Description
The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter 2 inputs video signals transmitted over optical fiber and converts the signals to SDI for use with video switchers. When used in conjunction with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter, you can send video signals up to 28 miles between camera and switcher using available optical fiber cables. By comparison, sending an HD-SDI signal over traditional copper cable is usually limited to about 300 feet, depending on the quality of the cable.
A typical set up using the Studio Converter 2 is to connect it between the switcher and up to four ATEM Camera Converter units. This setup allows the Converter 2 to receive the signals from the fiber cable, convert the signals to SDI using 10-bit processing, and send the signals to the switcher. The Converter 2 supports SD/HD signals, and when using the available ATEM Camera Converter you can use any camera with an SDI/HDMI output.
The Converter 2 can also be used as 4 independent simultaneous bidirectional SD/HD-SDI to optical converters. The Converter 2 features a built-in mic input, speaker and headphone jack that provides talkback audio for communicating with camera operators. The Converter 2 passes tally signals embedded in the SDI program stream. You can cascade multiple ATEM Studio Converter 2 units together when using more than 4 cameras. The Studio Converter 2 features a 1 RU design with built in rackmount ears for easy integration into existing studio configurations or production cases.
Optical Fiber Connectors
The ATEM Studio Converter 2 uses standard single mode optical fiber cable with standard LC connectors to allow you to transmit SD and HD video signals up to 28 miles away. Standard copper wire SDI cables have a limit of several hundred feet before the signal breaks up, converting the SDI signal to optical, and sending it along optical cable greatly increases the distance of your cable runs.
Talkback and Tally
The unit features a built-in speaker and mic inputs, as well as a headphone jack for when you need privacy, or if the area is too loud. When connected to the ATEM Camera Converter, you can talk to your camera operators no matter how far away they are, without needing to worry about walkie talkies. Using the talkback feature, the unit uses audio channels 15 and 16 of the SDI stream for talkback communication.
Multiple Units
Each ATEM Studio Converter 2 connects to up to four ATEM Camera Converter units, allowing you to communicate with up to four camera operators at a time. Multiple Studio Converter 2 units can be cascaded together when more than 4 cameras are needed.
Precision Signal Processing
The unit features chips that use 10-bit processing, and are switchable between SD and HD, for a clean signal.
The unit features four independent simultaneous SDI to optical and optical to SDI converters
When used in conjunction with the ATEM Camera Converter the unit can also be used as four independent SDI or Fiber to HDMI converters
| Blackmagic Design ATEM Specs | |
| Standards | |
| Format Support | 4K DCI 4096 x 2160p: 60/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 3840 x 2160p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 2K 2048 x 1080p: 25/24/23.98 2048 x 1080PsF: 25/24/23.98 HD 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 SD NTSC 525i: 59.94 PAL 625i: 50 |
| Video | |
| SDI Video Input | 4 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable camera inputs 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including Tally information embedded in the SDI signal |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601 REC 709 |
| Optical Fiber Video Input | 4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector |
| Optical Fiber | Input 4 x single mode LC connectors for video with embedded audio Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio Channels 15 & 16 are talkback audio Output 4 x single mode LC connectors for video with embedded audio Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio Channels 15 & 16 are talkback audio |
| Audio | |
| Audio Sampling | 48 kHz 24-bit A/D conversion |
| Analog Audio Output | 4 x 3-Pin XLR Balanced Audio Pairs (1 x pair per fiber input) 2 x RCA jacks provide a L/R stereo pair |
| Talkback | 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone jack 1 x .206" TRS mic input for use with aviation style headset 1 x 3-pin XLR connector for talkback microphone 1 x Integrated speaker |
| Talkback Control | 8 x Front panel buttons for camera operator selection, lock, mute and un-mute |
| AES/EBU Talkback Loops | Input 1 x BNC mic input 1 x BNC headphone input Output 1 x BNC mic output 1 x BNC headphone output |
| General | |
| OS Compatibility | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and later OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and later Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 |
| Computer Interface | 1 x mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for initial setup, firmware updates and Converter Utility software control |
| Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
| Power Requirements | 110 - 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 12 - 31 VDC redundant input Note: IEC power cord is required/not included, redundant power supply not included |
| Dimensions (H x W) | 1.7 x 18.9" (44 x 482 mm) 1 RU size with built-in rackmount ears |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.81 kg) |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 4.795 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19.35 x 7.65 x 3.45" |
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