote router panels, you can choose between Videohub Smart Control and Videohub Master Control. Both optional panels connect to your network via Ethernet and can control any Videohub model. Videohub Smart Control is ideal for direct cut bus style routing to monitors or decks, while Videohub Master Control gives you full spin knob control and direct label entry with an LCD display to see your router crosspoint labels. You get perfect integration and 24/7 broadcast reliability with Blackmagic Design Videohub remote panels!

Custom Control
Customize your control options for any installation! Videohub lets you create your own custom router control with the free software developer kit. As a developer, you can download the Videohub SDK for sample code and control protocol information. You'll get all the information you need to create your own hardware or software remote control. You can also use the RS-422 protocol to control Videohub as a slave device for router crosspoint switching, or even use telnet instructions from your computer

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 12x12
  • Power Cable
  • Item Note: Unable to fully test; Loose Internal Parts; Missing Software CD