Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter - Converts SDI video, audio and remote camera control connections into a single optical fiber cable, allowing you to position cameras up to 2 km away from the studio or outside broadcast truck

Converts SDI video, audio and remote camera control connections into a single optical fiber cable, allowing you to position cameras up to 2 km away from the studio or outside broadcast truck

With the Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter you can work with remote cameras up to 2 km away from your studio or outside broadcast truck using SMPTE fiber.

SDI video, audio, and remote camera control connections are converted into a single optical fiber cable. To provide extremely low latency broadcast quality, all video and data are transmitted using standard IP.

The Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter features 12G-SDI for an HD or Ultra HD camera feed and 3 independent HD return feeds, along with standard connections for camera control, PTZ, two dual channel talkback intercoms, tracker talkback, tally and a 5" LCD screen for monitoring camera and return feeds. Power for your remote cameras and accessories is also provided.

Main features

• Extends the connection and feeds rooms up to 2 km away via SMPTE fibre
• Converts SMPTE fibre into standard connections
• Ideal for cameras far from the switcher in live production
• Uses a standard IP link for low latency multi-channel video
• 5" display, SMPTE fibre, power supply with security system

Technical characteristics

Connections

• Optical fiber input: 1 x SMPTE hybrid fiber optic with SMPTE 304 connector  
• SDI video input: 3 x 12G SDI return feeds with program, camera control, Tally, Genlock and Intercom on return 1
• SDI video output: 2 x 12G SDI for Ultra HD up to 60p
• Talkback audio: SDI channels 15 and 16 for production, analogue IN and OUT supported via 25-pin connector for production and engineering Talkback support
• Balanced XLR audio outputs: 4 x camera analogue audio output
• Optical fiber outputs: 1 x optical I/O via 10 Gb-E (not currently active)
• Computer interface: 1 x USB-C connector

Standards

• HD Video standards:
  • 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60
  • 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
  • 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30
  • 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• Ultra HD video standards:
  • 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94 2160p 60
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B, 425M
• Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 24 bit A/D conversion
• Video sampling: 4:2:2  
• Color precision: 10 bit
• Color space: REC 709, REC 2020
• Multiple rate support: SDI switches between HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI

Software

• Software included, Camera Utility for firmware update

Operating systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10 and 11

Power requirements

• 100 - 240 V_AC input

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C  
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non‑condensing

Dimensions & weight

• Dimensions: 21,03 x 88,4 x 37,19 cm
• Weight: 2.8 kg

What's in the box

• Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download