Blackmagicdesign Videohub User Manual

6
Getting Started with Videohub Routers
Choosing a Videohub Router
Check this table for an overview of each Videohub's capabilities to help you decide which model you
will need. You can plan how to set it up so there are no nasty surprises. For example, it will tell you how
many connections your Videohub has, how much rack space will be required and which connection
options are available for controlling your Videohub.
Universal Videohub 72
Universal Videohub 288
Videohub Router
SDI
Inputs
SDI
Outputs
Optical
IN/
OUT
RS-422 Deck
Control
Ports
Software Control
Maximum
Rack Units
Required
Ethernet USB
RS-
422
Universal
Videohub 288
288 288 √ 288 √ √ 25
Universal
Videohub 72
72 72 √ 72 √ √ 9
Broadcast
Videohub
72 144 72 √ 8
Studio Videohub 16 32 16 √ 2
Compact
Videohub
40 40 √ √ √ 2
Smart Videohub
40x40
Features pushbuttons
and LCD for local control
40 40 √ √ 2
Smart Videohub
20x20
Features pushbuttons
and LCD for local control
20 20 √ √ 1
Micro Videohub 16 16 √ √ √ 1
Smart Videohub
Features 32 pushbuttons
for local control
16 16 √ √ √ 1
Smart Videohub
12x12
Features push buttons
and LCD for local control
12 12 √ √ 1

Blackmagicdesign Videohub Specifications

General

Video Input	SDI
Video Output	SDI
Serial Router Control	RS-422
Ethernet Router Control	10/100/1000 Ethernet
Inputs	40
Outputs	40
SDI Bit Depth	10-bit
Power Supply	Internal power supply, 100-240V AC