Blackmagic Videohub 80×80 12G

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  • 2024

  • Product
    Commercial and Industrial

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Blackmagic Design

Designed In:

Australia

Blackmagic Videohub 80×80 12G is a massive, zero latency video router supporting any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD inputs simultaneously. Designed specifically for large-scale productions like news, sporting events and concerts it costs $9,995 and offers an affordable means of routing up to 80 professional video feeds simultaneously.


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  • Create a video router capable of handling truly large scale broadcasts, while maintaining affordability for independent broadcasters. •Enable simultaneously routing of up to 80 SDI inputs and outputs, in a variety of professional video standards. •Minimise the degradation of video signals and associated mess common to long cables used in large-scale productions. •Develop a consistent, refined aesthetic that reflects the sophisticated technology within. •Optimise the form factor to fit into a standard 19” equipment rack. •Ensure immediate, ‘at-a-glance’ recognition of system status, even in darkened, back room environments. •Provide quick access to core features and direct monitoring of program feeds.

  • With a minimal design and a control panel pared back to allow critical information to be relayed clearly and unambiguously, Blackmagic Videohub 80x80 is an affordable yet powerful solution for the high-speed routing of a range of video standards. Suitable for stadium-scale events, up to 80 pieces of SDI equipment can be connected directly to the router regardless of location. Connections are performed electronically, eliminating complicated system diagrams and related cable mess.

  • Empowering creative people and organisations with affordable, professional video technology remains the central ethos of Blackmagic Design. Affordable and Future-proof Videohub 80x80 12G costs a fraction of similar routing systems. It is a sound, future-proof investment that arms broadcasters for the impending wave of Ultra-HD live content, while allowing them to facilitate high-volume SD, and HD workflows now. Approachable usability The hierarchical layout is familiar to both experienced operators and new users. Industry standard, back-lit switcher buttons inspire confidence and minimise user-error in mission critical situations.

  • In an industry first, unique built-in front control panel enables users to route video directly, fitting into industry standard live production racks that don’t have the space for extra hardware panels. It features a bespoke search dial for browsing, direct entry buttons for speed and an LCD for displaying labels and a live video feed. Search Dial Featuring an electronic clutch that responds to the Videohubs GUI, the bespoke search dial is precision CNC machined aluminium, with multiple high performance bearings. When scrolling labels in alphabetical order the clutch engages to stop users at the end of a list. The dial’s generous depth and comfortable soft-touch grip ensure pinpoint control. Shortcut Buttons Allow direct entry of sources and destinations. They can also be used with the numeric keys. In Button Switches the panel over so the spin knob and shortcut buttons select from the list of input video sources. By rolling the spin knob, users can see every input. LCD for Labels and Video The vibrant LCD has large and easy to read labels that show the connection between inputs and outputs. Plus the LCD features live video so users can scroll sources based on the content of the input.