Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288

The Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288 is a powerful, flexible router designed for professional broadcast and post-production environments. It can handle many video signals, including SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, and 8K formats. The Videohub's advanced features include modular design and remote control capabilities for managing complex video workflows.

Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288 Key Features:

• Capable of handling the routing of a massive number of video signals
• Ideal for broadcast, post-production, and other professional video environments
• Compatible with a wide range of video signal formats, including SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, and 8K
• Features a modular design, enabling easy expansion of the routing matrix
• Supports Ethernet and RS-422 control interfaces for integration into existing systems
• The built-in video reference generator ensures an accurate video reference signal
• Ensures that all video signals being routed have a synchronised timing reference
• Automatically detects the signal format and re-clocks it to eliminate any timing errors
• Equipped with redundant power supplies for continuous use during power failure
• Offers advanced software control, allowing customisation of the routing options
• Uses multi-rate 12G-SDI connections for compatibility with professional video equipment
• The compact and space-saving design can fit easily into any professional video environment
• Provides real-time routing information using the front panel LCD
• Ensures that video signals continue to be routed without interruption in the event of any issues
• Enables easy and intuitive control of the routing matrix

Expanded Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288 Key Features:

Advanced Monitoring Capabilities

The Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288 offers advanced monitoring capabilities that allow users to quickly and easily monitor the status of their video signals. The built-in monitoring tools include waveform, vector scope displays, and audio level metres. This makes it easy to identify and troubleshoot any issues with the video signals being routed through the Videohub. This router is ideal for routing SDI and optical fibre connections with the ability to send and receive video signals over long distances. The vast routing options and monitoring capabilities make it ideal for large facilities, large-scale events, broadcast/post-production applications, and other professional video environments.

Ultra-High Definition Support

The Videohub 288 supports a wide range of ultra-high definition video formats, including SD, HD, 4:4:4, 2K, and 8K video signals. This makes it a future-proof solution that can handle the most demanding video workflows. It also supports high dynamic range (HDR) video signals, which allows for greater colour depth and contrast in the video content. Featuring a frame-based design, the router also integrates crosspoint and power redundancy, allowing you to expand using the same interface cards in a larger frame. It automatically detects the input signal and switches between different video formats. All outputs are re-clocked for a smooth video display.

Redundant Network Connections

In addition to redundant power supplies, the router also features redundant network connections. This ensures the unit can continue operating even if one network connection fails. The Videohub 288 automatically switches to the backup network connection, ensuring video signals are routed without interruption. This feature is essential in mission-critical video environments where downtime is not an option. It supports Ethernet and RS-422 control interfaces for looping to other control panels or computers, allowing you to daisy-chain dozens of control panels.

Modular Interface Cards

Each SDI and optical fibre SDI interface card features 4 inputs and 4 outputs, along with a breakout cable port for deck control. The interface cards support up to 16 channels of embedded SDI audio, so all the audio channels in your signal are routed with the video. It lets you hot-swap the cards while working on live applications without powering down the router.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Blackmagic Universal Videohub 288
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

What is the maximum distance that video signals can be routed?

The maximum distance that video signals can be routed through the Videohub 288 depends on the type of signal being routed and the type of cabling used. However, using fibre optic cabling, video signals can be routed over distances of up to 10 kilometres.

How many users can simultaneously control the Videohub 288?

It supports simultaneous users so that multiple operators can control the routing of video signals. However, the number of users that can control the Videohub 288 simultaneously may be limited by the available network bandwidth and the processing power of the controlling devices.

Can it be controlled remotely?

It can be controlled remotely using the included software or via a third-party control system using the available API. This allows users to control the routing of video signals from anywhere in the world.