Blackmagic Design Teranex Express

Bridge the gap between formats and deliver pristine video quality with the Blackmagic Design Teranex Express. As the world's first real-time SD, HD, and Ultra HD broadcast up/down converter, the Teranex Express is an indispensable tool for modern production environments. Whether you need to convert legacy SD and HD footage to brilliant Ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160) for large-screen presentations or down-convert 4K sources for broadcast and HD monitoring, this converter handles it all with unparalleled precision and speed.

At its core lies the world-renowned and patented Teranex processing technology. This ensures every conversion benefits from full 10-bit precision, superior de-interlacing, and advanced optical-quality scaling algorithms. The result is incredibly sharp, clean video that preserves original detail, free from the jagged edges and artifacts common in lesser converters. Beyond image quality, the Teranex Express is a master of workflow integration. It can synchronize non-genlocked feeds for live switching, while meticulously preserving critical data like timecode, closed captions, and up to 16 channels of audio, ensuring your converted video is instantly ready for editing or broadcast.

Engineered for professional use, the Teranex Express is equipped with future-proof 12G-SDI and Dual Link 6G-SDI connections, offering eight times the speed of traditional HD-SDI for single-cable 4K workflows. The familiar, intuitive control panel features a built-in LCD monitor, allowing you to verify signals and navigate menus without needing an external display. Housed in a compact 1RU chassis with a built-in international power supply, the Teranex Express is built to perform reliably in the studio or on the road.

Key Features

Real-Time SD, HD, and Ultra HD 4K Conversion: Seamlessly up/down convert between all major video formats in real-time.
Advanced 12G-SDI Technology: Future-proof I/O for high-frame-rate Ultra HD signals over a single BNC cable.
Patented Teranex Processing: Renowned 10-bit image quality with advanced de-interlacing and scaling for visually lossless conversions.
Full Ancillary Data Support: Preserves and converts up to 16 audio channels, timecode, and CEA-608/708 closed caption data.
Intuitive Control Panel: Features a built-in LCD screen for live video monitoring and easy menu navigation, eliminating the need for an external monitor.
Professional Connections: Includes Genlock input for synchronizing with other studio equipment and an optional fiber optic module slot.
Broadcast-Ready Build: Compact 1RU metal chassis with a built-in international power supply for global use.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
SDI Video Inputs	1x 12G-SDI, 1x 6G-SDI (Dual Link); Supports SD, HD, 3G, 6G, 12G-SDI
SDI Video Outputs	1x 12G-SDI, 1x 6G-SDI (Dual Link); 2x Loop Outputs
Supported Formats	SD, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Ultra HD (3840x2160) up to 60p
Image Processing	10-bit with PixelMotion De-interlacing & Optical Quality Scaling
Audio Support	16 Channels Embedded in SDI; Dolby pass-through
Ancillary Data	Timecode (ATC/VITC), Closed Captions (CEA-608/708), AFD/WSS
Reference Input	Genlock (Black Burst / Tri-Sync)
Optional I/O	SMPTE Optical Fiber Module Socket
Form Factor	1 Rack Unit (1RU)
Power	Built-in 100-240V AC International Power Supply

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