Blackmagic Design Teranex AV Standards Converter
TERANEXEXPAV12GQL Teranex AV is specifically designed with new features for live events and professional AV installations, as well as broadcast and post production workflows. You get 1,089 up, down, cross and standards conversions for all formats up to 2160p60, along with Teranex’s patented algorithms and legendary image quality. Teranex AV offers low latency, and features a still store for adding logos and graphics, a live freeze frame and can generate a reference signal. You get professional 12G-SDI and quad SDI connections which can be used simultaneously, consumer HiFi, XLR audio, HDMI in, loop and outputs, and more! There are even metal brackets at the rear to prevent cables and connections from getting damaged when installed in tight locations! Connections SDI Video Inputs 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 levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as 2nd input or for dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD SDI Video Input L oops 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, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. SDI Video Outputs 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, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD. Quad SDI Video Outputs 4x BNC (Channels A, B, C, D) - 10-bit 3G-SDI Quad Link or Quad HD Split for Ultra HD p50/59.94/60; 10-bit 1.5G-SDI Quad HD Split for Ultra HD p23/24/25/29/30. For other output formats, these connectors will supply four replicated SDI outputs. HDMI Video Inputs 1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. YUV or RGB, auto switching. HDMI Video Loop Inputs 1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. Active Input loop. HDMI Video Outputs 1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. YUV or RGB, user selectable. SDI Audio Inputs 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. SDI Audio Outputs 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. HDMI Audio Inputs 8 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. HDMI Audio Outputs 8 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. Optical Fiber Connection (optional) 1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket. Optical Fiber Video Inputs 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Optical Fiber Video Outputs 1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Optical Fiber Audio Inputs 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. Optical Fiber Audio Outputs 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD. Analog Audio Inputs 2x XLR - 2 channels professional balanced analog audio (XLRs are shared with AES/EBU inputs) . 2x RCA - stereo unbalanced analog audio on RCA connectors for consumer equipment. AES/EBU Digital Audio Inputs 2x XLR - 2 pairs (4 channels) professional 110Ω balanced digital audio (XLRs are shared with analog inputs) Dolby® Support Built In Dolby® AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby® E pass through except during video frame rate conversions. Timecode Inputs Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC. Timecode Outputs Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC. Multi Rate Support SDI connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and Ultra HD. 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 in SD or Tri-level sync in HD. Reference Output 1x BNC - Internal reference generator providing blackburst or tri-level sync output at the current output frame rate. Computer Interface 1 x USB type C port for software updates. 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet for remote control and configuration. Processor Interface Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to use onscreen menus. Standards SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL 1.5G-SDI HD Video Standards 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 Video Standards 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 levels A and B 2K Video Standards 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF Ultra HD Video Standards 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 HD, 20‑bit SD. Video Sampling 4:2:2 Color Precision 10-bit Color Space REC 601, REC 709 SDI Video Standards 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K DCI and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 switchable. HDMI Color Precision 4:2:2 10‑bit Copy Protection HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. Conversions Processing 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 Low Latency Processing Real time processing with 2 frame latency, available for select format conversions. Format Conversion Real time up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/Ultra HD standards conversion. Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time Still Store Capture a video frame into non-volatile memory from the current input signal or freeze frame buffer. Freeze Frame Temporarily freeze incoming live video. Test Patterns SMPTE 75% Bars; full field color bars 75%; convergence grid; multiburst ; black with selectable audio tones and selectable horizontal pattern motion. Output Switching Output may be switched between the input video, internal black, user still frame or a freeze frame from the input video. The transition rate between output choices has a range of 0 to 5 seconds. A transition forces a dissolve through black. Software Software Control Teranex Setup software control application included free of charge for changing settings via Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac. Internal Software Upgrade Via USB type C using the included Teranex Setup application. Operating Systems Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. Physical Specifications Power Requirements 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 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Storage Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non‑condensing What's Included Teranex AV Welcome wallet with QR code for software download 2 x Bumper guards with 4x M4 screws Warranty 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.