Blackmagic Design Studio Converter lets you take advantage of SMPTE fiber at a lower cost by using a 10G Ethernet cable when working with your Blackmagic Design Studio 4K Pro or 4K Plus camera.
A single cable carries video, program and reference returns, Time Code, Tally, Talkback and camera control, making cable runs simple.
Blackmagic Studio Converter distributes all video, audio and talkback connections to the studio area. The built in power supply is more than enough to power the camera and provides all breakout connections from the camera, including converting the camera and program return feeds to SDI, so you can connect the camera to your studio environment with a single Ethernet cable in the machine room.
Technical characteristics
Connections
- SDI video inputs: 2
- SDI video outputs: 2
- SDI monitor outputs: 1
- SDI rates: 1.5, 3, 6, 12 G
- Built in speaker: mono
- Analog audio inputs: 2 channel analog program audio in supported via 9‑pin connector
- Analog audio outputs: 1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack
- SDI audio input:
- Return 1 with 2 channels of Program audio embedded in 1.5, 3, 6, 12 G-SDI
- 4 Talkback channels on 13, 14, 15 and 16
- Return 2 with 2 channels of audio embedded in 1.5, 3, 6, 12 G-SDI
- SDI audio output:
- 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5, 3, 6, 12 G-SDI
- 4 Talkback channels on 13, 14, 15 and 16
- Time Code connections: 1 x BNC IN, 1 x BNC OUT
- Reference connections: 1 x BNC IN, 1 x BNC OUT. Tri-Sync or Black Burst
- Talkback audio:
- SDI channels 13 and 14 for engineering talkback
- SDI channels 15 and 16 for production talkback
- RJ-45 talkback connector for analog external talkback systems
- Screen: 2.2" LCD
- Ethernet:
- 1 x 10 Gb/s PoE RJ‑45 camera connector for SMPTE fibre style workflow over Cat 6A network cable
- 1 x 1 Gb/s for external control and software updates
- Computer interface: 1 x USB-C
Standards
- HD video standards: 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
- Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p60
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10
- Audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit
- Video sampling: 4:2:2
- Color precision: 10-bit
- Color space: REC 709, REC 2020
- Multiple rate support: SDI switches between HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
Control
- Built in control panel: 7 buttons with spin knob control and 2.2" color display for device control and menu settings
- External control: RJ-45 1Gb/s Ethernet
Software
- Software included: Camera Utility for firmware update
Operating systems
- Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later
- Windows 10, 64-bit
Power requirements
- Power supply: 100 - 240 VAC input
- Power supply: 1 x internal 100 - 240VAC 50/60 Hz
Dimensions & weight
- Dimensions: 26.67 x 26.67 x 8.89 cm
- Weight: 1.78 kg