The Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 is a top - notch solution for professional video production. It's incredibly versatile, allowing seamless connection of multiple camera systems. As a great companion to the ATEM Camera Converter, it can link up to four camera units via optical fiber, ensuring high - quality video transmission up to 28 miles. This makes it ideal for both live events and studio shoots. The converter boosts production capabilities with bi - directional video, tallying, and talkback features. It integrates program outputs from your ATEM switcher and distributes signals to connected camera converters. You can even cascade multiple units to expand your camera setup. It can also work as four independent SDI or fiber to HDMI converters, handling SDI to optical and optical to SDI conversions easily. With a built - in microphone input, speaker, and headphone jack, it supports great audio communication with talkback, volume control, and mute options. Tally signals in the SDI program stream ensure synchronized communication. Its compact 1RU design with rack mount ears fits easily into your studio. This converter is a reliable and high - quality tool for any video production environment. Key Features: 4 Bi - Directional Converters in 1RU Unit; Optical Fiber Signal Range of 28 Miles; Connects up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters; 4 x Fiber to SDI 10 - bit Converters; 4 x Switchable SD/HD - SDI Outputs; Camera Talkback with Select, Vol and Mute; Connect to ATEM Switchers/Converters; Supports SDI Switcher Tally Output; Send PGM Feed to Fiber Connected Cameras. Specifications: SDI Video Input includes 4 x 10 - bit SD/HD switchable camera inputs and 1 x 10 - bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher with tally info. SDI Video Output has 4 x 10 - bit SD/HD switchable camera outputs and 1 x 10 - bit SD/HD switchable program loop thru output. HDMI Video Output offers 4 x HDMI type A, SD/HD switchable camera outputs. Analog Audio has 1 x 3.5mm stereo connector for talkback microphone and 1 x 3.5mm stereo connector for stereo headphones. AES/EBU Audio Input has 1 x combined headphone input and 1 x combined microphone input. Optical Fiber Video Input has 4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector. Computer Interface is 1 x mini - B type USB 2.0 connector. Power Supply is a 12V supply with international socket adaptors. Package Contents: Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 and 12V Power Supply with International Socket Adaptors.
Using the Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 is easy. First, connect your cameras to the SDI or optical fiber inputs according to your setup. Then, connect the converter to your ATEM switcher using the appropriate connections. For audio, plug in your microphone and headphones to the corresponding ports. You can use the volume control and mute options as needed. When it comes to expanding your setup, you can cascade multiple units. Just follow the same connection process for each additional unit. As for maintenance, keep the converter in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to update the firmware, connect it to your computer using the USB port and follow the instructions in the Converter Utility software. Also, make sure to use the provided 12V power supply with the correct international socket adaptor for a stable power source.
