Advanced 40 x 40 multi format SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI router with built in video monitoring and spin knob control for visual routing so that you can quickly route your video by looking at it! Smart Videohub 40x40 fits a massive 80 multi rate 6G-SDI connections in a compact two rack unit size!
Front Panel Control Find and select video sources quickly!
The front panel of the new Smart Videohub features illuminated buttons for source and destination selections as well as function controls. Smart Videohub lets you select any destination and immediately see its current routed source. The fastest way to select a new source is to directly press the input you want and use the dedicated “Take” button to confirm and make the switch. All buttons are softly backlit and illuminate fully when selected so they can be read in even the darkest equipment room. IP settings and router configuration can easily be set from the front panel.
Visual Routing
The innovative design of Smart Videohub combines front panel controls and built in monitoring to give you all new, revolutionary Visual Routing capabilities! Use the spin knob to quickly scroll through all of your SD, HD, and Ultra HD sources. It’s the fastest and most accurate way route video! As you spin the knob, video is instantly displayed on the built in LCD, along with source labels, format, and frame rate information. Visual Routing lets you route video quickly and more confidently than ever before!
International Power
Auto ranging power supply anywhere in the world Smart Videohub can be installed in outside broadcast vans, machine rooms or broadcast studios anywhere in the world. The universal power supply uses a standard IEC connection and is auto ranging, so it will automatically accommodate the input voltage and frequency of your region. With flexible universal power support there’s no need for an additional transformer or power converter, no matter where you are in the world!
Specification
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Video Outputs
40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Rates
DVB-ASI, 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.
Video Input Re-Sync
None
SDI Reclocking
On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Reference Output
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.
Router Control
40 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 RJ45 Ethernet. USB for firmware updates and IP address setting only.
RS-422 Router Control
1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching.
Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
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
4K Video Standards
4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p
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, 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.
Control
Built in Control Panel
40 buttons for local control of Videohub with 6 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 2.2 inch color display.
External Control Panel
Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol.
Power Requirements
2 x Internal 100 - 240V AC. IEC power cables required.
Power Fail Protection
Crosspoint connections preserved and restored instantly at power on.
Power Consumption
58 Watts
Physical Specifications