Blackmagic Design Teranex Express
Teranex Standards Converters
Mandated by broadcasters everywhere, Teranex is the
world’s most trusted name in standards converters!
Teranex converters are the ultimate SD, HD and Ultra HD standards converters, and give you the quality and speed mandated by broadcasters worldwide. You can choose from models that give you up to a massive 1089 conversions, a wide range of broadcast connections, low latency processing, HDMI loop through and more! You get up, down, cross and standards conversions between virtually all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and frame rates, including 3:2 cadence removal and insertion! Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex converters give you visually transparent, high quality conversions in full 10-bit quality, complete with audio, closed captions, timecode and more!
Convert Anything to Anything
More real time conversions so you’ll be ready for anything!
Whether you’re out in the field or in the studio, you never know what kind of video format you’re going to get or which video format you’re going to have to provide. Teranex converters give you so many realtime conversions that you’ll be ready for anything at anytime! Convert incoming feeds from overseas, use them in front of older broadcast decks to ensure they always receive the correct signal, or carry them in broadcast trucks so you’ll be ready to work with anything that comes your way! With Teranex converters you can even convert SD to HD or Ultra HD in real time and then display it on massive outdoor LEDs or digital signs at live concerts or sporting events!
1089 Conversions
More SD, HD and Ultra HD up, down and standards conversions!
Teranex Express and Teranex AV can perform 1089 different conversions between SD, HD, and Ultra HD in real time with visually transparent results that are so good you won’t be able to see a difference from the original! The incredible power of Teranex processing includes up and down conversions, cross conversions and standards conversions with cadence detection, removal and insertion, optical quality scaling, and more. Conversions retain timecode, ancillary data including closed captioning, 16 channels of audio with support for remapping and up to 1 second delay, and perfect frame synchronization so your video is immediately ready for editing or broadcast.
Advanced HDMI Processing
Convert HDMI to SDI without additional hardware!
With Teranex AV you also get HDMI input, loop through and outputs for the ultimate in flexibility at live events! That means you can do HDMI to SDI conversions without needing external adapters or conversion equipment! Regardless of your input format, you can loop out via HDMI to send the signal to a big screen projector while simultaneously converting and sending the signal to downstream equipment likes decks and monitors. You can even take the audio from AES, analog and RCA HiFi inputs and embed it into both HDMI and SDI during the conversion process!
Teranex Express
Technical Specifications
Description
Teranex Express is the world’s first real time SD, HD and Ultra HD broadcast standards converter! Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex Express gives you the visually transparent, high-quality conversions that are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide! You get an incredible 1089 SD, HD and Ultra HD up, down and standards conversions in full 10-bit quality! You also get amazing processing with high quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, automatic cadence detection, removal and correction even with edited content, adjustable scaling and aspect ratio conversion, all with full timecode and multi-channel audio conversion.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1x BNC (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD.
SDI Video Input Loops
1x BNC (IN A Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6G Ultra HD auto switching.
SDI Video Outputs
1x BNC (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.
1x BNC (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD.
Quad SDI Video Outputs
SMPTE 435-1 - Quad HD Split (square division method) only. Utilizes SDI Out A for quadrant A, SDI Out B for quadrant B; reconfigures SDI In A Loop for quadrant C, SDI In B Loop for quadrant D.
Optical Fiber Video Inputs
1x 10bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.
Optical Fiber Video Outputs
1x 10bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Not available while operating in Dual Link or Quad Link output modes.
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
Optical Fiber Connection (optional)
1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket.
Optical Fiber Audio Inputs
16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
Optical Fiber Audio Outputs
16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
Dolby® Support Built In
Dolby® AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby® E pass through except during video frame rate conversions.
Timecode Inputs
Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
Timecode Outputs
Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
Multi Rate Support
SDI connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and UltraHD. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 2K SDI, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD.
Reference Input
1x BNC - Black Burst or Tri-level sync.
Computer Interface
1x USB 2.0 mini B port for software updates.
1x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet for remote control and configuration.
Processor Interface
Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to use onscreen menus.
Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
1.5G-SDI HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30,
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
3G-SDI HD Video Standards
1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 levels A and B
2K Video Standards
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M
SDI Metadata Support
VITC/ATC support, SMPTE 12M. Video indexing support including WSS, RP186 and AFD, SMPTE 2016. Closed captioning support for conversions to and from 608 and 708, SMPTE 334M.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit
Video Sampling
4:2:2 SDI
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
SDI Video Standards
525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K 2048 x 1080 and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 auto switching.
Conversions
Processing
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Real time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions.
Real Time Video Processing
Includes noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction and proc amp control
Format Conversion
Real time up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/UHD standards conversion.
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time
Test Patterns
SMPTE 75% Bars; full field color bars 75%; convergence grid; multiburst ; black.
Software
Software Control
Teranex Setup software control application included free of charge for changing settings via Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac.
Internal Software Upgrade
Via USB Type-B 2.0 using the included Teranex Setup application
Operating Systems
Mac 10.11 El Capitan,
Mac 10.12 Sierra or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Physical Specifications
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. IEC power cable required. 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Typical Power Consumption
42 watts
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
Teranex Express
SD card with software and manual
2x Bumper guards with 4x M4 screws
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty