Blackmagic Videohub 80x80 12G - 80 x 80 zero latency 12G-SDI video matrix / router

80 x 80 zero latency 12G-SDI video matrix / router

Videohub 80x80 12G is the largest model in the family of 12G-SDI video matrices produced by Blackmagic Design. This zero latency matrix makes it easy to connect all your broadcast studio equipment without complicated cabling as it allows you to connect and distribute any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD signals up to 2160 @ 60 simultaneously, meaning your monitors can see any source in the studio, making it ideal for broadcast and live production, where racks don't have room for additional hardware panels.

The front panel in standard 19" 2U rack format is inserted in a frame that brings the total height to 4U rack, necessary to accommodate on the back all the numerous BNC connectors with which the matrix is equipped, 80 inputs and 80 outputs 12G- Multi-rate SDI. Videohub includes reclocking on each input to regenerate the video signal to ensure maximum quality and optimized jitter to be able to work with longer cables without risk of signal interruptions. The SDI standard also integrates up to 32 audio channels into the SDI video signal.

On the front there is a full HD LCD display to view the labels and the live video before routing it, with the label under the video itself easily identifying the corresponding input, thus allowing you to scroll the list of sources forwards and backwards in alphabetical order and view the video even in case of different standards. The display has also menus (in 13 languages) so that customers can change router settings. Next to it, we then find the quick selection buttons and a large knob with electronic clutch to navigate between video sources. Thanks to the Ethernet port, the matrix can also be controlled remotely via Videohub Software Control with a variety of hardware devices (Mac, Windows, and iPad) or via software control panels.
This 10-bit color depth video matrix switcher is also equipped with many other additional features to improve your workflow and upgrade your practice.

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 80
• SDI video outputs: 80
• Video input re-sync: none
• SDI reclocking: on all SDI outputs
• SDI rates: DVB-ASI, 270 Mb, 1.5 G, 3 G, 6 G, 12 G
• Reference inputs: Tri-Sync or Black Burst
• Ethernet: supports 10/100/1000 BASE T
• Reference outputs: reference terminating loop output
• Computer interface: USB-C

Standards

• SD video standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD video standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 | 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | 1080PsF23,98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• 2K video standards: 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI | 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K video standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B | SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10, ITU R BT.656 and ITU R BT.601
• SDI color precision: 10, 12 bit RGB 4:4:4 in all HD and 2K modes, Ultra HD modes up to 2160p30 and 4K modes up to 4Kp30 DCI. 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
• SDI audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
• SDI video sampling: YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4
• SDI color space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
• SDI metadata support: video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M
• SDI auto switching: automatically selects between 270Mb SD SDI, 1.5G HD SDI, 3G level A and level B HD SDI, 6G HD SDI, 12G SDI and DVB ASI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard

Control

• External control panel: includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol
• Built in control panel: 24 buttons for local control of Videohub with 3 buttons and search dial for menu control. 5” color display
• Control panel connection: Ethernet

Software

• Software control: router control included free for Windows and Mac
• Internal software upgrade: via included updater application

Operating systems

• Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11
• Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later

Display

• Display: built in 5” LCD for video and menu settings

Power requirements

• Power supply: 2 x internal 100 – 240 V_AC 50/60 Hz. IEC power cables required
• Power fail protection: crosspoint connections preserved and restored instantly at power on
• Power usage: 92 W max.

Physical installation

• 4 rack units height

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 ° to 40 °C (32 ° to 104 °F)
• Storage temperature: -20 ° to 60 °C (-4 ° to 140 °F)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing