Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 40x40

A 40x40 multi-format router with 80 multirate-capable 6G SDI ports.
The Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 40x40 is a multi-format router for SD, HD, and Ultra HD SDI with built-in video monitoring and rotary controls for visual routing. This allows video sources to be routed in a snap by simply viewing the video image. The Smart Videohub 40 x 40 provides 80 multirate-capable 6G-SDI ports in two space-saving rack HEs.

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SDI video input: 40 x 10-Bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

SDI video output: 40 x 10-Bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.

Reference input: Black Burst and Tri Level Sync for SD, HD and 4K.

Reference output:
Reference output with termination switching in case of loop-through.

Multi-rate support:
Automatic detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD and SD video.

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

Control of the crossbar:
40 keys for local video hub control. 6 keys and scroll wheel to control LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet.

Crossbar configuration:
Via front panel LCD or via RJ45 Ethernet USB for firmware updates and IP address setting only.

RS-422-Router control:
1 input to control the crosspoint switching of the crossbar.

Reclocking:
All SDI outputs automatically switch between standard definition and high definition or 6G SDI video formats.

Standards:

SD format support:
625/25 PAL; 525/29,97 NTSC und 525/23,98 NTSC.

HD format support:
720p/50; 720p/59,94; 720p/60; 1080i/50; 1080i/59,94; 1080i/60; 1080PsF/23;98; 1080PsF/24; 1080PsF/25; 1080PsF/29,97; 1080PsF/30; 1080p/23;98; 1080p/24; 1080p/25; 1080p/29;97; 1080p/30; 1080p/50; 1080p/59,94; 1080p/60.

2K format support:
2048x1080p/23,98; 2048x1080p/24; 2048x1080p/25; 2048x1080PsF/23,98; 2048x1080PsF/24, 2048x1080PsF/25.

4K format support:
3840x2160p/23,98; 3840x2160p/24; 3840x2160p/25; 3840x2160p/29,97; 3840x2160p/30; 4096x2160/p24.

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

SDI-Video sampling frequency:
4:2:2 und 4:4:4.

SDI-Audio sampling frequency:
Standard television sampling rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.

SDI-Color accuracy:
10-Bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.

SDI-Color space:
YUV or RGB.

Automatic SDI switching:
Automatic switching between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 6G-SDI and DVB-ASI on all inputs, so that a different TV standard can run on each input.

Support for SDI metadata:
Additional content identification via Video Payload Identifier data according to SMPTE 352M.

Control software:
Crossbar operating software included free of charge for Windows™ and Mac OS X™.

Product Software Upgrade:
Via supplied updater application.

Monitors:
Integrated 5" LCD for video and menu settings.

Physical installation:
2 rack height units. Depth less than 15 cm (6 in.).

Power requirements, power failure protection:
Crossbar connections are maintained and immediately restored when power returns.

Power supply unit:
IEC power cable required. 2 x 90 - 240V AC inputs for full redundancy.

Physical specifications:
H x D x T: 482 mm x 88 mm x 160 mm