ATEM Talkback Converter 4K - 12G-SDI Talkback converter for up to 8 cameras

12G-SDI Talkback converter for up to 8 cameras

With ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, you can control up to 8 cameras for SDI Talkback using the embedded audio channels 15 and 16, just like on Blackmagic Studio cameras and ATEM Camera Converter.

It features BNC connections for each camera and an optical fiber socket for adding an SFP module to extend camera distances when needed. It supports 12G-SDI for all SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p 60. It includes push-to-talk buttons, support for all types of headphones, loop through for supporting more than 8 cameras, a built-in speaker, a front panel microphone input, and much more.

Main features

• Ideal for communicating with crews during live productions
• Connect to cameras using the embedded audio on channels 15 and 16
• Accepts program and camera feeds
• Optical port for an SFP module
• Push-to-talk buttons, connection for aviation headsets, built-in speaker

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI program inputs: 1 x 10-bit SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching program input from switcher, including tally information with 16 channel embedded audio
• SDI program outputs: 1 x 10-bit SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching program loop thru output connects to another
  ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
• Talkback audio: aviation headsets with 0.25" TRS headset connector and 0.206" TRS microphone connector. Front mounted balanced XLR microphone connector
• Analog audio: 1 x stereo RCA monitoring output
• SDI camera inputs: 8 x 10-bit SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching 16 channel embedded audio
• SDI camera outputs: 8 x 10-bit SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching 16 channel embedded audio
• SDI outputs: 8 x 10-bit SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching 16 channel embedded audio
• Optical fiber video inputs (optional): 8 x single mode SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching camera inputs with LC connector
• Optical fiber video outputs (optional): 8 x single mode SD / HD / Ultra HD 4K auto switching camera outputs with LC connector
• Optical fiber audio inputs: 8 x single mode camera audio inputs with LC connector. Channels 1 and 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 and 16 are intercom audio
• Optical fiber audio outputs: 8 x single mode camera audio outputs with LC connector. Channels 1 and 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 and 16 are intercom audio
• Computer interface: 1 x mini-B type USB connector for firmware updates 

Standards

• SD video standards: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 50 PAL 
• 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
• 2K video standards: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF 
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• 4K video standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p, 4K DCI 50p, 4K DCI 60p 
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M Level B, SMPTE 425M
• Audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz, 24 bit A/D conversion
• Video sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
• Color precision: 10 bit
• Color space: REC 601, REC 709
• Multiple rate support: SDI switches between SD, HD and Ultra HD 4K

Software

• Internal software upgrade: via included updater application

Operating systems

• Mac: macOS 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra or later
• Windows: Windows 8.1, Windows 10

Power requirements

• Power supply: 100 - 240 V_AC input with redundant 12 - 31 V_DC input
• Power usage: 60 W

Environmental specifications

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

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 48.2 x 4.4 x 16 cm
• Weight: 2.3 kg

What's included

• ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download