The Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini 12G IP Video Converter is a revolutionary device that elevates video conversion and routing. It can convert video to IP and route it over your existing ethernet network, or convert IP video back to SDI. This is a must - have for broadcast pros, live event producers, and AV specialists to simplify their video workflows. Using standard Blackmagic Videohub software and hardware control panels, it makes IP video configuration and switching over ethernet as easy as handling SDI signals. With 12G - SDI and the low - latency TICO codec, it can route HD via the built - in gigabit ethernet and support Ultra HD over 10G ethernet with an optional 10G SFP. It has a high - speed USB 2.0 interface and ethernet for firmware updates and IP settings, ensuring long - term reliability. It automatically detects and adjusts to various SDI formats like 720p, 1080p, 2K DCI, and 4K DCI. Key features include video - to - IP conversion, 12G - SDI and TICO codec, multi - standard support, automatic SDI detection, high - speed USB updates, flexible configuration options, SDI reclocking, easy - to - use software, an optional smart panel, and a 3 - year limited warranty. Specifications cover SDI inputs/outputs, ethernet options, video standards, software control, operating systems, power supply, and environmental conditions. The package includes the converter and an SD card with software and a manual.
Using the Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini 12G IP Video Converter is straightforward. First, connect it to your ethernet network and power it up using the IEC power cable or Power over Ethernet. You can then use the standard Blackmagic Videohub software or the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel to configure the device. When converting video, simply connect your SDI source to the input and select the appropriate output settings. The converter will automatically detect the video standard and adjust accordingly. As for maintenance, keep the device in a clean environment within the recommended operating temperature range of 0° to 40°C. Periodically check for firmware updates via the high - speed USB 2.0 interface or ethernet to ensure optimal performance. When storing the device, make sure the temperature is between - 20° to 60°C and the relative humidity is 0% to 90% non - condensing. Also, always follow the software control instructions provided by Blackmagic Design to avoid any configuration errors.
