Blackmagic ATEM Studio Converter 2

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.

Features

• Talkback and tally
• Built-in speaker and volume control
• Up to 45,000 meters signal transmission via fiber
• Support of fiberglass & 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI / SDI embedded audio
• Video Sampling 4:2:2
• Color Accuracy: 10 bit 4:2:2 (YUV)
• Compatible with Windows and Mac
• 19 rack mountable, 1U
• 1 year warranty

Specifications

SDI Video Input

1 × 10 bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including tally information

SDI Video Output

4 × 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera outputs. 1 × 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 × stereo RCA monitoring output

AES/EBU Audio Input

1 × combined headphone input. 1 × combined microphone input. Combined inputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters

AES/EBU Audio Output

1 × combined headphone output. 1 × combined microphone output. Combined outputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters

Balanced XLR Audio Output

4 × camera stereo analog audio outputs

Optical Fiber Video Input

4 × single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector

Optical Fiber Video Output

4 × single mode SD/HD switchable camera outputs with LC connector

Optical Fiber Audio Input

4 × 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 × single mode camera audio outputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio

Computer Interface

1 × mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for firmware updates

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

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 Supply

110 - 240 V AC input with redundant 12-31V DC input

Operating Temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Storage Temperature

-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)