Blackmagic Design Studio Converter

The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter will power the camera via the Ethernet cable and convert the camera and program return feeds to SDI.

Get the same workflow as SMPTE fiber, but using low cost 10G copper Ethernet cables. This converter will power the camera via the Ethernet cable and convert the camera and program return feeds to SDI.

With 10G Ethernet on Blackmagic Studio Converter and Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro, you can connect all camera signals using one Ethernet IP link connection. That means the camera feed, return program feed, timecode, reference, tally, talkback and control are all sent down the single cable. That's the same benefits of SMPTE fiber, but the standard 10G copper Ethernet cable is much lower cost. The Blackmagic Studio Converter allows breakout of all the video, audio and talkback connections at the studio end. It also includes a massive power supply that powers the camera down the Ethernet cable, so you don't even need a power source near the camera.

Blackmagic Design Studio Converter Features

• Powers the camera via the Ethernet cable
• Converts the camera and program return feeds to SDI
• Allows breakout of all the video, audio, and talkback connections
• Includes power supply that powers the camera down the Ethernet cable

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• Connections
  • SDI Video Inputs: 2
  • SDI Video Outputs: 2
  • SDI Monitor Outputs: 1
  • SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
  • Built in Speaker: mono
  • Analog Audio Inputs: 2 channel analog program audio in supported via 9-pin connector
  • Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 6.35mm headphone jack
  • SDI Audio Input:
  • Return 1 with 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI
  • 4 talkback channels on 13, 14, 15, and 16
  • Return 2 with 2 channels of audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI
  • SDI Audio Output:
  • 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI
  • 4 talkback channels on 13, 14, 15, and 16
  • Timecode Connections: 1x BNC in, 1x BNC out
  • Reference Connections: 1x BNC in, 1x 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 10Gb/s PoE RJ‑45 Camera connector for SMPTE Fibre style workflow over Cat 6A network cable. 1 x 1Gb/s for external control and software updates.
  • Computer Interface: 1x USB-C
• Standards
  • HD Video Standards
  • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,
  • 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60,
  • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
  • Ultra HD Video Standards
  • 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97,
  • 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
  • SDI Compliance
  • SMPTE 292M, 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 48kHz 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 (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: 100-240V AC input
  • Power Usage: 40W max plus camera power usage
• Physical Specifications
  • Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 45° C)
  • Storage Temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
  • Dimensions: 8.27" x 8.93" x 1.74"
  • Weight: 3.17 pounds