Broadcast Videohub is a powerful broadcast grade routing switcher that features a massive 72 inputs, 144 outputs, 72 deck control ports, and auto switching SD, HD, and 3 Gb/s SDI, all in a compact rack mount chassis only a few inches thick.

No Manual Patching
In the past most studio's 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. Manual patching also caused problems with limited SDI cable lengths, and patch cables quickly wear out, so you get glitches as other uses bump them while patching.

Broadcast Videohub eliminates this problem because everyone is permanently connected, and no cables need to be physically changed ever. All video connections are changed from an easy to use software application right from your computer desktop. Unlike manual patching, Broadcast Videohub re-clocks the SDI video signal for long cable lengths. Plus unlike manual patching, you can send one SDI video connection to as many outputs as you like, so multiple people can access any SDI video source, all at the same time.

High end post production and broadcasters have understood the advantages of professional routing switchers for decades, and now with Broadcast Videohub, everyone can afford these same workflow advantages.

Industrial Strength Routing Switcher
With 72 inputs and 144 outputs, Broadcast Videohub is big enough to grow with your company. Broadcast Videohub has enough SDI connections for 72 edit systems or decks, and twice as many SDI outputs, so each user can have a completely independent SDI output for monitoring. 72 deck control ports are also included so you get a complete routing solution.

SDI Re-Clocking
Broadcast 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. With SDI re-clocking you can a regenerated and clean SDI signal out to all the SDI devices in your studio. That means longer cable lengths, and no glitches in your video.

Simultaneous SD, HD or 3 Gb/s Video
Broadcast 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 Broadcast Videohub handles mixed SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI connections all on the same router at the same time. Broadcast Videohub automatically detects when an SDI input changes, and instantly sets all SDI outputs connected to that input to match. SDI re-clocking and output SDI slew rates change automatically.

Independent Monitoring
Because most editors love monitoring direct from the router, Broadcast Videohub has 72 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. You can also use the extra outputs to connect consumer VHS and DVD recorders via external converters.

Deck Control Routing
With 72 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, so it’s easy to connect edit stations or decks to any of the 72 deck control ports.

World’s Highest Quality 3 Gb/s SDI
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Broadcast 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. 3 Gb/s SDI has full compatibility with SD, HD or 2K in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 all with a single BNC cable. With 3 Gb/s SDI built in, you have fully compatibility with all your current standard definition SDI and high definition SDI equipment, plus any new formats that come along in the future. With Broadcast Videohub, your studio is future proof.

Network Router Control
Broadcast 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. Broadcast Videohub connects to any computer via USB and is then shared over your local network. Any computer can be the host, and simply connecting to the router via the USB 2.0 connection activates that computer as the host and allows other computers on your network to connect. Router labels can be changed from any computer and are fully unicode compatible for foreign language support.

Available end of August

Video Recording for a new age
Now you can capture analog video from VHS, Video-8, video cameras and more, direct to the H.264 file format as used by iPod™, iPhone™, Apple TV™ and YouTube™. Blackmagic Video Recorder plugs directly into your computer’s USB and includes easy to use software. Get the highest quality video capture from any component video or regular video device. Blackmagic Video Recorder eliminates time consuming processing because it captures into the native file format of your mobile device. It can even copy to iTunes ready for syncing!

Highest Quality Video Capture
Regular video input is included, plus you can select super high quality component video for incredible quality movies. Use regular video input to capture from VHS machines, televisions, Video-8 cameras, and any other composite video device. Use super high quality component video for capture from set top boxes, DV cameras or DVD players*.

Capture Direct For Your Mobile Device
To make capture easy, simply select the device you want to capture for. The Video Recorder software will automatically set the size and quality for you! If you're using a custom device, then just enter the resolution and data rate you need for your media files, and Video Recorder SDI will take care of all scaling.

Easy Cropping Tools
Sometimes analog video has black borders, or VHS switching at the bottom of the picture. Easily adjust the cropping to make perfect movies every time! Simply slide the cropping tool along until any artifacts are removed. This means all your captured media will be pixel perfect without annoying black lines at the edges.

Exciting Recording Options
For recording videos automatically, you can set the recording time so you can walk away and recording will stop at a specific time. If you're uploading movies to YouTube, then you can select to auto segment files into 9 min segments, or if you want to put captured videos on CD's you can also select to segment recording into 700 MB sized files.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Available September

Build your SDI studio with the worlds most advanced and easy to use converters! Only Mini Converters include auto SD/HD switching, redundant input, AES/EBU and analog audio on standard 1/4 inch jack connections, combined with advanced 3 Gb/s SDI technology. There's 4 great models to choose from depending on the conversion you need, plus a sync generator model.

Auto Switching SD and HD
Mini Converters instantly switch between standard definition and high definition video formats and changeover is automatic when the video input changes. A huge range of video standards are supported including, NTSC, PAL, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080psf/23.98, 1080psf/24, 720p/59.94 and 720p/50 formats, plus new formats can be added via USB.

Redundant SDI Input
Mini Converters feature a unique redundant input for mission critical tasks such as broadcast or live events. You can connect a redundant cable to the second input, so if the main input is lost due to cable damage or any other cause, Mini Converter will automatically switch over to the redundant input cable. This lets you can use Mini Converters in locations where crowds or the environm ent might cause cable damage, or lets you place Mini Converters in hard to reach locations such as roof mounted video projectors etc. A loop though SDI output is also provided for connecting to other devices. A loop-thru SDI connection is also great if you need more than 2 audio channels, as you can connect the loop-thru to another Mini Converter to de-embedd extra audio channels!

New 3 Gb/s SDI Technology
Only Mini Converters include the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology and upgrades can be loaded via the built in USB connection for future video format compatibility. 3 Gb/s SDI is also fully compatible with all your standard definition and high definition SDI equipment.

Built in AES/EBU or Analog Audio
Standard 1/4 inch jacks are built in for balanced analog or AES/EBU audio. Because Mini Converters use standard 1/4 inch jack connectors for all audio connections, you can use standard cables commonly available from any pro audio store. Unlike other converters, Mini Converters don't need custom cables, as any balanced 1/4 inch jack cable can be used. Mini Converters are also unique as the same 1/4 inch jack connections can be switched between professional balanced analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio. This means you only need one model of Mini Converter for both analog and digital audio. You can select the type of audio from one of the mini switches on the side of the Mini Converter unit. On modes with AES/EBU digital audio in, a sample rate converter lets you connect to any AES/EBU source, either synchronised, or unsynchronised. On HDMI models, you also have full access to the HDMI audio embedded in the HDMI video connection.

High Quality
Mini Converters are built to highest quality standards with low SDI jitter so you get the longest SDI cable lengths combined with multiple internal power supplies for ultra low noise broadcast quality analog video and audio. Unlike other converters, Mini Converters don't use "low grade" video electronics just to save cost. Mini Converters feature the highest grade broadcast quality analog audio and video electronics. In fact, Mini Converters uses the same analog video design as our most expensive and award winning Multibridge Eclipse! That means you get the highest quality, all in a very affordable and incredibly compact unit.

International Power Supply
Unlike other converters, a universal power supply is included with international socket adapters for all countries. This lets you take Mini Converters with you to any location worldwide, and plug directly into the local power sockets. To stop power accidentally being disconnected, a cable tie point is included to lock down the power connection tight!

Eliminate the high cost of HDTV monitoring with HDLink - the world's most advanced full HDTV resolution monitoring converter for DVI and HDMI monitors. Includes the quality of 4:4:4 SDI video, lookup tables via USB and analogue audio outputs.

HDLink Pro is the worlds first full resolution HDTV and 2K monitoring solution for DVI and HDMI displays. With new 3Gb/s SDI for 2K, HD and SD compatibility, built in 3D lookup table colour management and 6 channel analogue audio outputs, HDLink Pro is easily the most advanced monitoring solution available.

3D Lookup Table Colour Management
With built in 3D lookup tables, you can accurately any film stock or calibrate for the colourimetry of you connected display. The included HDLink Utility software for Windows and Mac OS X allows real time colour adjustments, software updates, audio channel selections and downloading custom lookup tables.

High Resolution 3 Gb/s SDI Film Monitoring
HDLink Pro features the new 3 Gb/s SDI video connection for 4:2:2 and 2K video monitoring using a single BNC connection. Only HDlink Pro supports real time 2K playback via SDI at a massive 2048 x 1556 resolution when used with a 30 inch LCD display.

Works with DVI and HDMI Monitors
Connect to a 24 inch LCD computer display for tru 1920 x 1080 HDTV monitoring, or 30 inch displays for full 2048 x 1556 2k feature film monitoring. Connect HDMI televisions and video projectors for incredible cinema style monitoring that's perfect for edit suites, location shoots, client monitoring and more.

Key Features:-

• HDTV and standard definition support in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  
• All HDTV formats supported: 1080 lines at 24p, 25p, 30p, 48i, 50i, 60i, and 720 lines at 30p, 50p, 60p
  
• Standard definition SDI format support for NTSC and PAL
  
• Full HDTV resolution pixel for pixel support on LCD displays
  
• 10 bit 4:2:2 YUV and 10/12 bit 4:4:4 RGB or YUV support
  
• Gamma correction via real time adjustable 10 bit lookup tables for each colour component. Downloadable via USB
  
• Supports most DVI-D digital computer displays
  
• Adaptive pull down processor for smooth motion display even when DVI-D diaplay does not support all video frame rates
  
• Analogue 24 bit stereo audio output using RCA connectors
  
• High speed USC 2.0 (480Mb/s) host computer interface
  
• Firmware upgradeable via USB on Mac OS X or Windows XP

Workgroup Videohub™ eliminates manual cable patching by connecting everyone together into a fully featured professional routing switcher - which previously only large television companies could afford. Workgroup Videohub™ also includes independent monitoring outputs so you can instantly see any deck or editing system in your facility.

Workgroup Videohub™ has 12 fully independent dual rate SDI inputs and 24 independent SDI outputs that auto-switch between HD-SDI and Standard Definition SDI.

Because most editors love to have "direct from the router" monitoring, 12 of the Workgroup Videohub's outputs are totally dedicated for monitoring. You can even use them to connect consumer VHS and DVD recorder dubbing decks via analog converters such as DeckLink Multibridge™!

Compatibility with all SDI based equipment is assured as all inputs and outputs are compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT.656.

Standard Definition or HDTV Compatible
With Workgroup Videohub™ it¨ªs easy to run Standard Definition equipment now and add HDTV equipment as you transition into the future. Workgroup Videohub™ handles mixed Standard Definition and HD-SDI equipment connections on the same router.

SDI reclocking and output SDI slew rates are automatically configured as SDI inputs change.

Industrial Strength Video Routing
Workgroup Videohub™ is a totally professional routing switcher without compromise. To allow easy connection for non-technical users, each input, output, monitoring output and deck control port are grouped into 1 to 12 connection points on the rear panel.

Real Time Video Processor
One of the most exciting features of Workgroup Videohub™ is its powerful real time video processor. Integration with the router is via an additional 2 SDI input and output connections so users can still access all 12 inputs and 24 outputs without limitation.

Real time video processing will allow future upgrades for high quality down conversion, video mixing, logo keying, test signal generation and many other great processing based features. Check the Blackmagic Design web site for details on processing features and software downloads.

Independent Deck Control Ports
12 independent Sony™ compatible RS-422 serial control ports are included as standard. Each port is independently reversible via software control so it¨ªs easy to connect edit stations or decks to any of the 12 deck control ports. Reversible deck control serial ports are ideal when using deck-to-deck editing or deck emulation DDR software.

SDI Reclocking
Workgroup Videohub™ includes full SDI reclocking, critical when connecting long length SDI cables to and from the router.

Dual Link 4:4:4 Compatibility
If you¨ªre running the incredible quality of Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI video in your facility, then you can plug two Workgroup Videohubs™ in parallel for Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI routing.

Software Control
Workgroup Videohub™ is designed for modern video production and uses software based control panels. Control is via Ethernet to the Workgroup Videohub™ host computer. Any computer can be the host and simply connect to the router via USB 2 connection.

Power Failure Protection
For added reliability in critical environments, router connections are preserved on non volatile ram in case of power failure, and when power is restored all
connections recover instantly.

Flexible Installation
Workgroup Videohub™ is fully reversible rack mounting in a compact 3 Rack Unit size. At less than 1 inch deep Workgroup Videohub™ can be mounted front side for traditional installation, backwards for patch panel installation, or on the rear side of equipment racks to save valuable space.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

HDLink connects post production quailty HDTV or Standard Definition SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video monitoring. Perfect for studio, edit suite, telecine or location video shoots.

Full Resolution HD Monitoring
HDLink connects SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video monitoring. Connect any HDMI television or video projector to HDLink for cinema style monitoring! Even large 23 inch CRT based monitors can’t display the full resolution of the HD-SDI signal, but with HDLink you see every pixel in the HD signal, so you'll always see a perfect image.

Supports both DVI and HDMI
HDLink supports all DVI-D based digital computer displays and now also includes HDMI video support. HDMI supports video at 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94 and 720p/59.94 on any HDMI device. DVI-D supports displays at 1920 x 1200 (16:10) resolution for all 1080 HDTV formats. When working in 720 HDTV formats you can even use lower cost 1280 x 800 resolution display for pixel for pixel 720p viewing. When working in NTSC or PAL, HDLink can 2x oversize the displayed image making viewing easier. Because most computer displays are limited to approximately a 60 Hz refresh rate, HDLink will automatically apply pull-down to allow video frame rates to be displayed. HDLink includes a built-in Power PC processor allowing automatic adjustment of native display resolutions using VESA E-EDID1.3.

World's Highest Quality SDI in 4:4:4
HDLink introduced the world’s first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring solution that supports both standard definition SDI, HD-SDI and Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 for full resolution colour monitoring. Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 uses two HD-SDI video cables for twice the colour resolution. Conventional SD and HD video is 4:2:2 based, which limits colour detail while 4:4:4 HD video preserves the full colour detail which is important for critical keying and feature film work.

Standard Definition or HDTV
HDLink supports all SDI based formats from standard definition NTSC/PAL to HD-SDI 1080 and 720 when used with DVI displays.

Key Features:-

• HDTV and standard definition support in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  
• All HDTV formats supported: 1080 lines at 24p, 25p, 30p, 48i, 50i, 60i, and 720 lines at 30p, 50p, 60p
  
• Standard definition SDI format support for NTSC and PAL
  
• Full HDTV resolution pixel for pixel support on LCD displays
  
• 10 bit 4:2:2 YUV and 10/12 bit 4:4:4 RGB or YUV support
  
• Gamma correction via real time adjustable 10 bit lookup tables for each colour component. Downloadable via USB
  
• Supports most DVI-D digital computer displays
  
• Adaptive pull down processor for smooth motion display even when DVI-D diaplay does not support all video frame rates
  
• Analogue 24 bit stereo audio output using RCA connectors
  
• High speed USC 2.0 (480Mb/s) host computer interface
  
• Firmware upgradeable via USB on Mac OS X or Windows XP

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