Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter
Connect to remote cameras up to 2 km away with multiple channels of video, talkback, control and power all over a single cable!Product Highlights
- Connects to Camera Fiber Converter
- For HD and UHD 4K Productions
- Bi-Directional SMPTE Fiber Link
- XLR Audio Breakout
- Reference and Control Connections
- Overview
- Tech Specs
Work with remote cameras up to 2 km away from your studio or outside broadcast truck using SMPTE fiber. The Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter converts SDI video, audio, and remote camera control connections into a single optical fiber cable, which connects to a Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter attached to a remote camera. All video and data are transmitted using standard IP for extremely low latency broadcast quality video. You get 12G-SDI for an HD or Ultra HD camera feed and 3 independent HD return feeds, along with standard connections for camera control, PTZ, two dual channel talkback intercoms, tracker talkback, tally and a 5 inch LCD screen for monitoring camera and return feeds. The Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter also provides power for your remote cameras and accessories!
Full Size Professional Connections
- USB-C Connector
The USB-C port allows you to update internal software. - 12G-SDI In/Out
Connect the 12G SDI Out from your camera into the 12G SDI In on the Camera Fiber Converter or 12G SDI Out of the converter into the 12G SDI In on the camera. - Headsets
Two female 5 pin XLR connectors allow you to plug in two headsets. - Tracker
10 pin hirose connector, which sends out an additional intercom output and red and green tally output. - SDI Out
Three SDI outputs allow you to output the three return feeds coming from the switcher to other equipment via 3G SDI. - SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic Connector
Use the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter’s male connector to plug in the female end of a SMPTE Fiber cable. - XLR Audio Inputs
Plug in external analog audio from professional equipment such as microphones and audio mixers. - Molex ConnetorPlug the molex connector into the molex socket to power your camera from the converter.
- D Tap Connector
+12V Out to power accessories like an external monitor, up to +11.9V to 14V DC at 2 amps. - PTZ
The 9 pin PTZ connector allows you to connect to a PTZ motorized head.
Connections | |
Optical Fiber Input: | 1x SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic with Female SMPTE 304 connector. |
SDI Video Input: | 3x 12G SDI Return feeds with Program, Camera Control, Tally, Genlock and Intercom on Return 1. |
SDI Video Output: | 2x 12G SDI for Ultra HD up to 60p. |
Talkback Audio: | SDI Channels 15 and 16 for Production, Analogue in and out supported via 25-pin connector for Production and Engineering talkback support. |
Balanced XLR Audio Outputs: | 4x camera analogue audio outputs. |
Optical Fiber Outputs: | 1x Optical I/O via 10 Gb-E (not currently active). |
Computer Interface: | 1x USB-C. |
Standards | |
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 |
Ultra HD Video Standards: | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p60 |
SDI Compliance: | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B, 425M. |
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 709, REC 2020. |
Multiple Rate Support: | SDI switches between HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI. |
Software | |
Software Included: | Camera Utility for firmware update. |
Operating Systems | |
Mac: | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra or later. |
Windows: | Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. |
Features
- Place Cameras Anywhere
Get cameras much closer to the action - SMPTE Fiber for Industrial Strength and Safety
Built in multi layer fail safe instantly cuts power to eliminate danger - Add Studio Camera Controls
Transform broadcast cameras into dedicated studio cameras. - 10G Ethernet for IP VideoSuper fast, low latency ethernet link for video, audio and control.
- Dual Channel Talkback
Two dual channel talkback intercoms with backup - Designed for High End Broadcast
Durable metal design, high end components and professional connections