Blackmagic Videohub Mini 8x4 12G

Blackmagic Videohub Mini 8x4 12G is a compact zero latency video router that supports any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD on the router at the same time. It has 8 12G-SDI inputs and 4 12G-SDI outputs plus reference connections for locking clean switch outputs in a compact 2/3 rack width size. The front panel control panel lets you quickly route a video connection and even includes an emergency 12G-SDI connection for patching in external gear and USB-C webcam video out. It also features SDI re-clocking, external Ethernet control and supports all SDI video standards up to 2160p60.

Official Technical Details

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 8 Front panel input overrides rear input 8
• SDI Video Outputs: 4 Front panel output mirrors rear output 4
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Video Input Re-Sync: On all 8 inputs for clean switch.
• SDI Reclocking: On all SDI outputs.
• Reference Inputs: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Reference Outputs: Reference terminating loop output.
• Webcam Output: USB‑C
• Ethernet: Supports 10/100/1000 BASE‑T.
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 for webcam out, software updates and Videohub Setup Utility connection.

Standards

• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• 2K Video Standards: 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601
• SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24‑bit.
• SDI Video Sampling: YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4
• SDI Color Precision: 10, 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 in all HD and 2K modes, Ultra HD modes up to 2160p30 and 4K modes up to 4Kp30 DCI. 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
• SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically selects between 270Mb SD‑SDI, 1.5G HD‑SDI, 3G level A and level B HD-SDI, 6G HD‑SDI and 12G‑SDI on each input so that each input can be running a different television standard.
• SDI Metadata Support: Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M.

Control

• Built in Control Panel: 12 x buttons
• External Control Panel: Includes Blackmagic Videohub software control panel for Mac and Windows. Supports Blackmagic Smart Control Pro and Blackmagic Master Control Pro hardware panels. Includes Blackmagic Videohub SDK and Ethernet Videohub Control Protocol.
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet

Software

• Software Control: Router control included free for Windows™ and Mac™.
• Internal Software Upgrade: Via included updater application.

Operating Systems

• Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.
• Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz. IEC power cable required. 1 x 12V DC input with reverse polarity protection.
• Power Usage: 23W max.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic Videohub Mini 8x4 12G
• 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