Overview:
Introducing Blackmagicdesign Teranex Express, the world’s first real time SD,
HD and Ultra HD broadcast up and down converter! Featuring advanced patented
algorithms, Teranex Express gives you visually transparent quality conversions
and are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide! You get an
incredible 178 SD, HD and Ultra HD conversions in full 10-bit quality complete
with audio, closed captions, timecode and more!
Use Anywhere - Perfect for live events, post and broadcast
- Imagine converting your SD to HD all the way up to Ultra HD
in real time for presentation on massive outdoor LED displays, digital signs
and live concerts or sporting events! Teranex Express is perfect as a dedicated
up and down converter between broadcast equipment in television studios, and
for remastering older SD and HD tapes into Ultra HD. You can even use Teranex
Express in outside broadcast vehicles to up or down convert and synchronize
video feeds instantly for live broadcast!
Familiar Design Advanced Teranex control panel
- Featuring the familiar Teranex 2D and 3D control panel, Teranex
Express has all of the controls you need at your fingertips. The built in LCD
monitor lets you easily navigate menus and see source format and frame rate
with live video, so you don’t have to use an external monitor. With an elegant
machined metal front panel, its compact 1RU size and built in international
power supply, Teranex Express not only looks great in your studio, but is also
perfect for portable racks and outside broadcast vehicles.
178 Conversions - Transparent conversions between SD, HD and Ultra HD
- Teranex Express can perform an incredible 178 up/down
conversions between SD, HD, and Ultra HD in real time. You can use Teranex
Express for video conversions or to synchronize non genlocked, external feeds,
or cameras into switchers for live production. Conversions retain timecode,
include closed caption data, and always maintain perfect audio sync so your
video is immediately ready for editing or broadcast.
Advanced Connections - Broadcast quality connections for 24/7 reliability
- Teranex Express features the most advanced broadcast
connections, including the world's first 12G-SDI that is compatible with all of
your existing SDI equipment. The genlock input lets you synchronize signals
between equipment and for larger studios, you can install an optional fiber
optic module that lets you run video from up to 28 miles away.
12G-SDI - High speed multi-rate SDI for SD, HD and Ultra HD
- Teranex Express is the world’s first broadcast converter to
include multi-rate 12G-SDI connections. That means it can switch between 12G-SDI,
6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI making it compatibile with all of your
existing SD, HD, and Ultra HD equipment! These connections can transfer data at
an amazing 12 gigabits per second, making them fast enough to support
progressive Ultra HD video at up to 60fps. That means Teranex Express will be
able to support emerging formats when they become available, making it the most
expandable and future proof solution you can buy!
Teranex Quality - Amazing detail, sharpness and clarity
- Teranex Express features the advanced processing technology
developed and patented by Teranex, which allows instant calculations on
thousands of pixels simultaneously! You get full 10 bit processing, extremely
high quality de-interlace and new optical quality Ultra HD scaling algorithms
that interpolate images in real time with amazing detail, sharpness and clarity
without artifacts. That’s why Teranex conversions are indistinguishable from
the original source video!
High Quality Deinterlace - Patented PixelMotion technology and multi direction
filtering
- Teranex’s proprietary and patented PixelMotion deinterlacing
algorithms create perfect progressive frames for conversion by adjusting the
aperture on a pixel by pixel basis. That means you get improved image quality
because the vertical resolution is maintained. PixelMotion deinterlacing
preserves source detail and, when combined with multi direction diagonal
filters, eliminates jaggies on conversions so you get well defined edges and
the sharpest images possible!
Video Control - Adjust color, aspect ratio and more!
- Now you can quickly and easily find the tools you need to
correct color, convert formats or change aspect ratio! Teranex Express features
a logically designed front panel and soft menus so you can adjust luminance,
saturation, hue, black level, R-Y/B-Y color difference, sharpness, and more
with the built in proc amp controls. Teranex Express features an integrated LCD
screen on the front panel so you can make adjustments with confidence during
live broadcasts.
Ancillary Data - Multi channel audio, timecode and subtitles
- Video includes a lot more than images, and Teranex supports
conversion of up to 16 audio channels plus timecode and closed caption VANC
data. Teranex Express is also compatible with Dolby encoded audio, so it never
has to be decoded or re-encoded during up and down conversions. With Teranex
Express your subtitles are always retained and both audio and timecode always
stay in perfect sync with your video!
Mandated By Broadcasters - Teranex is asked for by name worldwide!
- Teranex processing is so well known for quality that it has
been mandated globally by many country’s broadcasters for converting video. Because
of its patented 10-bit processing algorithms and high quality deinterlacing,
Teranex conversions look perfect, making distribution simple and problem free.
Teranex Express Workflow
Live Events - Up convert video for playback on 4K screens
- Teranex Express features all new optical quality resizing
algorithms. That means you get beautiful up conversions for displaying video on
massive 4K screens. You can shoot audience reactions with HD cameras at your
event and then use Teranex Express to up convert in real time! Teranex Express
is ideal for live events, such as concerts, conferences and worship services,
where you need to convert different sources for output to projectors and HD
displays!
Post Conversions - Remaster SD and HD content to Ultra HD!
- You never know what clients will walk through the door with,
so need to be ready for anything. With support for 178 different real time up
and down conversions, Teranex Express lets you convert between SD, HD, and
Ultra HD for your clients without waiting! Patented PixelMotion technology and
multi-direction filtering means you get clean, sharp conversions that are
visually indistinguishable from the source. Teranex Express is the fastest and
highest quality way to convert between SD, HD and Ultra HD formats!
Broadcast - Master in Ultra HD and broadcast in HD
- Broadcasters can use Teranex Express to handle all of their
SD and HD conversions now and in the future it’s ready for Ultra HD! This means
you can migrate from HD to Ultra HD as you integrate more equipment into your
studio. And because Ultra HD and HD are the same aspect ratio, you don’t need
to worry about reframing. Teranex conversions are renowned for preserving image
quality and detail. That means you can up or down convert in realtime and get
the highest quality broadcast video!
Teranex Express Design - Broadcast quality and reliability you can use anywhere
- Teranex Express features a machined aluminum design that not
only looks great in your studio, but also provides exceptional durability for
installation in broadcast trucks and portable racks. You get a compact 1 rack
unit design with built in LCD monitor, familiar Teranex control panel that’s
easy to use and broadcast quality connections for 24/7 reliability.
Control Panel - Familiar Teranex controls
- Teranex Express features an easy to use front panel which
has been precisely designed to put all of the conversion options you need at
your fingertips. The panel includes an integrated LCD screen for previewing
video, and control buttons that light up to indicate the status of each
conversion. And because Teranex Express shares the same front panel design as
Teranex 2D and 3D, you’ll be able to start using it immediately!
On Screen Menus - Find settings and make live adjustments with confidence
- Use the built in LCD screen to quickly find the conversion
settings you’re looking for with its logically laid out, easy to use menus. You
can use the soft buttons alongside the LCD screen and the control knob to fine
tune settings and make precise adjustments with confidence, even during live
events or broadcast.
Broadcast Connections - Reliable industry standard connections
- Teranex Express includes SDI connections that are dual link
so you can convert between single link 12G-SDI and dual link 6G-SDI. The built
in SDI connections are also multi rate so they can switch between SD, HD, and
Ultra HD television standards. The built in reference input gives you the
option to synchronize incoming video signals from cameras or other sources.
There’s also an industry standard socket so you can install an optional optical
fiber module which allows you to run video up to 28 miles using low-cost fiber
optic cable.
Power - Integrated universal power supply
- Teranex Express includes a built in 110/240V international
power supply with a standard IEC connection so you can use it anywhere in the
world. The international power supply is perfect for when broadcast trucks and
mini racks used in different countries because all you need to do is source a
local power cord and Teranex Express will switch voltage automatically.
Teranex Express - Quality conversions Broadcasters trust
- Teranex Processors provide more conversions than any other
solution! The incredible new Teranex Express lets you seamlessly up and down
convert between SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats. That means you get incredibly
high quality realtime conversions that are virtually indistinguishable from the
original source!
Deinterlacing - Patented PixelMotion algorithms
Image Scaling - All new optical quality resizing!
- Teranex is known for legendary image quality and Teranex
Express takes it even further. With all new real time, optical quality scaling
algorithms that simulate an optical zoom, you get images with amazing detail
and clarity that look better than ever before possible. When converting between
SD, HD and Ultra HD, Teranex features sub-pixel processing and
multi-directional diagonal filters so “jaggies” are eliminated and you get
clean looking video!
Proc Amp Controls - Real time image correction
- Teranex Express includes a complete set of Proc Amp controls
that let you adjust luminance gain, black level, chroma saturation, chroma hue,
R-Y/B-Y color difference values, and sharpness. That means you can adjust
source feeds and make corrections in real time during conversions!
Aspect Ratio - Intelligent 4:3 to 16:9 conversions
- Teranex Express supports a wide range of fixed aspect ratios
as well as color fill. That means you can convert between 4:3, 16:9 and more in
real time!
Embedded Audio - Multiple channels in perfect sync
- All Teranex Express conversions maintain and support up to
16 channels of embedded SDI audio that can be duplicated and routed while
maintaining perfect sync! Levels can be adjusted during conversion and out of
sync audio signals can be corrected with a delay of up to 1 second. Teranex
Express also supports the pass through of Dolby audio during conversion so it
never has to be decoded or re-encoded, and always remains in sync with your
converted video.
Subtitles - Retain close captioned data
- Many countries mandate that broadcasters are now required to
include closed captioning for the hearing impaired with all programming.
Industry standard 608 and 708 closed caption data is preserved, passed through,
and converted as needed for all SD, HD, and Ultra HD conversions.
Timecode - Preserve or generate new timecode
- Just like closed caption data, ATC/VITC timecode is also
passed through and retained during the conversion process so source timecode is
always preserved. You also have the option to jam sync or generate new timecode
for sources that have inconsistent or unusable embedded timecode.
Test patterns - The ultimate test signal generator!
- When you need to calibrate traditional monitors, massive LED
displays, or align digital projectors, the internal test pattern generator can
display back burst and test patterns, including SMPTE color bars, grids, and
resolution charts. It’s the ultimate test pattern generator for any SD, HD, and
Ultra HD video format!
178 Conversions - Incredible 178 up and down conversions
Teranex Express - Future proof technology
- Teranex Express features the latest technology and
innovative features to give you the highest quality realtime SD, HD and Ultra
HD conversions! Inside you’ll find advanced technology like 12G-SDI to handle
everything from SD all the way up to emerging formats like Ultra HD 60p!
There’s optical fiber for running video over long distances, high quality
10-bit image processing, and support for 16 channels of embedded audio,
subtitles, AFD/WSS data and more. Teranex Express packs all of this technology
in a rugged 1RU design that can be used virtually anywhere!
12G-SDI - Switchable multi rate up to Ultra HD 60P!
- 12G-SDI provides an incredible 12 gigabits per second of
throughput, that’s about 8 times faster than HD-SDI, and sets a new standard
for SDI connectivity! Just like 6G-SDI, it’s compatible with all of your SD,
HD, and Ultra HD equipment. You can output Ultra HD over a single cable and
because of the increased bandwidth, 12G-SDI will also support new emerging
formats, like high frame rate Ultra HD 60P, as they become available!
Optical Fiber - Lossless long distance video connections
Traditional copper cabling is bulky, expensive, and can only
be used in lengths of 300’ or less for video. Fiber optic cable is readily
available, cost effective, and can carry video up to an amazing 28 miles
without any signal loss! If you’re in a large facility or working on location
with cameras distributed in the field, Teranex Express can connect to them via
optical fiber. Depending on whether you’re doing SD, HD, or Ultra HD determines
the maximum length of your fiber run:
- Standard
Definition = 27.8 miles
- High
Definition (720p, 1080i, 1080p) = 15.5 miles
- Ultra
HD = 7.5 miles
10-Bit Quality - High precision image processing
- To get the highest picture quality, video processing
operations like image scaling, color correction, compositing and other effects
need to be processed using 10-bit precision. That’s because when you manipulate
video with 8-bit precision, each time you render or change the image, precision
can be truncated back to 8-bits, which can introduce color “banding” and other
unwanted artifacts. With 10-bit image processing, you get four times the color
resolution, resulting in significantly higher quality images.
Closed Caption
- Closed Caption data is now mandatory in many countries for
traditional broadcast distribution and, increasingly, distribution of content
over the internet. Captions are usually stored as ancillary data embedded into
an SDI stream. Teranex Express understands the different types of Closed
Caption data found in SD and HD video streams, and will preserve and convert it
into the proper CEA-608 or CEA-708 format for your output video.
Embedded audio
- SDI signals can contain up to sixteen mono channels (or 8
stereo pairs) of 48 kHz 24-bit audio. SDI signals with embedded audio can be
run over traditional coaxial copper cable, or over optical fiber cable. That
means you get perfectly synchronized, professional quality audio embedded with
the video over a single cable that can be patched, routed, or distributed
around your facility!
AFD/WSS
- Active Format Distribution (AFD) and Widescreen Signaling (WSS)
are a standard set of codes that carry information about a video signal’s
aspect ratio and active picture characteristics. AFD is often used in the
generation of WSS and tells your display how to best present the video that it
is receiving. Teranex Express preserves AFD and WSS information during the
conversion process, so that means your screen will automatically select the
correct aspect ratio for video playback.
Blackmagicdesign Teranex Express is the world’s first real time SD, HD and
Ultra HD broadcast up and down converter! Featuring advanced patented
algorithms, Teranex Express gives you the visually transparent, high-quality
conversions that are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide! You
get an incredible 178 SD, HD and Ultra HD up and down conversions in full
10-bit quality, complete with embedded audio, closed captions, timecode and
more!
What's Included in the Box?
- Teranex Express
- Software CD
Specifications:
Connections
SDI Video Input
- 1x (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s
UHD switchable.
- 1x (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD and 6 Gb/s UHD
switchable. Usable as dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD
SDI Video Loop
- 1x (IN A Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6
Gb/s and 12 Gb/s UHD switchable
- 1x (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD,
- 6 Gb/s UHD switchable.
SDI Video Output
- 1x (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6 Gb/s and 12
Gb/s UHD switchable
- 1x (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD and 6 Gb/s UHD
switchable. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD
Optical Fiber Video Input (optional)
- 1x 10bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD, 2K, UHD switchable.
Optical Fiber Video Output (optional)
- 1x 10bit SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD, 2K, UHD switchable.
SDI Audio Input
- 16 channels in SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD, 2K and UHD.
SDI Audio Output
- 16 channels in SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD, 2K and UHD.
Optical Fiber Audio Input (optional)
- 16 channels in SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD, 2K and UHD.
Optical Fiber Audio Output (optional)
- 16 channels in SD, HD, 3Gb/s HD,2K and UHD.
Dolby Support Built-In
- Dolby AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby E pass
through except during video frame rate conversions.
Multi Rate Support
- SDI connections are switchable between standard definition,
high definition and UltraHD. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition
SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 2K SDI, 3 Gb/s HD, 6 and 12 Gb/s UltraHD
Sync Input
- Blackburst in SD or TriSync HD
Computer Interface
- USB 2.0 mini B port for software updates and configuration.
Processor Interface
- Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to
use onscreen menus.
Video Standards
SD Format Support
- 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC
HD Format Support
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24,
1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080i50, 1080p50,
1080i59.94 and 1080p59.94
2K Format Support
- 2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24 and
2048 x 1080p24.
Ultra HD Format Support
- 3840 x 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
SDI Compliance
- SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M
SDI Metadata Support
- VITC/ATC support, SMPTE 12M. Video indexing support
including WSS, RP186 and AFD, SMPTE 2016. Closed captioning support for
conversions to and from 608 and 708, SMPTE 334M.
Audio Sampling
- Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit HD,
20-bit SD.
Video Sampling
Color Precision
Color Space
SDI Format Support
- 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K 2048 x 1080 and Ultra
HD 3840 x 2160 switchable.
Processing
- Aspect Ratio Conversion - Real time fixed aspect ratio conversions
- Real Time Video Processing - Includes scene cut detection, color correction and proc amp
control
- Format Conversion - Real time up conversion, down conversion.
- Colorspace Conversion - Hardware based real time
Software
- Software Control - Software control utility included free for changing settings
via Windows 7 and Mac OS X
- Internal Software Upgrade - Automatically upgrades when new software is connected via
USB 2.0
Operating Systems
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,
- Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later.
- Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply - 1 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14
inlet. 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature ...........5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
- Storage Temperature ................-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
- Relative Humidity...........................0% to 90% non-condensing
Physical Dimension: