About Blackmagic Design Broadcast Videohub Routing Switc
The Broadcast Videohub from Blackmagic is a routing switcher that allows you to connect all your video equipment to a single device and then easily change connection configurations from your computer's desktop. It offers (72) inputs, (144) outputs, (72) deck control ports and audio switching SD, HD and 3Gbs SDI in a single unit.
Built-in rack ears make for easy placement in a standard 19" equipment rack. The unit also features power supplies, the second of which serves as a redundant power source.
Blackmagic Design Broadcast Videohub Routing Switc 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: It is not only based on a revolutionary design but they also have the most advanced electronics technology available today. All Videohub routers include SDI re-clocking so even the longest distance equipment from your router can be connected together.
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. Expensive premium grade "digital" cables can help, however simply cannot eliminate this loss.
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. That's because Videohub handles mixed SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI connections all on the same router at the same time.
Independent Monitoring: Because most editors love monitoring direct from the router, Videohub has up to 144 independent SDI outputs totally dedicated for monitoring. Independent monitoring outputs are great when you need to quickly look at decks and other editing systems in your facility.
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. Each deck control connection is independently reversible via software control.
Network Router Control: Videohub uses software control panels that run on Windows and Mac OS X. This lets you control the router from the same system you edit on. Videohub connects to any computer via USB and is then shared over your local network.
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. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing.