Blackmagic Design Universal Videohub 72 Mainframe (BM-VHUBUV-72CH)

Blackmagic Universal Videohub 72 Mainframe (BM-VHUBUV-72CH)

The Blackmagic Design Universal Videohub 72 Mainframe is a customizable rack frame that lets you build your own 72 x 72 SDI size router. Only 5RU high and 6" deep, the Videohub 72 is designed to accept a mix of SDI interface, crosspoint, and power supply cards, as your application sees fit. Add up to 18 BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interfaces along with a single 72 x 72 crosspoint and power card. Other features include a removable fan tray, full auto standard detection, re-clocking, 3Gb/s SDI support, 72 x 72 deck control, and ethernet/serial control.

Universal Videohub lets you add SDI interface cards and crosspoints for a fully redundant design that keeps working 24/7.

With no electronic components on the router motherboard, every single part can be replaced simply by hot-plugging cards.

Cross-points are monitored constantly, and instantly change when a fault is detected!

Router control software included free for Windows and Mac OS X.

Firmware upgrade provided via included firmware updater application.
Redundant power supply options are available, as well as a GPI alarm for connecting external alarms.

Router connections preserved and restored instantly at power on independently of host computer.

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.

Universal Videohub 72 is a fully scalable 3G/HD/SD and deck control routing switcher. Add either regular copper SDI or optical fiber 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!

Build your own Videohub: A regular full Videohub should includes:

Universal Videohub 72 Mainframe
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 300W 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.