Blackmagic 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G SFP lets you convert broadcast cameras with SDI connections to SMPTE-2110 IP video systems over long distances using optical fiber. Its 12G-SDI connection supports SD, HD and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60 and even handles the SDI program return. Blackmagic 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G SFP also has a 5 pin XLR talkback headset connection with talkback volume control and a press to talk button. The SFP socket will accept 10G Ethernet, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI optical modules. It also includes a 12 DC power supply. The 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G SFP Converter is small and can be hidden behind equipment. The display also shows live video monitoring of all inputs and outputs. In addition, the LCD includes routing menus for selecting the IP source for each of the video outputs. It’s just like a mini router, but built into the front panel. Plus it supports PoE Ethernet power. The Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G SFP Converter is bidirectional and allows 12G-SDI cameras to connect to SMPTE-2110 systems over long distances using optical fiber. That means it handles the SDI camera feed and SDI program return in the one converter.
Conforms to the SMPTE‑2110 IP Video Standard
Blackmagic 2110 IP products conform to the SMPTE ST-2110 standard for IP video, which specifies the transport, synchronization and description of 10 bit video, audio and ancillary data over managed IP networks for broadcast. It can also re-sync SDI inputs to a common PTP clock or external gear can lock to the reference output that’s also generated from the PTP clock. Blackmagic 2110 IP products support SMPTE-2110-20 uncompressed video, SMPTE-2110-21 traffic shaping or timing, SMPTE-2110-30 audio and SMPTE-2110-40 for ancillary data. Plus Blackmagic 2110 IP products support multicast, which is an efficient way of distributing video, audio and data from a single source to multiple destinations.
Uses Simple 10G Ethernet for Low Cost
Blackmagic 2110 IP Converters are available in models with RJ-45 connectors for simple Cat6 copper cables or SFP sockets for optical fiber modules and cables. Using simple Cat6 copper cables means you can build SMPTE-2110 systems at a dramatically lower cost. The cables are simple and Ethernet switches for 10G Ethernet are very common. In most cases, modern buildings already have 10G Ethernet cable installed, so you can use the cables you already have. Plus copper cables can remote power devices such as converters and cameras. There are also models for optical fiber Ethernet. Optical fiber at 10G speed is much lower cost than 25G or 40G Ethernet. You can even use 3G, 6G or 12G‑SDI modules.
Incredibly Easy to Install
One of the biggest problems with SMPTE-2110 is the need for an IT tech on standby to keep video systems running. Blackmagic 2110 IP converters solve this problem because they can connect point to point, so you don't need to use a complex Ethernet switch if you don't want to. That means you get the advantage of SMPTE-2110 IP video with simple Ethernet cables, remote power and bidirectional video. It’s just like an SDI workflow. You can plug cameras into rack converters and get all the camera control, program video, power and tally, with a single cable. Or connect an HDMI converter to a rack converter for remote monitors. Everything automatically configures and just works.