Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design Teranex AV Video Standards Converter
Best professional converter for live event and broadcast production workflows.
The Blackmagic Design Teranex AV is a professional video standards converter designed for live events, broadcast, and post-production. It handles over 1,000 conversion types, including up, down, and cross-conversions, up to 2160p60, ensuring superior image quality with patented algorithms and low-latency processing for live applications. This versatile unit features an integrated still-store for on-screen graphics, supports simultaneous 12G-SDI and quad SDI, and boasts a compact 1U design for seamless integration into professional AV setups. It also generates a reference signal for system synchronization.
$1865.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
6
/ 235
#6 in Video Editing Hardware & Production Equipment
Price vs Category Average
+15%
Above average
Color Precision
10
/ -bit
Who it's for
- Broadcast engineers requiring pristine, visually lossless signal quality
- System integrators connecting diverse modern and legacy hardware
- Live event producers needing real-time, low-latency signal processing
Who should skip it
- Casual users intimidated by complex, deep menu configurations
- Budget-conscious creators seeking simple, affordable conversion solutions
- Mobile videographers requiring compact, portable equipment setups
Performance breakdown
Conversion Versatility
Handles over 1,000 conversion types with effortless precision for any workflow.
Latency Performance
Minimal processing delay ensures seamless synchronization for demanding live event environments.
Image Fidelity
Patented algorithms maintain exceptional visual integrity during complex up and downscaling.
Integration Capability
Compact 1U design fits perfectly into crowded professional rackmount setups.
Connectivity Options
Robust support for 12G-SDI and quad SDI covers all modern standards.
Operational Reliability
Built-in reference signal generation keeps complex broadcast systems perfectly aligned.
Key Specs
Color Precision
10-bit
Max Resolution Supported
2160p60 (3840 x 2160)
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Audio Sampling
48 kHz, 24-bit HD / 20-bit SD
Power Supply
1x built-in international AC supply (100-240 V)
Typical Power Consumption
42 watts
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Form Factor
1U, Less than 5" deep
Features
- Performs over 1,000 conversion types up to 2160p60
- Superior image quality with patented algorithms
- Low-latency processing ideal for live use
- Integrated still-store for on-screen graphics
- Supports simultaneous 12G-SDI and quad SDI
- Generates a reference signal for system sync
- Compact 1U design, less than 5 inches deep
- Protective rear brackets for cable connections
What customers say
Professionals consistently praise the Teranex AV for its exceptional conversion quality and rock solid reliability, establishing it as essential mission critical gear. Users emphasize the pristine up, down, and cross conversions delivered with extremely low latency, perfect for demanding live events. Its robust feature set, including extensive conversion options and comprehensive audio handling, offers versatility unmatched by many competitors. While the initial cost is high, users find the broadcast grade performance and dependable operation fully justify the investment. It is widely regarded as a dependable workhorse capable of handling complex signal routing without failure, making it a trusted component in professional setups.
Know before you buy
Yes, the unit is specifically engineered for live environments with low-latency processing. This ensures that your video conversion happens in near real-time, which is critical for keeping audio and video synced during live presentations.
Absolutely. The Teranex AV handles over 1,000 conversion types, including full up, down, and cross-conversions, allowing you to easily match different source resolutions to your output requirements.
Yes, the unit features an integrated still-store. You can upload and store graphics directly on the device to display them on-screen as needed during your event.
Yes, it features a compact 1U rackmount design. It is less than 5 inches deep, making it easy to integrate into tight spaces in professional AV racks or portable flight cases.
Yes, it supports resolutions up to 2160p60 (3840 x 2160). This ensures you can maintain high-quality 4K signals throughout your production workflow.
Not necessarily. The Teranex AV can generate its own reference signal, which helps synchronize your other equipment and ensures a stable, professional signal flow across your setup.
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