Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Converter 4x12G PWR

Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Converter 4x12G PWR

The Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Converter 4x12G PWR is a high-density, rack-mount gateway designed to bridge four 12G-SDI devices with a SMPTE ST 2110 IP broadcast network. The "PWR" designation signifies its ability to provide high-capacity power to connected devices, specifically designed to function as a centralized base station for Blackmagic Studio Cameras.

Core Functionality

• 4-Channel Bidirectional Gateway: Features four independent conversion blocks. Each block converts a 12G-SDI input to a 2110 IP stream and simultaneously converts an IP stream back to a 12G-SDI output.

• Power over Ethernet (PoE): The four 10G RJ45 ports provide heavy-duty power to connected equipment. When paired with compatible cameras like the Studio Camera 6K Pro, a single Cat6A cable handles 4K video, return feed, tally, talkback, camera control, and DC power.

• Centralized Program Return: Includes a dedicated 12G-SDI Program Input. This allows a single master return feed to be converted to IP and distributed to all four connected camera channels automatically.

Technical Features

• 10G Base-T Connectivity: Utilizes standard RJ45 copper connectors, supporting 10Gb/s speeds. This enables professional 4K workflows using standard Cat6A cabling for distances up to 100 meters.

• Redundant Power Supplies: Equipped with dual internal AC power supplies, ensuring the unit and all powered cameras remain operational in the event of a single power circuit failure.

• Front Panel Monitoring: A built-in 2.2-inch color LCD provides real-time video monitoring for all four channels, accompanied by audio meters, a built-in speaker, and a 1/4" headphone jack for diagnostics.

• NMOS & PTP Support: Complies with IS-04 and IS-05 for plug-and-play discovery and routing. It uses Precision Time Protocol (PTP) to maintain perfect genlock across the network.

Technical Specifications

Operational Insight

This converter acts as a "Studio Camera Hub," simplifying the deployment of multi-camera arrays. By centralizing the IP conversion and power delivery, it eliminates the need for individual power supplies at each camera position. The use of the Blackmagic IP10 codec ensures that high-bandwidth 4K60 signals are transmitted with zero perceptible latency, providing the performance of a direct SDI connection with the scalability of an IP backbone.