Smart Videohub 40x40
Blackmagic Design

Smart Videohub 40x40

Advanced 40 x 40 multi format SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI router with built in video monitoring, spin knob control, and 6G-SDI technology!
Product Highlights
  • Routing Switcher
  • 40 x 6G-SDI Inputs / 40 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

Advanced 40 x 40 multi format SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI router with built in video monitoring and spin knob control for visual routing so that you can quickly route your video by looking at it! Smart Videohub 40x40 fits a massive 80 multi rate 6G-SDI connections in a compact two rack unit size!

Connections
SDI Video Input 40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Video Output 40 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI.
SDI Rates DVB-ASI, 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G.
Video Input Re-Sync None
SDI Reclocking On all SDI outputs, auto switching between standard definition, high definition or 6G-SDI video.
Reference Input Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Reference Output Reference terminating loop output.
Control Panel Connection Ethernet.
Serial Control Connection DB-9 RS-422.
Multi Rate Support Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI.
Updates USB.
Router Control 40 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 RJ45 Ethernet. USB for firmware updates and IP address setting only.
RS-422 Router Control 1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching.
Standards
SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4K Format Support 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p
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 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
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 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
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.
Control
Built in Control Panel 40 buttons for local control of Videohub with 6 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 2.2 inch color display.
External Control Panel Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ehternet Videohub Control Protocol.
Software
Software Control Router control included free for Windows and Mac.
Internal Software Upgrade Via included updater application..
Physical Installation
Physical Installation 2 rack unit size. Less than 6 inches deep.
Physical Specifications
Width 18.97 in
Height 3.46 in
Depth 6.29 in
Weight 9.92 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 5 inch LCD for video and menu settings.

Power Requirements
  • Power Supply
    2 x Internal 90 - 240V AC. IEC power cables required.
  • Power Fail Protection
    Crosspoint connections preserved and restored instantly at power on.
  • Power Consumption
    58 Watts