Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G

New powerful 8 channel converter supports converting between all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards via 100G Ethernet with full redundancy.

Blackmagic Design’s UpDownCross 100G is a powerful new standards converter that lets customers simultaneously convert up to 8 separate channels of SD, HD and Ultra HD video to any other standard. The new converter has redundant 100G Ethernet for full SMPTE 2022-7 compliance and a dedicated NMOS control port. Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G will be available in June from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G features:

  • Features 8 channels of Up, Down and Cross conversion.
  • Connects using high speed 100G Ethernet for SMPTE-2110.
  • Supports SD, HD and Ultra HD television standards up to 2160p60.
  • 2 x 100G Ethernet ports to support full SMPTE-2022-7 redundancy.
  • 8 independent channels of simultaneous standards conversion.
  • 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.

The Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2026 booth.

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