The Matrix Switch MSC-FC8BW-8 8-Channel 12G-SDI BNC CWDM Fiberfrom Matrix Switch MSC-FC8BW-8 8-Channel 12G-SDI BNC CWDM Fibercan be used to transmit up to eight channels of SDI signals via a single CWDM LC fiber cable at distances up to 12 miles. This converter incorporates eight factory installed LC CWDM fiber transmitter modules and includes an external power supply.

8 x 12G-SDI BNC Inputs    1 x 8-Channel CWDM Fiber Output    Supports SD, HD & 2K Signals    8 x Installed CWDM Transmitter Modules    Auto Bypass of Non-Standard SDI Rates    Passes Embedded Audio & Ancillary Data    Up to 12 Mile Range    Passes Embedded Audio & Ancillary Data

The MSC-FC8BW-8 converter includes eight MSC-SFPTX-W factory installed CWDM transmitter modules.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do you need the converter on both ends of an SDI run? For example, Panasonic AU150 PTZ has a fiber out.

A: If you're changing it from fiber to SDI then back to fiber (or vice versa), you would need two. If it's only one conversion on one end of the run, you only need one converter box.

Q: 2. Can someone kindly help me with the specifications of Fibre cable (150meters) and connectors I need to use this with 3G SFP?

A: The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G-SDI requires the SFP. The Cable would be single duplex fiber cable with LC connectors. SFP Options - Blackmagic Design 12G SFP Optical Module Adapter BH #BLADPT12GBIO Blackmagic Design 3G SFP Optical Module BH #BLADPT3GB Fiber cable 500ft (150m) Camplex 2-Channel LC Single-Mode Fiber Tactical Snake Cable (500') BH #CATS02LC0500

Q: 3. could one of the channels carry reference/genlock?

A: No only digital SDI Video signals. Reference is an analog signal.

Q: 4. Is there an SFP for this that can do Multimode om3 fiber?

A: The Black Magic SFP options only support Duplex LC Connectors compatible with singlemode Fiber. Compatible with Singlemode Fiber Black Magic SFP options. https://bhpho.to/3P511DN

Q: 5. How long of a run can this handle?

A: Depending on what type of fiber cable you are using, distances can be hundreds of feet to many miles.

Q: 6. Does this support tally data?

A: Yes, it does. The tally, signal will come in the return feed from an Atem Switcher to any number of Black Magic Cameras & Studio Viewfinders. The Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G, will pass the signals: Both SDI to optical and optical to SDI. It will pass the Tally information that is embedded in that signal, that comes from an Atem switcher passes through the Mini Converter Optical Fiber and then to a supported Blackmagic Camera. ( URSA Broadcast/ URSA Mini Pro / Studio Cameras / Pocket Cinema Cameras).

Q: 7. Does the converter include the SPF module?Because in the image not appear. Thks

A: It does not. I used a 10Gtek SFP-10G-LR With SMF and it works great.

Q: 8. Can I use this in simplex, just one LC connector? After adding a module of course.

A: Yes, that should work.

Q: 9. Will this work with SDI signal?

A: No it will only work with Composite Video.

Q: 10. Can these be ordered with ST connectors?

A: You will need to purchase ST connectors separately.