Tame Your SDI Routing
If confusing SDI cabling routes are plaguing your studio paths, let the Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G video router be your Grand Central Station. A streamlined workflow for all the SDI ins and outs of your live production or broadcast system, the Videohub 40x40 12G sports 40 SDI input and 40 SDI outputs that allow you to send SD, HD, and Ultra-HD video with absolutely zero latency. And with this system running your setup, the complexities of pairing sources are virtually eliminated since the Videohub 40x40 12G allows you to manage the intricacies of each connection electronically. Monitors now have access to any SDI source in your studio; multi-hyper deck and multi-streaming processor setups run with greater efficiency; and input expansions for your separate ATEM devices are closer than ever. Plus, the intuitive control layout and LCD make everything easily navigable right from an existing 2RU space or tech cart. Whatever the SDI demands of your production space may be, the Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G video router from Sweetwater is a surefire way to manage it all with streamlined operation.
Magnificent audio and video translation
When we say the Videohub 40x40 12G video router is like Grand Central Station for your SDI connections, we aren’t kidding! That’s up to 40 separate advanced 12G-SDI connections from any compatible device in use across your production space, translating stunning SD, HD, and Ultra-HD results in 10-bit color depth and formats up to 2160p60. Integrated SDI re-clocking on all connections provides the highest possible video signal quality, eliminating the degradation of long studio cabling. Its wide-range SDI compliance, enormous HD, 2K, and 4K standards compatibility, plus an impressive television-standard audio sampling rate of 48Hz and 24-bit with 32 channels of embedded audio for flawless synchronicity all mean one thing: the Videohub 40x40 12G is a top choice for any professional broadcast space.
On top of having a champion grasp on the SDI game, this video router additionally supplies reference inputs and outputs for Tri-sync/Black/Burst and reference terminating loop outputs, respectively. There’s also Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T connectivity and a USB-C port for linking your computer interface.
Gorgeous, comprehensive front panel
A constant among Blackmagic Design products is elegant and intuitive presentation — the Videohub 40x40 12G is certainly no exception! A large LCD screen clearly defines your In/Out connections and even displays live video feeds, allowing you to cycle through connected sources for on-the-spot monitoring. Just beside the screen is a spin knob with a built-in electronic clutch and master Menu, Set, and Lock buttons for effortless navigation of the system.
A numeric keypad allows for source labeling and efficient referencing, while the shortcut buttons above, such as Mon (monitor), Deck, ATEM, etc., permit direct source and destination entry into the system. A grouping of buttons beside the screen present In and Out commands for a simplified selection of sources at hand from their respective lists. Clear provides a simple (and, at times, much-needed) “undo” command for returning mistaken routings to their previous statuses. Finally, Take gives each new source assignment the green light. It’s never been easier to keep tabs on all of your connections!
Prepped with software and remote control
If you’re using a Mac, iPad, or Windows, then you’ll be delighted to know that the included Videohub Software Control enables ultra-efficient external router control. With large buttons, In/Out customization, and more, it’s incredibly simple to manage your system from the comfort of a laptop or tablet. Also provided is the Videohub Setup software, so you can easily update, create configurations for external hardware, and be sure that your digital labels are on the same page with the actual router’s In/Out assignments. On top of all this is the included Developer SDK software kit, which allows you to create protocol support and custom control solutions that interact flawlessly with the simple text protocol of your Videohub router. Blackmagic Design has you covered on all physical and virtual fronts!
Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G Video Router Features:
- 40 In x 40 Out 12G-SDI connections for all your compatible broadcast/production sources
- Delivers SD, HD, and Ultra-HD results in 10-bit color depth and formats up to 2160p60
- Integrated SDI re-clocking eliminates the signal degradation of long cables
- Phenomenal SDI compliance with enormous HD, 2K, and 4K standards compatibility
- TV-standard 48Hz and 24-bit audio sampling with synchronized 32-channel embedded audio
- Reference inputs and outputs for Tri-sync/Black/Burst and reference terminating loop outputs
- Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T connectivity and a USB-C for computer connections
- LCD screen displays In/Out connections and offers instant monitoring
- Large spin knob with built-in electronic clutch delivers effortless navigation
- Numeric keypad and shortcut buttons provide clear and sensible connection assigning
- Mac, iPad, and Windows users receive Videohub Software Control, Videohub Setup, and Developer SDK for remote use, streamlined setup, and protocol customization
