ATEM Studio Converter

ATEM Studio Converter

Blackmagic Design
Product Highlights
  • 4 Bidirectional Converters in 1 RU Unit
  • Optical Fiber Signal Range 28 Miles
  • Connects up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters
  • 4 x Fiber to SDI 10-bit Converters
  • 4 x Switchable SD/HD-SDI Outputs
  • Camera Talkback with Select, Vol & Mute
  • Connect to ATEM Switchers/Converters
  • Supports SDI Switcher Tally Output
  • Send PGM Feed to Fiber Connected Cameras

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

4 x optical fiber converters in 1 RU design, supports talkback and tally.

ATEM Studio Converter is the ideal partner for the ATEM Camera Converter. Connect up to four Camera Converters via optical fiber up to 28 miles away with bi-directional video plus tally and talkback! Connect your ATEM switcher program output to the ATEM Studio Converter and this is distributed to the four Camera Converters. Multiple Studio converters can be cascaded together when more than 4 cameras are needed.

Connections
SDI Video Input 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including tally information.
SDI Video Output 4 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera outputs. 1 x 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 x stereo RCA monitoring output.
AES/EBU Audio Input 1 x combined headphone input. 1 x combined microphone input. Combined inputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
AES/EBU Audio Output 1 x combined headphone output. 1 x combined microphone output. Combined outputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
Balanced XLR Audio Output 4 x camera stereo analog audio outputs.
Optical Fiber Video Input 4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Video Output 4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera outputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Audio Input 1 x single mode camera audio inputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Optical Fiber Audio Output 1 x single mode camera audio outputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Computer Interface 1 x mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for firmware updates.
Standards
SD Format Support 525i23.98, 29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
HD Format Support 720p50, 59.94, 60
1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
1080PsF23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 3
1080i50, 59.94, 60
2K Format Support 1080p23.98, 24, 251080PsF23.98, 24, 25
Ultra HD Format Support 2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
4K Format Support 2160p24
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
Software Included Converter Utility for firmware update.
Physical Specifications
Width 19 in
Height 1.73 in
Depth 6.22 in
Weight 3.99 lb
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing

Operating Systems
  • Mac
    Mac 10.11 El Capitan,
    Mac 10.12 Sierra or later
  • Windows
    Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

Power Requirements
  • Power Supply
    100 - 240 V AC input with redundant 12 - 31V DC input