The Hub of Your Professional Studio: Blackmagic Videohub 40x40 12G
Meet the central nervous system for the modern broadcast, live production, or post-production facility: the Blackmagic Videohub 40x40 12G. This advanced video router is engineered for professionals who demand absolute precision, flexibility, and zero-latency performance. Say goodbye to patching headaches and signal conversion nightmares; the Videohub 40x40 12G flawlessly handles any combination of SD, HD, and Ultra HD signals simultaneously across its massive 40 inputs and 40 outputs. Its future-proof 12G-SDI technology ensures you're ready for today's high-frame-rate 4K workflows and whatever comes next, all within a compact 2RU chassis.
At the heart of its design is an intuitive, error-proof user experience. The brilliant full HD LCD screen isn't just for show—it provides crystal-clear visual routing, allowing you to see your sources live before you make a switch. This eliminates costly on-air mistakes and speeds up your workflow. Paired with the elegant, machined metal spin knob with electronic clutch control and fast, direct-entry buttons, routing complex signal paths becomes a fluid and confident process. For mission-critical reliability, the unit includes SDI re-clocking on every single output to regenerate the video signal for maximum quality over long cable runs, plus connections for redundant power to keep you on air no matter what. Whether you're integrating it into a large broadcast system via Ethernet control or using it as a standalone hub, the Videohub 40x40 12G is the smart, powerful, and reliable core your operation needs.
Key Features
- Massive 40x40 12G-SDI Matrix: Connect all your studio gear with ample I/O for complex, high-bandwidth workflows.
- Zero Latency Performance: Perfect for live production and on-set monitoring where every frame counts.
- Multi-Rate Signal Support: Simultaneously route any combination of SD, HD, and Ultra HD up to 2160p60.
- Visual Routing Interface: Use the built-in full HD LCD to see your video sources before you route, eliminating errors.
- Intuitive Physical Controls: Route signals instantly with direct-access buttons or the precision spin knob.
- Built for Reliability: Features SDI re-clocking on all outputs for signal integrity and connections for redundant power.
- Compact 2RU Design: Packs immense power into a small, rack-friendly footprint.
Technical Specifications
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| SDI Video Inputs | 40 x 12G-SDI |
| SDI Video Outputs | 40 x 12G-SDI |
| SDI Rates | DVB-ASI, 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G |
| SDI Reclocking | On all SDI outputs |
| Reference Connections | 1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out. Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
| Computer Interface | USB-C |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 BASE-T for remote control and configuration. |
| Video & Audio Standards | |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98 to 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080PsF formats |
| 2K Video Standards | 2Kp23.98 DCI to 2Kp60 DCI 2KPsF DCI formats |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
| 4K Video Standards | 4Kp23.98 DCI to 4Kp60 DCI |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M, 425M Level A/B, 2081-1, 2081-10, 2082-10; ITU-R BT.656, BT.601 |
| SDI Auto Switching | Automatically detects and selects between SD, HD, 3G, 6G, 12G-SDI and DVB-ASI on each input. |
| Video Sampling | YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4 |
| Color Precision | 10-bit and 12-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit. |
| Metadata Support | Video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M. |
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.