The Blackmagic ATEM Studio Converter 2inputs video signals transmitted over optical fiber and converts the signals to SDI for use with video switchers. When used in conjunction with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter, you can send video signals up to 28 miles between camera and switcher using available optical fiber cables. By comparison, sending an HD-SDI signal over traditional copper cable is usually limited to about 300 feet, depending on the quality of the cable.

A typical set up using the Studio Converter 2 is to connect it between the switcher and up to four ATEM Camera Converter units. This setup allows the Converter 2 to receive the signals from the fiber cable, convert the signals to SDI using 10-bit processing, and send the signals to the switcher. The Converter 2 supports SD/HD signals, and when using the available ATEM Camera Converter you can use any camera with an SDI/HDMI output.

The Converter 2 can also be used as 4 independent simultaneous bidirectional SD/HD-SDI to optical converters. The Converter 2 features a built-in mic input, speaker and headphone jack that provides talkback audio for communicating with camera operators. The Converter 2 passes tally signals embedded in the SDI program stream. You can cascade multiple ATEM Studio Converter 2 units together when using more than 4 cameras. The Studio Converter 2 features a 1 RU design with built in rackmount ears for easy integration into existing studio configurations or production cases.

4 Bidirectional Converters in 1 RU Unit    Optical Fiber Signal Range 28 Miles    Connects up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters    4 x Fiber to SDI 10-bit Converters    4 x Switchable SD/HD-SDI Outputs    Camera Talkback with Select, Vol & Mute    Connect to ATEM Switchers/Converters    Supports SDI Switcher Tally Output    Send PGM Feed to Fiber Connected Cameras

The ATEM Studio Converter 2 uses standard single mode optical fiber cable with standard LC connectors to allow you to transmit SD and HD video signals up to 28 miles away. Standard copper wire SDI cables have a limit of several hundred feet before the signal breaks up, converting the SDI signal to optical, and sending it along optical cable greatly increases the distance of your cable runs.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with the Fiber connectors included?

A: Fiber connection ports are there but fiber cable is sold seprately.

Q: 2. Can I use this to add synced audio to an SDI video feed to a Hyperdeck recorder?

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Microphone Converter will indeed be able to add synced audio sources to an existing SDI video signal, and will be appropriate for use with a Hyperdeck recorder.

Q: 3. Can this be used with any switcher or just Atems

A: It can be used with any Switcher.

Q: 4. Can I use this to send my HDMI camera to my ATEM TV Pro HD switcher while also: 1. Using Talkback via the SDI IN. 2. Receiving Tally via the SDI in monitored on the HDMI out to an external monitor? Would the external monitor receive Program video or the Camera input feed?

A: The Camera Converter is not compatible with the Television Studio HD. It is a fiber connected device. The HDMI inputs do not support Talkback. You could use the Mini Converter Optical Fiber and connect to inputs 5-8. This would provide talkback, tally and talkback. Your remote monitor could get Program at the Camera Converter.

Q: 5. can I use this with the atem min extreme iso pro hdmi version?

A: The Blackmagic Design ATEM Microphone Converter is only designed to work with the new ATEM Television Studio switchers over the MADI in/out port, which the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO HDMI switcher does not have.

Q: 6. With this unit I can speak to up to four camera people. Can the director and TD also hear and talk back while at the switcher?

A: Yes, you can talk to up to eight cameras and with the TV director. but the audio is not so high, then you need a signal amplifier to enhance the sound.

Q: 7. Can someone explain to me the differences between this product and the BMD ATEM Talkback Converter 4K? I'm trying to achieve talkback and talley with 3 URSA's and an ATEM. Trying to figure out which one I need. Thanks!

A: The Black Magic Studio converter is used for Studio conversion when using Black Magic's Broadcast URSA Studio cameras. If you would like to add Talkback support to an Atem and URSA models the best choice is the Blackmagic Design ATEM Talkback Converter 4K BH #BLATEMTBC4K • MFR #SWRCONVRCKT4K8 https://bhpho.to/3A1mmd7

Q: 8. Does it come with SFP modules?

A: The Black Magic Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 does not include SFP modules. Optional SFP converters - https://bhpho.to/3ofyMa7 There are three options: 3G-SDI SFP Optical Module 6G-SDI SFP Optical Module 12G-SDI SFP Optical Module

Q: 9. Will this device still pass CCU to cameras?

A: Yes, it will pass CCU to the cameras.

Q: 10. Can this device send program out through one of the four fiber channels? (3 Cameras in, 1 program out)

A: Yes it can.