Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

The Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter lets you extend and power your URSA Broadcast from up to 2 km away using industry standard SMPTE fiber cables. It also includes common live camera controls with multiple channels of talkback and standard television industry talkback headset connections. The Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter features 1 Ultra HD camera feed, plus 3 HD return feeds in a compact IP video based design.

Official Technical Details

Connections

• Optical Fiber Input: 1x SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic with SMPTE 304 connector (Male).
• SDI Video Input: 1x 12G SDI for Camera feed.
• SDI Video Output: 1x 3G SDI for Camera return feed, 3x 3G SDI for Return SDI Outputs.
• Talkback Audio: 2x 5-pin XLR for headset with three way audio mixer per output, 1x Tracker output.
• Analog Audio: 2x 3-pin XLR Inputs for AES, Line or Mic input. Phantom Power available.
• Computer Interface: 1x USB-C connector.

Standards

• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B, 425M.
• Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48Khz, 24 bit A/D conversion.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2
• Color Precision: 10-bit
• Color Space: REC 709, REC 2020.
• Multiple Rate Support: SDI switches between HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G‑SDI.

Software

• Software Included: Camera Utility for firmware update.

Operating Systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
• Windows 10 and 11.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter
• Mounting Bracket and screws for attaching to URSA Mini and URSA Broadcast cameras
• 3x Short 12G SDI cables for SDI In and Out connectiong to URSA Mini and URSA Broadcast
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

• 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Download Manual
• Official Product Page