Blackmagic Design Introduces New Blackmagic SDI Expander 8X12G
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New bidirectional converter delivers 16 channels of 12G-SDI and SMPTE-2110 conversion via a single 100G Ethernet connection.
On show at the Blackmagic Design NAB 2026 booth, the SDI Expander 8x12G converts in two 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; up to 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.
Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G features include:
- Connect 12G-SDI gear to 100G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP systems.
- Supports 8 bi-directional connections and SMPTE-2022-7 redundancy.
- 8 x 12G-SDI inputs and 8 x 12G-SDI outputs in a single 1RU design.
- Redundant 100G Ethernet for full SMPTE-2022-7 compliance.
- SDI connections switch between SD, HD, and Ultra HD.
- Includes dedicated NMOS connection for routing IP sources.
- Front panel LCD for monitoring of video inputs and outputs.
- Front panel speaker and headphone for audio monitoring.
- Dual redundant AC power supplies for broadcast reliability.
- Localized for 13 popular languages allowing international use.
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