Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Teranex AV
Blackmagic Design
Teranex Express
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Blackmagic Teranex AV

Technical Specifications

Description

Teranex AV is designed for live events, professional AV installations, broadcast, and post-production — delivering legendary Teranex quality with powerful new features. It offers 1,089 up, down, cross, and standards conversions for formats up to 2160p60, powered by patented Teranex algorithms for unrivaled image quality. With ultra-low latency, you also get a still store for logos and graphics, live freeze frame, and the ability to generate reference signals. Professional 12G-SDI and quad SDI outputs can be used simultaneously, along with XLR and HiFi audio, HDMI in and out, plus loop connections. Built-in rear metal brackets protect cables and connectors for reliable operation in tight installation spaces. Teranex AV — live event conversion, perfected.

Price

1,865.00 USD

Additional information

connections-sdi-video-inputs

2x BNC (IN A, IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A/B, 6G & 12G Ultra HD auto switching. IN B usable for dual link.

connections-sdi-video-input-loops

2x BNC (IN A Loop, IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G, 6G & 12G Ultra HD auto switching.

connections-sdi-video-outputs

2x BNC (OUT A, OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A/B, 6G & 12G Ultra HD auto switching. OUT B usable for dual link.

connections-quad-sdi-video-outputs

4x BNC – 10-bit 3G-SDI Quad Link or Quad HD Split for Ultra HD p50/59.94/60; replicated outputs otherwise.

connections-hdmi-video-inputs

1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. YUV or RGB, auto switching.

connections-hdmi-video-loop-inputs

1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. Active Input loop.

connections-hdmi-video-outputs

1x HDMI 2.0 type A connector. YUV or RGB, user selectable.

connections-sdi-audio-inputs

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-sdi-audio-outputs

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-hdmi-audio-inputs

8 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-hdmi-audio-outputs

8 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-optical-fiber-connection

1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket (optional).

connections-optical-fiber-video-inputs

1x 10-bit SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.

connections-optical-fiber-video-outputs

1x 10-bit SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.

connections-optical-fiber-audio-inputs

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-optical-fiber-audio-outputs

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G, 2K, Ultra HD.

connections-analog-audio-inputs

2x XLR balanced (shared with AES/EBU), 2x RCA stereo unbalanced.

connections-aes-ebu-digital-audio-inputs

2x XLR (4 channels) professional 110Ω balanced (shared with analog inputs).

dolby-support

Dolby AC-3 passthrough all conversions, Dolby E passthrough (except frame rate conversions).

connections-timecode-inputs

Support for VITC/ATC. No LTC.

connections-timecode-outputs

Support for VITC/ATC. No LTC.

multi-rate-support

SDI switchable between SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD; 270 Mb/s SD, 1.5G HD-SDI, 3G, 6G, 12G.

connections-reference-input

1x BNC – Black Burst (SD) or Tri-level sync (HD).

connections-reference-output

1x BNC – Internal reference generator (blackburst/tri-level).

connections-computer-interface

1x USB-C for updates; 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet for remote control/config.

connections-processor-interface

Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs, LCD with onscreen menus.

standards-sd-video

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

standards-1-5g-sdi-hd-video

720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080i50/59.94/60

standards-3g-sdi-hd-video

1080p50/59.94/60 levels A/B

standards-2k-video

2K DCI 23.98p, 24p; 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 24PsF

standards-ultra-hd

2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M

audio-sampling

48kHz 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, Ultra HD 3840×2160 switchable.

hdmi-color-precision

4:2:2 10-bit

copy-protection

HDMI input cannot capture from protected sources.

processing-aspect-ratio-conversion

Real time variable/fixed aspect ratio conversions.

processing-real-time-video-processing

Noise reduction, cadence detection, scene cut detection, color correction, proc amp control.

processing-low-latency

Real time with 2 frame latency for select conversions.

processing-format-conversion

Real time up/down/cross conversion & SD/HD/Ultra HD standards conversion.

processing-colorspace-conversion

Hardware based real time.

processing-still-store

Capture or freeze a video frame to memory.

processing-freeze-frame

Temporarily freeze incoming video.

processing-test-patterns

SMPTE 75% Bars, full color bars, convergence grid, multiburst, black + selectable tones/motion.

processing-output-switching

Switch between input, internal black, user still, or freeze frame. Transition 0–5s, dissolve through black.

software-control

Teranex Setup app (Windows 8.1/10, Mac) free for settings.

internal-software-upgrade

Via USB-C with Teranex Setup app.

operating-systems

Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later; Windows 10 64-bit.

power-supply

Built-in international AC supply, IEC C14 inlet, 100–240V 50–60Hz

power-consumption

42 watts

environmental-operating-temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

environmental-storage-temperature

-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

environmental-humidity

0% to 90% non-condensing

whats-included

Teranex AV, Welcome wallet (QR code), 2x bumper guards with 4x M4 screws