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Product Overview
The Blackmagic Design Teranex AV is a professional standards converter for A/V installations and live events, performing over 1,000 up, down, cross, and standards conversions from NTSC and PAL up to 2K and UHD 4K, all in real time with about two frames of latency. It offers 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs, an optional fiber connection, and a built-in still store, making it ideal for staging, houses of worship, and corporate AV.
Key Specs
- Real-time standards converter for AV and live events
- 1089 up/down/cross and standards conversions (NTSC/PAL to UHD 4K)
- Approx. 2-frame latency; 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O
- Quad-link SDI output; XLR and RCA audio inputs
- Built-in still store and freeze frame; optional fiber
Product Description
Built with professional A/V installations and live events in mind, the Blackmagic Design Teranex AV enjoys 1089 up, down, cross, and standards conversions for formats ranging from NTSC and PAL to 2K and UHD 4K video. Regardless of conversion, all processing is done in real-time with minimal latency of approximately two frames.
A bevy of input and output options are available for dealing with professional and consumer sources. SDI inputs accept SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI, while the HDMI input is v2.0 compliant. An optional fiber connection can be populated by a separately available SFP cage. Embedded audio is accepted, as well as analog audio via XLR and RCA stereo inputs. Video outputs include SDI and HDMI as well as four extra SDI output for quad-link 4K output or four mirrored outputs. All conversions can be controlled via the comprehensive front panel buttons and menu navigation, or through Ethernet, if part of an installation.
- Aspect Ratio Conversion
- Real-time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions
- Real-Time Video Processing
- Includes noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction, and proc amp control
- Format Conversion
- Real-time color space conversion, up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/Ultra HD standards conversion
- Still Store
- Capture a video frame into non-volatile memory from the current input signal
- Freeze Frame
- Temporarilly freeze incoming live video
- SMPTE 75% Bars
- Full-field color bars 75%
- Convergence grid
- Multi-burst
- Black-burst
Features
- Dual SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI I/O
- Quad-Link SDI Output
- HDMI 2.0 Input and Output
- Supports SD, HD, 2K, and UHD 4K
- Automatic Input Signal Detection
- Redundant SDI Input & Looped SDI Output
- 24-Bit, 48 kHz Audio
- XLR and RCA Audio Inputs
- Front Panel Controls
- Software Control via RJ45 Ethernet
Specification
Blackmagic Design Teranex AV Specs
| Inputs | 2 x BNC, SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (inputs can be separate or unified for dual-link functionality) 1 x HDMI Type A, v2.0 1 x Optical fiber (optional) 1 x Stereo RCA, analog audio 2 x XLR, balanced analog audio, AES/EBU digital audio 1 x BNC, reference 1 x USB-C 1 x RJ45, Ethernet |
| Outputs | 2 x BNC, SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (outputs can be separate or unified for dual-link functionality) 4 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI (quad-link 4K output or replicated SDI output option) 1 x HDMI Type A, v2.0 1 x Optical fiber (optional, not available with dual-link operation) 1 x BNC, reference output |
| Format Support | 3840 x 2160: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 2048 x 1080p: 23.98/24 2048 x 1080PsF: 23.98/24 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080i: 50/59.94/60 720p: 50/59.94/60 NTSC PAL |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M |
| SDI Metadata Support | VITC/ATC support, SMPTE 12M. Video indexing support including WSS, RP186 and AFD, SMPTE 2016. Closed captioning support for conversions to and from 608 and 708, SMPTE 334M. |
| Audio Sampling | HD: 24-bit, 48 kHz SD: 20-bit, 48 kHz |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Mac OS X 10.10 or later Windows 8.1, 10 |
| Power Input | 1 x IEC, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature: 41 to 122°F / 5 to 50°C Storage Temperature: -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C Relative Humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 19 x 1.75 x 5" / 48.3 x 4.4 x 12.7 cm |
| Weight | 4.4 lb / 2 kg |
| Package Weight | 4.445 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19.2 x 6.1 x 3" |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it designed for?
Professional AV installations and live events needing reliable real-time conversion.
What is the conversion latency?
Approximately two frames.
Does it support 4K?
Yes, up to UHD 4K, with HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI connections.
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