Blackmagic Design Universal Videohub 72 - VHUBUV/72CH

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Modular Multi-format Routing Matrix with up-to 72 I/O

Blackmagic Design Universal Videohub 72 - BMD-VHUBUV/72CH

 

FEATURES

Fully Scalable
Add either SDI or Optical Fiber SDI interface cards
Auto stand detection
Handles mixed SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI connections
Deck control
Re-clocking
24/7 reliability

Build your own router with Universal Videohub 72! 
If you're looking for true redundancy and the ability to build your own router with both BNC SDI and optical fibre SDI, then Universal Videohub is a perfect choice. Universal Videohub comes in two models for a maximum 72 x 72 or 288 x 288 crosspoint size, and because every module in the router is card based, you can mix and match components to get the router you need, and hot-swap cards in the unlikely event of failure!

Universal Videohub includes powerful features such as SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI auto-switching, built in deck control ports, and ethernet and serial crosspoint control. The larger Universal Videohub 288 model supports dual crosspoint and power supply cards for full redundancy. With Universal Videohub, you get flexibility, quality and redundancy, all at an incredibly affordable price!

Universal Videohub 72 is a fully scalable 3G/HD/SD and deck control routing switcher. Add either regular copper SDI or optical fibre SDI interface cards as you need, up to a 72 x 72 SDI size router. The Universal Videohub 72 rack frame is only 5 RU and 6 inches deep and can support a single 72 x 72 crosspoint card and a single power supply card.

You get full auto standard detection, re-clocking, 3 Gb/s SDI support, 72 x 72 deck control, ethernet/serial control and more. Universal Videohub 72 is a fantastic medium sized router that lets you grow. When you're ready to upgrade, all SDI interface cards, crosspoint and power supply cards can be installed into the larger Universal Videohub 288 chassis!

SPECIFICATIONS
 
 
SDI Video Input Up to 72 x SDI/HD-SDI, 3Gb/s SDI and ASI. Can be BNC SDI or optical fibre SDI
SDI VIdeo Output up to 72 x SDI/HD-SDI, 3Gb/s SDI and ASI with SDI re-clocking. Can be BNC SDI or optical fibre SDI
Reference Input Blackburst and TriSync for SD, HD and 2K
Mutli-Rate Support Auto detection of SD, HD and 3Gb/s SDI. Simultaneous routing of 2K, HD, SD video and DVC-ASI
Updates USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s) interface
Router Control Use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 high speed interface or Smart Control shared over IP network
Router Configuration Use either RJ45 Ethernet or USB 2.0 high speed interface or Smart Control shared over IP network
RS-422 1x Input for controlling router crosspoint switching
Re-clocking On all SDI outputs
Standards
SD Format Support 625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC
HD Format Support 1080p23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p24, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080PsF25, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-A, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
SDI Video Rates SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and 2K.SDI switches between 270Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI and 3Gb/s HD and 2K SDI.
SDI Colour Precision 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit
SDI Colour Space YUV and RGB
SDI Auto Switching Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3Gb/s SDI and DVB-ASI on each input so that each can be running a different television standard
SDI Metadata Support Video payload indentification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M
Extras
Software Control Router control included free for Windows and Mac OS X
Firmware Upgrade Via included firmware updater application
Installation 5RU size. Less than 6 inches deep
Power Fail Protection Router connections preserved and restored instantly at power on independently of host computer
Power Supply Redudant power supply options are available. GPI alarm for connection external alarms
Product Warranty

Build it Yourself
Universal Videohub ships unpopulated, without any cards plugged in, so you are free to build your router any way you want! For example, you can plug in BNC SDI cards and optical fiber SDI cards in any combination depending on the equipment you have. This makes it easy to partially load SDI interface cards, to start at an affordable size, and then add more SDI interface cards over time to grow to a massive 288 x 288 size! To make scalability even easier, the cross point card and power supply cards from the Universal Videohub 72 can be plugged into the Universal Videohub 288. Only Universal Videohub lets you upgrade to a larger rack frame and keep their entire investment in interface cards and power supplies!

24/7 Broadcast Reliability
Universal Videohub is the router you need for true 24/7 reliability because its card based design lets every electronic component be easily replaced in the rare event of failure. Universal Videohub has no electronic components on the motherboard and all electronics can be hot swapped with replacements in case of failure, or when upgrading. Universal Videohub 288 even includes an extra slot for a redundant cross point and power supply. In case of failure, the cross point will instantly change over allowing continuous operation.

SDI Re-Clocking
Videohub also includes built in SDI re-clockers on each SDI input which regenerate the SDI video signal. Every inch of video cable from your SDI video devices degrades the SDI signal. Expensive premium grade "digital" cables can help, however simply cannot eliminate this loss. With SDI re-clocking you can have a regenerated and clean SDI signal out to all the SDI devices in your studio. That means longer cable lengths, and no glitches in your video.

Simultaneous SD, HD or 3 Gb/s Video
Videohub makes it easy to run Standard Definition and High Definition equipment now and add 3 Gb/s SDI equipment in the future. That's because Videohub handles mixed SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI connections all on the same router at the same time. Videohub automatically detects when an SDI input changes, and instantly sets all SDI outputs connected to that input to match. SDI re-clocking and output SDI slew rates change automatically.

World's Highest Quality 3 Gb/s SDI
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Videohub allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. 3 Gb/s SDI has full compatibility with SD, HD or 2K in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 all with a single BNC cable. With 3 Gb/s SDI built in, you have full compatibility with all your current standard definition SDI and high definition SDI equipment, plus any new formats that come along in the future. With Videohub, your studio is future proof.

Build Your Own Universal Videohub 72!

Universal Videohub 72
Rack frame lets you add up to 18 BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interfaces plus a single 72 x 72 crosspoint and power card. Includes removable fan tray and fans.
Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint
Supports up to 72 x 72 SDI and control, ethernet and serial router control, genlock and alarm indictors. Compatible with Universal Videohub 72 and 288 frames.
Universal Videohub - SDI Interface
Includes 4 SDI inputs and 4 SDI outputs, plus 4 deck control. Includes full re-clocking and auto switching SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
Universal Videohub - Optical Interface
Includes 4 inputs and 4 outputs plus 4 deck control, re-clocking and SD, HD and 3 Gb/s. 1310 nm laser drivers and receivers up to 25 km at 3 Gb/s.
Universal Videohub - 450W Power Card
Lets you add up to 3 external 12 volt power supply "bricks" (sold seperately) as you need. 3 power supplies gives you enough power for 288 x 288 BNC SDI!
Universal Videohub - Remote Cable
If you need remote control then use this cable to add four independent remote control ports to either the BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interfaces!

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