Blackmagic Design - Blackmagic Videohub 120x120 12G

Powerful zero-latency 120 x 120 12G-SDI video matrix switcher, the largest model in the Blackmagic Videohub matrix family, compatible with any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD simultaneously. It features 120 12G-SDI inputs and 120 outputs, redundant power and reference connections enclosed in a 6U rack. Connect multiple HyperDeck recorders for redundant mastering, or route video to multiple streaming processors for delivery to any platform. The Blackmagic Videohub 120x120 12G is also useful for providing additional inputs to ATEM switchers.

The large Full HD front LCD allows you to see the live video of all connected inputs before routing and clearly displays the labels and video standards, allowing you to scroll the list of routing sources back and forth in alphabetical order and view the video even in the case of different standards: the ideal solution on portable racks with limited space, because it allows you to view sources without a separate SDI monitor. Routing operations are managed directly from the selection buttons and via the large control knob with electronic clutch.

The matrix also offers SDI reclocking - a function that regenerates the video signal to ensure maximum quality so that all devices within the studio receive a regenerated and clean signal with an optimized jitter for working with longer cables without fear of video interruptions - and supports all SDI video standards up to 2160p 60. Not only, the Blackmagic Videohub 120x120 12G can route any video standard simultaneously, meaning in this case 120 different video signals on 120 outputs at the same time!

Thanks to the Ethernet port, the unit can be controlled remotely with a variety of hardware devices or via software control panels. In the first case, there are two panels of hardware devices available: Videohub Master Control Pro and Videohub Smart Control Pro. In the second case, you can download Videohub Software Control for Mac and Windows for free, equipped with an interface with large, easy to customize buttons. There is also a downloadable version for the iPad.

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 120
• SDI video outputs: 120
• SDI rates: DVB-ASI, 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• SDI reclocking: on all SDI outputs
• Reference inputs: Tri-Sync or Black Burst
• Reference outputs: reference terminating loop output
• Ethernet: supports 10/100/1000 BASE‑T
• Computer interface: USB‑C

Standards

• SD video standards: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 50 PAL
• HD video standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60 - 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60 - 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 47.95, 1080p 48, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60 - 1080PsF 23,98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30
• 2K video standards: 2Kp 23.98 DCI, 2Kp 24 DCI, 2Kp 25 DCI, 2Kp 29.97 DCI, 2Kp 30 DCI, 2Kp 47.95 DCI, 2Kp 48 DCI, 2Kp 50 DCI, 2Kp 59.94 DCI, 2Kp 60 DCI, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 47.95, 2160p 48, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• 4K video standards: 4Kp 23.98 DCI, 4Kp 24 DCI, 4Kp 25 DCI, 4Kp 29.97 DCI, 4Kp 30 DCI, 4Kp 47.95 DCI, 4Kp 48 DCI, 4Kp 50 DCI, 4Kp 59.94 DCI, 4Kp 60 DCI
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B  - SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601
• SDI audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
• SDI video sampling: YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4
• SDI color precision: 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all HD and 2K modes, Ultra HD modes up to 2160p 30 and 4K modes up to 4Kp 30 DCI. 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes
• SDI color space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
• SDI auto switching: automatically selects between 270Mb SD‑SDI, 1.5G HD‑SDI, 3G level A and level B HD‑SDI, 6G HD‑SDI, 12G‑SDI and DVB‑ASI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard
• SDI metadata support: video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M

Control

• Built in control panel: 24 buttons for local control of Videohub with 3 buttons and search dial for menu control
• External control panel: includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows, supports Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro hardware panels, includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol
• Control panel connection: Ethernet

Display

• Built in 5” LCD for video and menu settings

Software

• Software control: router control included free for Windows and Mac
• Internal software upgrade: via included updater application

Power requirements

• Power supply: 2 x internal 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz,  IEC power cables required
• Power fail protection: crosspoint connections preserved and restored instantly at power on
• Power usage: 140 W max.

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C  
• Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C  
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 48.3 x 26.6 x 14.2 cm (6 rack units height)
• Weight: 15 kg

What's included

• Blackmagic Videohub 120x120 12G
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download