Blackmagic Design Teranex Express Real-Time Up/Down Broadcast Converter

The Teranex Express from Blackmagic Design is a real-time SD, HD, and Ultra HD broadcast up/down converter. This lets you convert your SD and HD footage to Ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160) for presentations on large high-resolution displays, or convert your Ultra HD footage for displaying on HD monitors. With advanced processing technology developed and patented by Teranex, you get full 10-bit processing with high-quality de-interlace and Ultra HD scaling algorithms. You can also use the Teranex Express to synchronize non genlock external feeds or cameras into switchers for live production. Conversions retain timecode, include closed caption data, and maintain audio sync so your video is ready for real-time editing or broadcast. The Teranex Express features two SDI input connectors -- one 12G and one 6G -- and matching output connectors, which support 12G-SDI and a Dual Link 6G-SDI signals. The in/out connections also support SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI signals, for compatibility with your existing SDI equipment. Loop outputs for each input and a genlock input are provided, as well as an industry standard socket so you can install an optional optical fiber module to run video up to 28 miles over fiber optic cable. Using the same familiar control panel as the Teranex 2D and 3D, the Teranex Express puts all the controls you need at your fingertips. The built-in LCD monitor lets you navigate menus and see source format and frame rate with live video, so you don't need an external monitor for operation. The Teranex Express also features a machined metal front panel, compact 1RU size, and a built-in international power supply.

Specifications:

• SDI Video Inputs: 1x BNC (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. 1x BNC (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD.
• SDI Video Input Loops: 1x BNC (IN A Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. 1x BNC (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6G Ultra HD auto switching.
• SDI Video Outputs: 1x BNC (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. 1x BNC (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD.
• Quad SDI Video Outputs: SMPTE 435-1 - Quad HD Split (square division method) only. Utilizes SDI Out A for quadrant A, SDI Out B for quadrant B; reconfigures SDI In A Loop for quadrant C, SDI In B Loop for quadrant D.
• Optical Fiber Video Inputs: 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.
• Optical Fiber Video Outputs: 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Not available while operating in Dual Link or Quad Link output modes.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Optical Fiber Connection (optional): 1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket.
• Optical Fiber Audio Inputs: 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Optical Fiber Audio Outputs: 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Dolby® Support Built In: Dolby® AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby® E pass through except during video frame rate conversions.
• Timecode Inputs: Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
• Timecode Outputs: Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
• Multi Rate Support: SDI connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and UltraHD. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 2K SDI, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD.
• Reference Input: 1x BNC - Black Burst or Tri-level sync.
• Computer Interface: 1x USB 2.0 mini B port for software updates. 1x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet for remote control and configuration.
• Processor Interface: Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to use onscreen menus.
• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• 1.5G-SDI HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 3G-SDI HD Video Standards: 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 levels A and B
• 2K Video Standards: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 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: Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2 SDI
• Color Precision: 10-bit
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
• SDI Video Standards: 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K 2048 x 1080 and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 auto switching.
• 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 up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/UHD standards conversion.
• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time
• Test Patterns: SMPTE 75% Bars; full field color bars 75%; convergence grid; multiburst ; black.
• Operating Systems: Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 8.1 and 10.
• Physical Installation: 1 rack unit size. Less than 5 inches deep.
• Power Supply: 1 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. IEC power cable required. 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Typical Power Consumption: 42 watts
• 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
• What's Included: Teranex Express, SD card with software and manual, 2x Bumper guards with 4x M4 screws
• Warranty: 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty