Blackmagic: ATEM Studio Converter 2

Key Features
- Connect up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters to each ATEM Studio Converter
- Multiple camera talkback
- Designed for live production
- 4 bi-directional optical fiber connections
- 1 rack unit size
Package Includes
- ATEM Studio Converter - includes 4x SFP modules (6G)
- Software SD Card
Get your camera close to the action using low cost optical fiber!
ATEM Studio Converter is the ideal partner for the ATEM Camera Converter. Connect up to four Camera Converters via optical fiber up to 28 miles away with bi-directional video plus tally and talkback! Connect your ATEM switcher program output to the ATEM Studio Converter and this is distributed to the four Camera Converters. Multiple Studio converters can be cascaded together when more than 4 cameras are needed. Studio converter can also be used as four independent SDI or Fiber to HDMI converters and four independent simultaneous SDI to Optical and Optical to SDI converters!
Talkback
During busy live production it's vital to be able to talk to your camera operators. ATEM Studio Converter takes advantage of the 16 channel SDI audio standard and embed the talkback into rarely used channels 15 and 16. ATEM Studio Converter uses more robust aviation headsets that are available in hundreds of different styles. ATEM Studio Converter also features a built in microphone input and speaker so you don't need to use a headset.
ATEM Studio Converter’s rack mount design has 4 bi-directional optical fiber connections so you can connect multiple camera converters and convert the optical fiber input to SDI and de-embed audio using XLR connections.
Tally
Tally is simple to use and makes it easy to see when you are on air!
It's important for camera operators to know when their camera is on air, so they don't inadvertently change their shot when millions of people could be viewing! ATEM Studio Converter supports SDI tally output from the program feed of switchers, such as Blackmagic Design's ATEM range of live production switchers.
Smart Software
Control converter functions
Blackmagic Design’s Converter Utility Software lets you quickly set up converter functions, including camera numbers and audio levels. The utility software also lets you update your ATEM Converters with the latest firmware via a USB connection on each converter. This means you can download firmware updates to add new features or support for new video formats. Converter Utility Software is available for both Mac OS X and Windows.
Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including tally information.
SDI Video Output
4 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera outputs. 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program loop thru output connects to another ATEM Studio Switcher.
Talkback Audio
Aviation Headsets with 0.25" TRS headset connector and 0.206" TRS microphone connector. Front mounted balanced XLR microphone connector.
Analog Audio
1 x stereo RCA monitoring output.
AES/EBU Audio Input
1 x combined headphone input. 1 x combined microphone input. Combined inputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
AES/EBU Audio Output
1 x combined headphone output. 1 x combined microphone output. Combined outputs for connecting to other ATEM Studio Converters.
Balanced XLR Audio Output
4 x camera stereo analog audio outputs.
Optical Fiber Video Input
4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Video Output
4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera outputs with LC connector.
Optical Fiber Audio Input
4 x single mode camera audio inputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Optical Fiber Audio Output
4 x single mode camera audio outputs with LC connector. Channels 1 & 2 are camera audio. Channels 15 & 16 are intercom audio.
Computer Interface
1 x mini-B type USB 2.0 connector for firmware updates.
Standards
SDI Format Support
525i59.94, 625i50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98,1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48Khz, 24 bit A/D conversion.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709.
Multiple Rate support
SDI switches between SD and HD.
Software
Software Included
Converter Utility for firmware update.
Operating Systems

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.

Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
110 - 240 V AC input with redundant 12-31V DC input.
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
ATEM Studio Converter
Software CD
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.