Video router CleanSwitch 12x12 6G-SDI - Blackmagic Design BLM-VHUBSMTCS6G1212

Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12 is a compact 6G-SDI router with built-in resynchers on all inputs that allows clean switching between all video sources of the same standard. It can also be used as 12 resynchers for automatic synchronization of SDI feeds. It supports 12 inputs and 12 outputs in virtually all SD, HD, and Ultra HD video formats, supports multiple formats on the same router simultaneously, and cleanly switches between multiple formats that match the target frame rate when switching between the same video standard. It includes front-panel buttons and rotary encoders, a sleek machined metal front panel with an LCD for routing visualization and video monitoring, and remote Ethernet control. Main features Multi-format 6G-SDI router Frame re-synchronization on every input Instant and precise switching between any format Front-panel display for monitoring video sources before routing 6G-SDI for SD, HD, and Ultra HD up to 2160p 30

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 12 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI
• SDI video outputs: 12 x 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 6G-SDI
• SDI rates: 3
• Video input re-sync: on all 12 inputs for clean switch
• SDI reclocking: on all SDI outputs
• Reference inputs: tri-sync or black burst
• Control panel connection: Ethernet
• Serial control connection: RJ-6 RS-422
• Multi rate support: auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI. Simultaneous routing of 4K, HD and SD video
• Updates: USB
• Fron panel router control: 12 buttons for local control of Videohub. 6 buttons and scroll wheel for control of LCD display or RJ45 Ethernet
• Router configuration: via front panel LCD or RJ45 Ethernet
• RS-422 router control: 1 x input for controlling router crosspoint switching

Standards

• SD video standards: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 50 PAL
• HD video standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• 2K video standards: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98 PsF, 2K DCI 24 PsF, 2K DCI 25 PsF
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p2 9.97, 2160p 30
• 4K video standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B – SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
• SDI audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
• SDI video sampling: YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4
• SDI color precision: 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 
• SDI color space: YUV or RGB  
• SDI auto switching: Automatically selects between SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 6G-SDI on each input 
• SDI metadata support: video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M

Control

• Built in control panel: 12 buttons for local control of Videohub with 6 buttons and scroll wheel for menu control. 2.2" color display
• External control panel: includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control and Blackmagic Master Control hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol

Software

• Software control: router control included free for Windows and Mac
• Internal software upgrade: via included updater application

Operating systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows 10, 64-bit, Windows 11

Display

• Displays: built in LCD for video and menu settings

Power requirements

• Power supply: IEC power cable required. 100 - 240 V_AC input
• Power fail protection: router connections preserved and restored instantly at power on

Physical installation

• 1 rack unit height. Less than 6" deep.

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: –20 to 60 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 48.2 x 4.4 x 16 cm
• Weight: 1.88 kg

What's in the box

• Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download