Built with professional A/V installations and live events in mind, the BLACKMAGIC TERANEX AV : UP/DOWN CONVERTER enjoys 1089 up, down, cross, and standards conversions for formats ranging from NTSC and PAL to 2K and UHD 4K video. Regardless of conversion, all processing is done in real-time with minimal latency of approximately two frames. A bevy of input and output options are available for dealing with professional and consumer sources. SDI inputs accept SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI, while the HDMI input is v2.0 compliant. An optional fiber connection can be populated by a separately available SFP cage. Embedded audio is accepted as well as analog audio via XLR and RCA stereo inputs. Video outputs include SDI and HDMI as well as four extra SDI output for quad-link 4K output or four mirrored outputs. All conversions can be controlled via the comprehensive front panel buttons and menu navigation, or through Ethernet, if part of an installation.

Key Features

• Dual SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI I/O
• Quad-Link SDI Output
• HDMI 2.0 Input and Output
• Supports SD, HD, 2K, and UHD 4K
• Automatic Input Signal Detection
• Redundant SDI Input & Looped SDI Output
• 24-Bit, 48 kHz Audio
• XLR and RCA Audio Inputs
• Front-Panel Controls
• Software Control via RJ45 Ethernet

Real-Time Video Processing and Aspect Ratio Conversion

Includes noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction, and proc amp control. Real-time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions.

Format Conversion

Real-time color space conversion, up conversion, down conversion, cross conversion, and SD/HD/Ultra HD standards conversion.

Test Patterns

• SMPTE 75% bars
• Full-field 75% bars
• Convergence grid
• Multi-burst
• Black-burst

Output Switching

Output may be switched between the input video, internal black, user still frame or a freeze frame from the input video.