The Blackmagic Design Professional Camera Fiber Converter is a remarkable device that allows you to extend and power your URSA Broadcast camera from up to 2 km away using industry - standard SMPTE fiber cables. This converter comes with common live camera controls, multiple channels of talkback, and standard television industry talkback headset connections. It features a compact IP video - based design with 1 Ultra HD camera feed and 3 HD return feeds. The technical specifications are top - notch. It has an optical fiber input with a 1x SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic and SMPTE 304 male connector. The SDI video input is 1x 12G SDI for the camera feed, and the outputs include 1x 12G SDI for the camera return feed and 3x 3G SDI for return SDI outputs. The talkback audio has 2x 5 - pin XLR for headsets with a three - way audio mixer per output and 1x tracker output. There are also 2x 3 - pin XLR inputs for analog audio (AES, Line or Mic) with phantom power available. The computer interface has a 1x USB - C connector. It supports a wide range of HD and Ultra HD video standards, complies with multiple SDI standards, and offers a television - standard audio sampling rate of 48Khz with 24 - bit A/D conversion. The video sampling is 4:2:2, with 10 - bit color precision and REC 709, REC 2020 color spaces. The SDI can switch between HD, 3G - SDI, 6G - SDI, and 12G - SDI. Included software is the Camera Utility for firmware update, and it's compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra or later, and Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. The environmental specifications state an operating temperature of 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F), storage temperature of - 20° to 45° C (- 4° to 113° F), and relative humidity of 0% to 90% non - condensing. What's in the box? You'll get the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter, a mounting bracket and screws for URSA Mini and URSA Broadcast cameras, 3 short 12G SDI cables for SDI in and out connections, and an SD card with software and a manual.
Using the Blackmagic Design Professional Camera Fiber Converter is quite straightforward. First, connect the optical fiber cable to the SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic input on the converter using the SMPTE 304 male connector. Then, link the 12G SDI cable from your URSA Broadcast camera to the SDI video input. For the return feeds, connect the appropriate SDI cables to the corresponding outputs. If you want to use the talkback feature, plug your headset into the 5 - pin XLR ports. When it comes to the analog audio, connect your audio source to the 3 - pin XLR inputs. Remember, you can use phantom power if needed. To access the computer interface, use the USB - C connector and install the included Camera Utility for firmware updates. Make sure your computer is running a compatible operating system like Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra or later, or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. As for maintenance, keep the converter in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. The operating temperature should be between 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F), and the storage temperature should range from - 20° to 45° C (- 4° to 113° F). The relative humidity should be 0% to 90% non - condensing. Regularly check the cable connections to ensure they are secure. If you need to clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. Don't use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they may damage the converter.
