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.
BLACKMAGICDESIGN ATEM Studio Converter 2
Key Specifications
Standards & Formats
Video Formats:
4K: DCI & UHD (up to 60p)
2K: 2048p & PsF (up to 25p)
HD: 1080p, 1080PsF, 1080i, 720p
SD: NTSC (525i), PAL (625i)
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M
Color: 4:2:2 Video Sampling, 10-bit Color Precision
Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
Audio: 48 kHz, 24-bit Sampling
Video I/O
SDI Inputs: 4 x 10-bit SD/HD Camera, 1 x 10-bit SD/HD Program (with Tally)
Optical Fiber Inputs: 4 x Single Mode SD/HD Camera (with LC connector)
Optical Fiber & Audio
Fiber Input/Output: 4 x single mode LC connectors (video & embedded audio)
Embedded Audio Channels:
Channels 1 & 2: Camera Audio
Channels 15 & 16: Talkback Audio
Analog Audio Output: 4 x 3-Pin XLR, 2 x RCA jacks
Talkback:
Headset: 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone jack, 1 x .206" TRS mic input
Microphone: 1 x 3-pin XLR, 1 x Integrated Speaker
Controls: 8 front panel buttons (selection, lock, mute/un-mute)
AES/EBU Talkback Loops: 1 x BNC Mic Input/Output, 1 x BNC Headphone Input/Output
General & Physical
OS Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.7+, Windows 7 & 8
Computer Interface: 1 x mini-B USB 2.0
Power: 110-220V AC, 12-31V DC redundant input
Operating Temp: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Dimensions: 1.7 x 18.9" / 44 x 482 mm (1 RU)
Weight: 4 lb / 1.81 kg
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