Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G

Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G converts in 2 directions at the same time! It converts 8 independent channels of 12G-SDI to SMPTE-2110, while simultaneously converting a separate set of 8 channels of SMPTE-2110 back to 12G-SDI. That's 16 channels of conversion in a single rack unit! The SMPTE-2110 connections use two 100G Ethernet ports for full SMPTE-2022-7 redundancy. There is also a separate NMOS control Ethernet port and dual redundant AC power supplies for reliable broadcast operation.

Official Technical Details

Connections

• 100G 2110 IP Networks: 2 x 100G QSFP28 connections. Supports ST 2022-7 redundant delivery of IP streams over two 2110 networks.
• Senders and Receivers per 100G Pair: 8 x Ultra HD or HD.
• 1G Control Network: 1 x 1G RJ45 for NMOS control, configuration and firmware updates.
• SDI Video Inputs: 8
• SDI Video Outputs: 8
• SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Ch embedded audio on SDI inputs.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Ch embedded audio on SDI outputs.
• SMPTE ST 2110 IP Audio Inputs: 16 Ch embedded audio on each 2110 IP video stream over 100G Ethernet.
• SMPTE ST 2110 IP Audio Outputs: 16 Ch embedded audio on each 2110 IP video stream over 100G Ethernet.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack.
• Power: 2 x IEC C14 power inputs.

Video Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SMPTE Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2022-7, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1, SMPTE 2082‑10, SMPTE 2084, SMPTE 2108‑1, SMPTE ST2110‑20, SMPTE ST2110‑21, SMPTE ST2110‑30, SMPTE ST2110‑40.
• SDI Color Precision: 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV
• Color Space: Rec. 790, Rec. 2020.
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects HD and Ultra HD. Level A and B is automatically detected on 3G-SDI input and user selectable on 3G‑SDI output.

IP Video Compliance

• SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video): IGMP v2
• SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping): Sender: Narrow Receiver: Narrow, Wide Synchronous, Asynchronous
• SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM): Audio Conformance level: Level C
• SMPTE 2110-40 (Ancillary Data): Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream. Includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata.
• Codec: Blackmagic IP10 codec optional for 2160p59.94 and 2160p60 as 2110 IP video.
• Precision Time Protocol: IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2) ST 2059-1 ST 2059-2
• NMOS IS-04 Discovery and Registration: v1.3.2 Peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD
• NMOS IS-05 Connection Management: v1.1.2
• NMOS BCP-002-01: Natural Grouping
• NMOS BCP-004-01: Receiver capabilities

Audio

• Audio: Front panel audio monitor speaker with speaker control button, plus 6.35 mm headphone socket.

Displays

• Display: Built in 2.2 inch LCD for monitoring video, audio, video standard and timecode plus menu settings. Use search dial to scrub between all available inputs and monitor on front panel.

Control

• Built in Control Panel: 2.2 inch color display, 3 button control panel and spin knob for source and destination setup and menu settings.
• External Control: RJ-45 Ethernet and USB-C.

Operating Systems

• Mac 15.0 Sequoia, Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
• Windows 11

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 2 x 100 ‑ 240V AC 50/60Hz internal power supplies.
• Power Inputs: 2 x IEC C14 sockets.
• Power Usage: TBC

Physical Installation

• 1 rack unit.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G
• 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