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.
Advanced 12G-SDI
Allows high frame rate Ultra HD formats.
The advanced technology Smart Videohub 12G model gives you all of the same great features and benefits of 6G-SDI, however its 12G-SDI connections run at twice the speed so you can connect equipment that works with high frame rate Ultra HD 2160p60 video over a single cable! High frame rate Ultra HD is becoming the video standard of the future because it allows broadcasters to use the same 60 fps workflow for fast action live production used in HD, but get the higher quality of Ultra HD. The amazing sharpness and fluid motion of 60 frames per second Ultra HD represents the cutting edge of broadcasting and the 12G-SDI model easily handles it and all other SD, HD and Ultra HD formats, all on the same router at the same time. Be ready for the future with 12G-SDI.
All Video Formats Simultaneously
Different formats, frame rates and resolutions 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
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 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
Add incredible rack mount 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 Videohub remote panels.
FEATURES
- Advanced 12G-SDI 40x40 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
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, 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 OS X 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 OS X™.
Internal Software Upgrade
Via included updater application.
Operating Systems
macOS 10.12 Sierra,
macOS High Sierra 10.13 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.