Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter 2 inputs SDI video signals transmitted over optical fiber and converts the signals to SDI for use with video switchers.
The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter 2 inputs SDI video signals transmitted over optical fiber and converts the signals to SDI for use with video switchers.
Features:
- 4 Bi-Directional Converters in 1RU Unit
- Optical Fiber Signal Range 28 Miles
- Connects up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters
- 4 x Fiber to SDI 10 bit Converters
- 4 x Switchable SD/HD-SDI Outputs
- Camera Talkback with Select, Vol & Mute
- Connect to ATEM Switchers/Converters
- Supports SDI Switcher Tally Output
- Send PGM Feed to Fiber Connected Cameras
The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter 2 inputs SDI video signals transmitted over optical fiber and converts the signals to SDI for use with video switchers. When used in conjunction with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter, you can send video signals up to 28 miles between camera and switcher using available optical fiber cables. By comparison sending an HD-SDI signal over traditional copper cable is usually limited to about 300 feet, depending on the quality of the cable.
A typical set up using the Studio Converter 2 is to connect it between the switcher and up to four ATEM Camera Converter units. This set up allows the Converter 2 to receive the signals from the fiber cable, convert the signals to SDI using 10-bit processing, and send the signals to the switcher. The Converter 2 supports SD/HD signals, and when using the available ATEM Camera Converter you can use any camera with an SDI/HDMI output.
The converter 2 can also be used as 4 independent simultaneous bi-directional SD/HD-SDI to optical converters. The converter 2 features a built-in mic input, speaker and headphone jack that provides talkback audio for communicating with camera operators. The Converter 2 passes tally signals embedded in the SDI program stream. You can cascade multiple ATEM Studio Converter 2 units together when using more than 4 cameras. The Studio Converter 2 features a 1RU design with built in rack mount ears for easy integration into existing studio configurations or production cases.
Optical Fiber Connectors
- The ATEM Studio Converter 2 uses standard single mode optical fiber cable with standard LC connectors to allow you to transmit SD and HD video signals up to 28 miles away. Standard copper wire SDI cables have a limit of several hundred feet before the signal breaks up, converting the SDI signal to optical, and sending it along optical cable greatly increases the distance of your cable runs.
Talkback and Tally
- The unit features a built-in speaker and mic inputs, as well as a headphone jack for when you need privacy, or the area is too loud. When connected to the ATEM Camera Converter, you can talk to your camera operators no matter how far away they are, without needing to worry about walkie talkies. Using the talkback feature, the unit uses audio channels 15 and 16 of the SDI stream for talkback communication.
Camera operators can be selected individually if desired, and communication can be controlled by a push button, or locked open. Mute and un-mute buttons on the front of the unit allows you to control who hears what.
The unit passes SDI Tally signal information back to the cameras along with any SDI Program signal from available switchers.
Multiple Units
- Each ATEM Studio Converter 2 connects to up to four ATEM Camera Converter units, allowing you to communicate with up to four camera operators at a time. Multiple Studio Converter 2 units can be cascaded together when more than 4 cameras are needed.
Precision Signal Processing
- The unit features chips that use 10-bit processing, and are switchable between SD and HD, for a clean signal.
The unit features four independent simultaneous SDI to optical and optical to SDI converters
When used in conjunction with the ATEM Camera Converter the unit can also be used as four independent SDI or Fiber to HDMI converters
Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2
- Converter Utility Software
Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including tally information.
SDI Video Output
4 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera outputs. 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program loop thru output connects to another ATEM Studio Switcher.
Talkback Audio
Aviation Headsets with 0.25" TRS headset connector and 0.206" TRS microphone connector. Front mounted balanced XLR microphone connector.
Analog Audio
1 x stereo RCA monitoring output.
AES/EBU Audio Input
1 x combined headphone input. 1 x combined microphone input. Combined inputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
AES/EBU Audio Output
1 x combined headphone output. 1 x combined microphone output. Combined outputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
Balanced XLR Audio Output
4 x camera stereo analog audio outputs.
Optical Fiber Video Input
4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Video Output
4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera outputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Audio Input
4 x single mode camera audio inputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Optical Fiber Audio Output
4 x single mode camera audio outputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Computer Interface
1 x mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for firmware updates.
Standards
SDI Format Support
525i59.94, 625i50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98,1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48Khz, 24 bit A/D conversion.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709.
Multiple Rate support
SDI switches between SD and HD
Software
Software Included
Converter Utility for firmware update.
Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.
Windows 7 or Windows 8
Power Requirements
Power Supply
110 - 240 V AC input with redundant 12-31V DC input.
Physical Specifications
44 x 482 x 158mm
1.81 kg