Bridge the Distance: Unify Your Remote Production Workflow
Unlock the full potential of your remote cameras with the Blackmagic Design Studio Fiber Converter. This essential studio component revolutionizes how you connect, control, and power cameras in outside broadcast trucks, large venues, and sprawling studio environments. By converting all essential signals—video, audio, talkback, tally, and camera control—into a single, robust SMPTE fiber optic cable, you can eliminate cable clutter and operate cameras from up to 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) away without any loss of quality or control.
Engineered for the demands of professional live production, the Studio Fiber Converter acts as the central hub for your camera chain. It takes your main Ultra HD camera feed via 12G-SDI and provides three independent HD return feeds, allowing camera operators to see program, preview, and monitoring views. The system is built on a standard 10G Ethernet IP link, ensuring extremely low latency and broadcast-grade performance that feels instantaneous. This IP-based communication simplifies your entire infrastructure, making it more flexible and future-proof.
Beyond signal transmission, the Studio Fiber Converter delivers robust power directly to the companion Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and your attached camera rig, including accessories. This streamlines your on-location setup, reducing the need for separate power sources and batteries. On the front panel, a bright 5-inch LCD screen provides at-a-glance monitoring of both the main camera feed and return feeds, alongside comprehensive talkback and diagnostic controls. It’s a complete, all-in-one solution designed to make complex multi-camera productions simpler, more reliable, and more powerful.
Key Features
- Long-Distance Camera Operation: Extend video, audio, and control signals to cameras up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away.
- Single Cable Simplicity: Consolidates all signals and power into one industry-standard SMPTE 311M hybrid optical fiber cable.
- Broadcast Quality Transmission: Supports Ultra HD up to 2160p60 over 12G-SDI with an ultra-low latency IP video protocol.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Features a main camera feed, three independent return feeds, dual-channel talkback, tally, and PTZ control.
- Integrated Power Supply: Delivers power to the remote camera, viewfinder, and accessories, eliminating the need for local batteries.
- Onboard Monitoring: A built-in 5-inch LCD screen allows for immediate monitoring of camera and return feeds right at the rack.
- Professional Audio Support: Includes dual-channel talkback for production and engineering crews, plus four analog audio outputs from the camera.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connections | |
| Optical Fiber Input/Output | 1x SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic with Female SMPTE 304 connector |
| SDI Video Inputs | 3x 12G-SDI Return feeds with Program, Camera Control, Tally, Genlock, and Intercom on Return 1 |
| SDI Video Outputs | 2x 12G-SDI for Ultra HD up to 60p |
| Talkback Audio | SDI Channels 15 & 16 for Production, Analogue in/out via 25-pin connector for Production and Engineering |
| Balanced XLR Audio Outputs | 4x camera analogue audio outputs |
| Computer Interface | 1x USB-C for software updates |
| Standards | |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p60 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B, 425M |
| Audio Sampling | 48kHz, 24-bit A/D conversion |
| Video Sampling / Color | 4:2:2, 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 709, REC 2020 |
| Software | |
| Included Software | Camera Utility 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
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
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.