Centralize Your Multi-Camera Production Hub
Transform your live production workflow with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter, the essential hub for any multi-camera setup using ATEM Camera Converters. This powerful 1U rack-mount unit is engineered to be the central connection point, simplifying your rig by converting your switcher's SDI or HD-SDI program feed into four independent optical fiber outputs. This allows you to connect up to four ATEM Camera Converters over incredible distances—up to 28 miles (45km) away—without any signal degradation. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional copper cabling and embrace the pristine quality and reliability of optical fiber for your most demanding broadcast, live event, or AV projects.
Communication is critical in a live environment, and the ATEM Studio Converter excels with its comprehensive, built-in talkback capabilities. Featuring professional aviation-style headset connections and a front-panel XLR input, it ensures crystal-clear, two-way communication between the director and camera operators. The system intelligently embeds talkback audio, along with tally information, into the bi-directional optical fiber link. When a camera is live, a red tally light is triggered on the Camera Converter, and a red border appears on its monitor output; a green light indicates it's on preview. This seamless integration keeps your entire crew perfectly synchronized, eliminating missed cues and improving overall production quality.
Designed for scalability and professional integration, the ATEM Studio Converter is built to grow with your needs. If your production requires more than four cameras, multiple units can be easily cascaded together, expanding your system's capacity. All connections are logically grouped on the rear panel, including SDI I/O, analog audio monitoring, and the four pairs of fiber inputs and outputs. With its rugged metal construction and straightforward front-panel controls for monitoring each camera's audio, the ATEM Studio Converter is the robust and reliable core your professional multi-camera production deserves.
Key Features
- Long-Distance Camera Connection: Connect up to four ATEM Camera Converters via optical fiber from up to 28 miles (45km) away.
- Integrated Talkback & Tally: Enables two-way communication and on-air status indicators for camera operators using professional aviation headsets.
- Bi-Directional Signal Path: Sends your main program feed out to cameras while receiving each camera's unique feed back to the hub.
- Broadcast Quality Video: Supports 10-bit SD/HD switchable video for pristine, uncompressed signal quality.
- Scalable for Large Productions: Easily cascade multiple ATEM Studio Converters to support more than four cameras.
- Professional Audio I/O: Features balanced XLR, AES/EBU, and RCA connections for comprehensive audio routing and monitoring.
- Rack-Mount Design: Fits into any standard 19-inch equipment rack, occupying only a single rack unit (1RU) of space.
Technical Specifications
| 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. |
| Optical Fiber Video I/O | 4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs/outputs with LC connectors. |
| Optical Fiber Audio I/O | 4 x single mode inputs/outputs. Channels 1 & 2 for camera audio, Channels 15 & 16 for intercom audio. |
| Talkback Audio | Aviation Headsets (0.25" TRS headset & 0.206" TRS mic connectors). Front-mounted balanced XLR microphone connector. |
| AES/EBU Audio I/O | 1 x combined headphone input/output. 1 x combined microphone input/output for linking converters. |
| Analog Audio Output | 1 x stereo RCA monitoring output. |
| Balanced XLR Audio Output | 4 x camera stereo analog audio outputs. |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-B connector for firmware updates. |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
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Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.