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  • SKU: TERANEXEXP12GDL

Blackmagic Design Teranex Express

$1,999.00
  • Vendor: Blackmagic Design
  • Product Type: Capture & Playback

Teranex Express is the world’s first real time SD, HD and Ultra HD broadcast up and down converter! Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex Express gives you the visually transparent, high-quality conversions that are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide!

You get an incredible 227 SD, HD and Ultra HD up down conversions in full 10-bit quality, complete with embedded audio, closed captions, timecode and more!

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SDI Video Input 1x BNC (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD and 6G Ultra HD auto switching . Usable as dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD.
SDI Video Input Loop 1x BNC (IN A Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6G Ultra HD auto switching.
SDI Video Output 1x BNC (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD.
Quad SDI Video Output SMPTE 435-1 - Quad HD Split (square division method) only.
Utilizes the two SDI outputs for quadrants A and B; reconfigures the two SDI Input Loop connectors as outputs for quadrants C and D.
Optical Fiber Video Input 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.
Optical Fiber Video Output 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Not available while operating in Dual Link or Quad Link output modes.
SDI Audio Input 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
SDI Audio Output SDI Audio Output
Optical Fiber Connection (optional) 1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket.
Optical Fiber Audio Input 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
Optical Fiber Audio Output 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
Dolby Support Built-In Dolby AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby E pass through except during video frame rate conversions.
Timecode Input Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
Timecode Output Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
Multi Rate Support SDI connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and UltraHD.
SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 2K SDI, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD.
Reference Input 1x BNC - Black Burst or Tri-level sync.
Computer Interface 1x USB 2.0 mini B port for software updates.
1x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet for remote control and configuration.
Processor Interface Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to use onscreen menus.
SD Format Support 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
1.5G-SDI HD Format Support 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
1080p29.97, 1080p30,
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25,
1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
3G-SDI HD Format Support 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 levels A and B
2K Format Support 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF
Ultra HD Format Support 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25
2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50,
2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M
SDI Metadata Support VITC/ATC support, SMPTE 12M
Video indexing support including WSS, RP186 and AFD, SMPTE 2016
Closed captioning support for conversions to and from 608 and 708, SMPTE 334M.
Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit
Video Sampling 4:2:2 SDI
Color Precision 10-bit
Color Space REC 601, REC 709
SDI Format Support 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K 2048 x 1080 and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 auto switching.
Aspect Ratio Conversion Real time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions.
Real Time Video Processing Includes noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction and proc amp control
Format Conversion Real time up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/UHD standards conversion.
Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time
Test Patterns SMPTE 75% Bars; full-field color bars 75%; convergence grid; multi-burst; black.
Software Control Teranex Setup software control application included free of charge for changing settings via Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac OS X.
Internal Software Upgrade Via USB 2.0 using the included Teranex Setup application
Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS Sierra or later. Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Physical Specifications 482mm x 44.2mm x 125mm, 1.45kg
Power Supply 1 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. IEC power cable required. 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 42 watts
Operating Temperature 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing
Warranty 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
*Specifications Correct at time of Publication
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