NEW PRODUCT - WORKGROUP VIDEOHUB™
 Now all post production facilities can afford to connect everyone together in both HD and SD with a professional routing switcher.
IBC 2004, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, Booth 7.815 - 10th September 2004
Today Blackmagic Design announced Workgroup Videohub™, a professional routing switcher, that features low cost, dual rate HD and SD compatibility, and ease of setup and use.
Workgroup Videohub™, eliminates manual cable patching by connecting everyone together into a fully featured professional routing switcher, which previously only large television companies could afford.
Workgroup has 12 fully independent dual rate SDI inputs and 24 independent SDI outputs that auto-s Videohub™, witch between HD-SDI and Standard Definition SDI. 12 of the Workgroup Videohub's outputs are dedicated for monitoring, or to connect consumer VHS and DVD recorder dubbing decks via analog converters such as DeckLink Multibridge™.
Compatibility with all SDI based equipment is assured and all inputs and outputs are compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M and ITU-R BT.656.
With Workgroup Videohub™, users can run Standard Definition workflow today, then add HDTV equipment as they transition into the future. Workgroup Videohub™ handles mixed Standard Definition and HD-SDI equipment connectivity on the same router.
"Videohub was developed to fill a desperate need by a part of our user base who are medium to smaller post production facilities where cable patching becomes a nightmare when more than a few users are all trying to access shared equipment such as broadcast decks" Says Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "We think with Workgroup Videohub™, many users will enjoy the workflow benefits of adding a professional routing switcher to their facility for the first time."
DeckLink Videohub™ Product Features
Workgroup Videohub™ is a professional grade routing switcher without compromise. To allow easy connection for non-technical users, each input, output, monitor output and deck control ports are grouped into 1 to 12 connection points on the rear panel.
Real Time Video Processor
Also included is a powerful real time video processor. Integration with the router is via an additional 2 SDI input and output connections so users can still access all 12 inputs and 24 outputs without limitation. Real time video processing will allow future upgrades for high quality down conversion, video mixing, logo keying, test signal generation and many other great processing based features.
Independent Deck Control Ports
12 independent Sony™ compatible RS-422 serial control ports are included as standard. Each port is independently reversible via software control so edit stations or decks can be connected to any of the 12 deck control ports.
SDI Re-clocking
Workgroup Videohub™includes full SDI reclocking, critical when connecting long length SDI cables, to and from the router.
Dual Link 4:4:4 Compatibility
If users are running the new Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI video in their facility, then two Workgroup Videohubs can be operated in parallel for Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI routing.
Software Control
Workgroup Videohub™ is designed for modern video production workflow and uses software based control panels. Control is via Ethernet to the Workgroup Videohub™ host computer. Any computer can be the host and simply connect to the router via USB 2 connection.
Power Failure Protection
For added reliability in critical environments, router connections are preserved on non volatile ram in case of power failure, and when power is restored all connections recover instantly.
Flexible Installation
Workgroup Videohub™ is fully reversible rack mounting in a compact 3 Rack Unit size. At less than 1 inch deep Workgroup Videohub™ can be mounted front side for traditional installation, backwards for patch panel installation, or on the rear side of equipment racks to save valuable space.
Workgroup Videohub™ is available now from authorized Blackmagic Design resellers in Australia and New Zealand for a recommended retail price of AUD$8090 inc GST*.
- All pricing in this press release is indicative and subject to confirmation.
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