Smart Videohub 20x20
Blackmagic Design

Smart Videohub 20x20

Advanced 20 x 20 multi format SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI router with built in video monitoring, spin knob control, 6G-SDI technology!
Product Highlights
  • Routing Switcher
  • 20 x 6G-SDI Inputs / 20 x 6G-SDI Outputs
  • Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD 4K, DCI 4K
  • 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 Sampling
  • 10-Bit Processing
  • SDI Reclocking
  • Built-In LCD with Spin Knob Control
  • Push Buttons on Front Panel
  • Ethernet for Remote Control
  • Videohub Control Software Included

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Smart Videohub 20x20 is a larger advanced Ultra HD mixed format router with built in control panel and monitoring. Ideal for larger workgroups and mobile broadcasting, it includes advanced 6G-SDI connections so you can simultaneously connect and route any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD video all on the same router at the same time. You also get revolutionary new visual routing with the unique spin knob control, push button panel and the built in LCD screen. Also includes Ethernet for remote control and a fully customizable software development kit for Mac and Windows.

Connections
SDI Video Input 20 x 10 bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Video Output 20 x 10 bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
Reference Input Blackburst and TriSync for SD, HD and 4K.
Multi Rate Support Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI.
Updates USB or Ethernet.
Router Control 21 buttons for local control of Videohub. 6 buttons and scroll wheel for control of LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet.
Router Configuration Via front panel LCD or use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 for setting IP address only.
RS-422 Router Control 1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching.
Reclocking On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.
Standards
SD Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.
2K Format Support 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25, 2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25.
4K Format Support 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25, 4096 x 2160p29.97, 4096 x 2160p30
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Video rates SDI video inputs are switchable between standard definition, high definition and 4K. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Video Sampling 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
SDI Color Precision 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit.
SDI Color Space YUV or RGB.
SDI Auto Switching Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 6G-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.
Software
Software Control Router control included free for Windows™ and Mac OS X™.
Internal Software Upgrade Via included updater application..
Physical Installation
Physical Installation 1 rack unit size. Less than 6 inches deep.
Physical Specifications
Width 19 in
Height 1.73 in
Depth 6.30 in
Weight 4.40 lb
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing

Operating Systems
  • Mac 10.12 Sierra,
    Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
  • Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Display
  • Built in LCD for video and menu settings.

Power Requirements
  • Power Supply
    1 x Internal 90 - 240V AC. IEC power cable required.
  • Power Fail Protection
    Router connections preserved and restored instantly at power on.
  • Power Consumption
    34 Watts