Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G

• 40x40 12G-SDI router for professional video routing
• Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI video formats
• 12G-SDI connections for long-distance, high-speed signal transmission
• Reclocking on all 12G-SDI inputs for clean signals
• Supports embedded audio, timecode, and closed captions
• Crosspoint switching for instant input/output configuration changes
• Built-in control panel with LCD display for real-time monitoring and easy configuration
• Ethernet connectivity for remote control via Videohub control software
• Compact design ideal for broadcast studios and post-production workflows

The Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G is a versatile and powerful video router designed to handle the demands of modern broadcast and post-production environments. With 40 inputs and 40 outputs, it allows for seamless routing of 12G-SDI video signals across multiple formats, including SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI. The 12G-SDI technology supports uncompressed video transmission over long distances, ensuring that even high-resolution video is delivered with minimal latency and zero compression artifacts.

The Videohub 40x40 12G is designed to support a wide range of video formats, making it an excellent choice for broadcast studios, post-production facilities, and live event productions that require the flexibility to switch between standard definition, high definition, Ultra HD, and 4K video formats. Whether you're routing SD feeds for a news broadcast or managing 4K sources for a live sports event, the Videohub 40x40 ensures crystal-clear video quality across all formats.

With 12G-SDI connections, the Videohub 40x40 12G can handle high-speed video data transmission over distances of up to 70 meters (230 feet) for 4K video using standard coaxial cables. This makes it ideal for large-scale production environments where long cable runs are required without sacrificing video quality. The 12G-SDI standard also ensures that you are future-proofed for 4K and Ultra HD workflows, providing reliable support for today’s production needs and tomorrow’s advancements.

Each 12G-SDI input on the Videohub 40x40 12G features reclocking, which cleans and restores signals to prevent signal degradation over long distances. This ensures that every routed signal remains pristine, providing broadcast-quality video with consistent performance even in complex multi-source setups.

The Videohub 40x40 12G features crosspoint switching, which allows users to instantly change routing configurations by selecting different input and output combinations. This ensures fast, flexible video routing that adapts to changing production needs, making it ideal for live broadcasts, post-production, and broadcast control rooms where quick switching is essential.

The front panel of the Videohub 40x40 12G includes a built-in control panel with a clear LCD display that allows users to easily monitor and manage routing setups in real time. The LCD screen provides a visual representation of the routing matrix, making it easy to confirm input/output assignments and signal flow at a glance. This intuitive interface simplifies the process of switching between sources, ensuring smooth operation in high-pressure production environments.

The Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G can be controlled remotely via Ethernet, making it easy to manage video routing from anywhere in the studio or production facility. The router integrates with Blackmagic Videohub software, providing users with a graphical interface for configuring inputs and outputs, naming sources, and managing routing from Mac, Windows, or iPad devices. This remote control capability adds flexibility to your workflow, allowing centralized control of complex video setups.

Despite its powerful routing capabilities, the Videohub 40x40 12G is housed in a compact, rack-mountable chassis, making it easy to integrate into existing broadcast racks and equipment setups. Its space-saving design ensures that it fits seamlessly into professional broadcast studios or post-production houses, while offering the robust performance needed for high-end video production.

The Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G is perfect for broadcast control rooms, live production studios, post-production houses, and large-scale event venues where multi-camera workflows, video monitoring, and dynamic routing are essential. Its flexibility, scalability, and high-speed 12G-SDI connections make it ideal for handling high-resolution video in broadcast, film, and live event production environments.

General:

• Product Type: 12G-SDI Video Router
• Model: Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G
• Purpose: High-performance video router designed for broadcasting and post-production environments, supporting up to 40 SDI video inputs and 40 SDI video outputs with 12G-SDI technology for seamless routing of SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K video signals

Video Input/Output:

• SDI Video Inputs:
  • 40 x 12G-SDI (BNC)
  • Multi-rate support for SD, HD, 6G, and 12G-SDI signals
  • Automatic detection of video formats
• SDI Video Outputs:
  • 40 x 12G-SDI (BNC)
  • Multi-rate support for SD, HD, 6G, and 12G-SDI signals
• Video Format Support:
  • SDI video standards: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, and 2082-1
  • Supports 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080PsF, 2160p (Ultra HD), and 4K (DCI)
• Max Video Resolution:
  • Up to 2160p60 (Ultra HD 4K at 60 fps)
• SDI Re-Clocking:
  • All SDI outputs feature automatic re-clocking for signal integrity

Control and Monitoring:

• Control Panel:
  • Control via Blackmagic Videohub Control Panel (optional) or Videohub Smart Control Pro (optional)
  • Supports software control via macOS and Windows through the Videohub Setup Utility
  • Real-time switching via the software control panel or compatible hardware panels
• Router Configuration:
  • Manual and software-based router configuration
  • Supports IP-based control for integration into automated or networked environments
  • Network-based control via Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T)
• Front Panel:
  • Integrated buttons and full-color LCD display for local control and real-time status monitoring
  • Button-based control for quick switching and setup

Video Standards:

• Supported Standards:
  • SDI: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, 2082-1
  • Color precision: 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video
  • Color spaces: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

Audio and Data Support:

• Embedded Audio:
  • Supports embedded SDI audio, up to 16 channels per video signal
• Data Transmission:
  • Supports SDI embedded data for timecode and ancillary data
• Metadata Support:
  • Full support for ancillary data and metadata over SDI

Connectivity:

• Network Interface:
  • 1 x Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T) for remote control and network integration
• Serial Interface:
  • RS-422 port for serial router control
• USB Interface:
  • 1 x USB-C port for firmware updates and initial setup

Power Requirements:

• Power Supply:
  • Dual built-in power supplies for redundancy
  • 100V to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz universal power input
  • Standard IEC power connectors
• Power Redundancy:
  • Automatic power failover in case of power supply failure

Physical:

• Form Factor:
  • 2RU (rack-mountable)
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 482 mm (19 inches)
  • Height: 88 mm (3.46 inches, 2RU)
  • Depth: 25 mm (9.84 inches)
• Weight: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Included Accessories:

• Power cables
• Quick Start Guide

Additional Features:

• 12G-SDI Support:
  • Capable of routing SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K video signals over a single 12G-SDI cable, reducing cabling complexity and enabling future-proof workflows
• Flexible Routing:
  • 40 input and 40 output connections provide flexible video routing options for large studios, broadcast centers, or post-production facilities
• Redundant Power Supply:
  • Dual power supplies ensure continuous operation, even in mission-critical environments
• Real-Time Monitoring:
  • Front-panel LCD display provides real-time video status, making it easy to monitor and troubleshoot routing configurations
• Remote Control Options:
  • Control the router remotely over IP or via physical control panels for large-scale production environments