Blackmagic Design
Teranex Express
Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Teranex AV
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Teranex Express

Technical Specifications

Description

Teranex Express is the world’s first real-time broadcast standards converter for SD, HD, and Ultra HD. With advanced patented algorithms, it delivers the visually transparent, high-quality conversions trusted by leading broadcasters and studios worldwide. You get an incredible 1,089 up, down, and cross conversions in full 10-bit quality. Teranex Express also features advanced processing, including high-quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, automatic cadence detection and correction, adjustable scaling, aspect ratio conversion, full timecode, and multi-channel audio support. Teranex Express — real-time standards conversion, without compromise.

Price

1,535.00 USD

Additional information

connections-sdi-video-inputs

1x BNC (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD A/B, 6G, 12G UHD auto switching; 1x BNC (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G UHD auto switching (dual link capable).

connections-sdi-video-input-loops

1x BNC (IN A Loop) – Reclocked; 1x BNC (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G UHD.

connections-sdi-video-outputs

1x BNC (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD A/B, 6G, 12G UHD auto switching; 1x BNC (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD A/B, 6G UHD (dual link capable).

connections-quad-sdi-video-outputs

SMPTE 435-1 Quad HD Split (square division), SDI Out A quadrant A, SDI Out B quadrant B, SDI In A Loop quadrant C, SDI In B Loop quadrant D.

connections-optical-fiber-video-inputs

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

connections-optical-fiber-video-outputs

1x 10-bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, UHD auto switching (not available in Dual/Quad Link).

connections-sdi-audio

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, UHD (in/out).

connections-optical-fiber-audio

16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, UHD (in/out).

connections-dolby-support

Dolby AC-3 pass through; Dolby E pass through except during frame rate conversions.

connections-timecode

Inputs/Outputs: VITC/ATC only, no LTC support.

connections-multi-rate-support

Switchable SD, HD, UHD; 270Mb/s SDI, 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI, 2K SDI, 3G HD, 6G, 12G UHD.

connections-reference

Input: 1x BNC Black Burst/Tri-level; no reference output.

connections-computer-interface

USB 2.0 mini B (software updates), RJ45 Ethernet (remote control/config).

connections-processor-interface

Pushbuttons, LEDs, LCD with onscreen menus.

video-standards-sd

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

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

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

video-standards-hd-3g-sdi

1080p50/59.94/60 levels A and B

video-standards-2k

2K DCI 23.98p/24p, 2K PsF23.98/24

video-standards-uhd

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

compliance

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

audio-sampling

48kHz 24-bit HD, 20-bit SD

video-sampling

4:2:2 SDI

color-precision

10-bit

color-space

REC 601, REC 709

processing-aspect-ratio-conversion

Real time variable/fixed aspect ratio.

processing-video

Noise reduction, cadence detect/removal, scene cut detect, color correction, proc amp control.

processing-format-conversion

Real time up/down/cross conversion, SD/HD/UHD standards conversion.

processing-colorspace-conversion

Hardware real time

processing-test-patterns

SMPTE 75% bars, color bars 75%, convergence grid, multiburst, black.

software-control

Teranex Setup app for Windows/Mac (included).

internal-software-upgrade

USB Type-B 2.0 via Teranex Setup app.

operating-systems

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

physical-installation

1RU size, <5 inches deep.

power-supply

Built-in international AC, IEC C14, 100-240V, 50-60Hz.

power-consumption

42W typical.

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 Express, welcome wallet with QR code, 2x bumper guards with 4x M4 screws