Blackmagic Teranex AV Broadcast Quality Standards Converter

Product Overview

Teranex AV is a broadcast quality standards converter designed specifically for AV professionals. It features 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a inputs, outputs, and loop-through connections, along with AV-specific features such as low latency, a still store, freeze frame, and HiFi audio inputs. This makes it ideal for live, staged presentations and conferences.

Key Features

• Low Latency: As low as 67 milliseconds, enabling instantaneous format conversion and synchronized projection with live events.
• Advanced HDMI 2.0a Processing: Includes input, loop-through, and output connections allowing HDMI to SDI conversion without additional hardware.
• Audio Connectivity: Supports 2 channel consumer HiFi inputs, XLR connections for 4 channels AES/EBU or 2 channels balanced analog audio, enabling embedding of virtually any audio source with video.
• Still Store and Freeze Frame: Capture and hold video frames in non-volatile memory for displaying logos or slides; freeze frame feature holds current frame until switched.
• Quad Link 3G-SDI Outputs: Compatible with older Ultra HD monitors/projectors supporting quad link SDI 1080 HD inputs; supports video wall processing by splitting Ultra HD into 4 HD screens or scaling HD for tiled video walls.
• Reference Signal Support: BNC input/output for black burst or tri-level sync signals.
• Remote Control and Fiber Optic Support: Ethernet connection for remote control; optional SMPTE fiber optic modules for long-distance video/audio transmission.
• Robust Design: Rear brackets protect cables and connectors during portable or field use.
• Standards Conversion: Supports 1089 up, down, cross, and standards conversions for all formats up to 2160p60 in full 10-bit quality with patented algorithms for visually transparent results.

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 2x BNC (IN A and IN B) supporting 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A/B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching; IN B usable as second input or dual link for 4:2:2 3G/6G Ultra HD.
• SDI Video Input Loops: 2x BNC (IN A Loop, IN B Loop) reclocked, supporting all SDI formats.
• SDI Video Outputs: 2x BNC (OUT A and OUT B) with same format support; OUT B usable as dual link output.
• Quad SDI Video Outputs: 4x BNC for 3G-SDI Quad Link or Quad HD Split for Ultra HD at various frame rates; replicates outputs for other formats.
• HDMI Video Inputs and Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.0 type A input, 1x HDMI 2.0 loop input, 1x HDMI 2.0 output; supports YUV or RGB with auto or user selectable switching.
• Audio Inputs/Outputs: SDI audio supports 16 channels; HDMI audio supports 8 channels; analog audio inputs include 2x XLR (shared with AES/EBU) and 2x RCA stereo; AES/EBU digital audio inputs via 2x XLR (4 channels).
• Optical Fiber (Optional): SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket supporting video and audio inputs/outputs in all formats.
• Reference Input/Output: 1x BNC each for black burst or tri-level sync.
• Computer Interface: USB Type-C for software updates; RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet for remote control and configuration.

Standards and Compliance

• Supports SD video standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL.
• HD video standards: 720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080PsF and 1080i formats; 3G-SDI HD levels A and B.
• 2K DCI and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60.
• SDI compliance with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M.
• SDI metadata support including VITC/ATC, WSS, RP186, AFD, closed captioning (608/708).
• Audio sampling at 48kHz 24-bit HD, 20-bit SD; video sampling 4:2:2; color precision 10-bit; color space REC 601 and REC 709.
• HDMI color precision 4:2:2 10-bit.
• Dolby® AC-3 and E pass-through support.
• Note: HDMI input cannot capture from copy-protected sources.

Processing Capabilities

• Real-time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions.
• Noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction, and proc amp control.
• Low latency processing with 2 frame latency for select conversions.
• Real-time up, down, cross, and standards conversion for SD/HD/Ultra HD.
• Hardware-based real-time colorspace conversion.
• Still store captures video frames into non-volatile memory.
• Freeze frame temporarily holds live video frames.
• Test patterns including SMPTE 75% bars, convergence grid, multiburst, black with selectable audio tones and horizontal pattern motion.
• Output switching between input video, internal black, user still frame, or freeze frame with transition rates from 0 to 5 seconds and dissolve through black.

Software and Control

• Teranex Setup software included for Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Mac for configuration and control.
• Internal software upgrades via USB Type-C.
• Processor interface includes illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs, and LCD with onscreen menus.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

• Power supply: Built-in international AC with IEC C14 inlet, 100-240V, 50-60Hz.
• Typical power consumption: 42 watts.
• Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C.
• Storage temperature: -20° to 45° C.
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90%.

Included Items

• Teranex AV unit
• SD card with software and manual
• 2 bumper guards with 4x M4 screws

Warranty

12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.