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Alchemist Live IP
Alchemist Live from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, offers the very best motion compensated framerate conversion, providing transparent, artifact-free conversion for seamless global distribution of live media.
Atomos AtomX Modules
Atomos AtomX Modules
The AtomX Ethernet/NDI Expansion Module for Ninja V from Atomos provides a GigE connector supporting NDI input and output with encode, decode, control, and sync capability, allowing you to transmit, distribute, or receive and monitor NDI from any NDI source. The module connects to the Ninja V\'s AtomX expansion port. After it\'s attached, it also becomes the Ninja\'s battery plate. It accepts the Ninja\'s battery, which then powers both devices at the same time.
The AtomX SYNC Expansion Module for Ninja V from Atomos adds wireless timecode, sync, and Bluetooth control to the Ninja V monitor. You can sync and/or control 1000+ Ninja V units equipped with these modules on the same network at ranges up to 984\' in efficient multicam shoots.
ATEM GPI & Tally Inteface Breakout Board
ATEM GPI & Tally Inteface Breakout Board
- Designed for Blackmagic-Designs GPI/Tally box
- Works perfect with the SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link
- Sturdy Phoenix connectors for both inputs and outputs
- DC plug (2.1x5.5, BMD compatible) for external power (routed to GPO connectors)
- Test LED for GPO1 (jumper activated)
- Test button for GPI1
Features it's almost just connectors
The ATEM GPI & Tally Interface provides and easy interface for individual tally lamps to your ATEM infrastructure. The module is essentially a set of solid connector headers which makes it easy to plug in and out each tally lamp on the set. Use it for the ATEM GPI & Tally Interface or the SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link Series.
VICO-4L
VICO-4L
Key features:
- Low latency 32 video lines fixed delay, or according to Genlock/FrameSync
- Compression ratio 4:1(4K3G-SDI), 8:1(4KHD-SDI)
- High image quality high peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR)
- Standardized SMPTE RDD 35 (TICO Alliance)
- 1 RU rack mount size (max dual channel)
Application areas
- Contribution
- Storage cost reduction to storage 1/4. 1/8
- OEM board can be provided
Technical specifications
SDI input BNC 75Ω 3G-SDI Level A 2SI, 12G-SDI Chroma 4:2:2 Bit Depth 10Bits Frame rate 50P(4:1 only), 59.94P, 60P Encoder input 4K (4 x 3G-SDI), 4K(1x12G-SDI) Decoder output 4K (4 x 3G-SDI)、4K(1x12G-SDI) Signal split mode INTER(2SI: 2 sample interleave division) Dimensions (ｍｍ) 435W x 260D x 44.5H Power supply AC 100～240V Power consumption 30VA Weight About 3.0Kg Operation temperature ０～35℃ Operation humidity 20 to 80% RH * No condensation
Bluefish444 Synapse SDI110 Mini Converter
Bluefish444 Synapse SDI110 Mini Converter
The SDI110 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s SDI to HDMI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse SDI110 allows conversions from HDMI video signals to 3G/HD/SD SDI, and SDi-embedded audio input to HDMI embedded audio, AES digital stereo or Analogue stereo audio output.
Featuring the same high-quality standards as our video cards, the Synapse Mini Converter range offers a range of conversions, video scaling and PsF mode via configurable DIP switches, and an SDI copy input and output for redundancy.
Easy-to-use
- DIP switches allow for configuration of converter
Maximum Connectivity
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI input with embedded audio
- Second 3G/HD/SD-SDI input for redundancy
- SDI loop output
- HDMI output
- AES digital stereo audio output
- Analogue stereo audio output
ETH-GPI Link
Setting up an I/O device have never been this flexible. Connect and control anything from your tally lamps, trigger ATEM switcher routines, control a HyperDeck, change Scopes on a SmartScope Duo and route inputs/outputs on a VideoHub. Defining parameters – single or multiple - for inputs/outputs is extremely fast, thanks to the drop-down menu structure in UniSketch OS. Connect and control up to 8 devices at the same time!
Broadcast I/O easy control or integration with existing systemsBreakout BoardDB25 Connector Configuration
The GPIO controller let you control anything from your tally lamps, a foot switch over ethernet or integration with existing systems such as CCUs, video routing and other video switchers or video infrastructure units. There are almost endless possibilities.
The general-purpose I/O controllers offer 8/16 inputs and 8/16 outputs, all electrically separated with quality relays and optocouplers. GPO is implemented with relays shorting to GND. GPI implemented with optical isolators shorted to GND.
Please notice: SKAARHOJ Controllers with GPI inputs accept open collector and relay outputs (pulled to GND). The default HD15 tally connector on the TriCaster TC1 does not provide a direct working signal to the ETH-GPI Link. Converting the 5V potential to GND is needed.
The DB25 connector configuration is similar to the Blackmagic Design GPI & Tally Interface. If you fancy a breakout board for the DB25 connector with Phoenix connectors then have a look at the Breakout Board.
Device Settings
The ETH-GPI Link runs UniSketch OS which allows you to configure the device for multiple hardware devices such as the ATEM Switcher, HyperDeck, SmartScopes, VideoHubs, AJA KUMO Routers, vMix and more - see the entire list. You can even configure the unit to control multiple hardware devices at the same time! The microprocessor (SKAARDUINO Due) inside the ETH-GPI Link allows connections to a maximum number of 8 devices.
Try and configure a unit for your self at cores.skaarhoj.com
GPIO 8 channels input. 8 channels output
ETH-GPI Link Features
- 1 x DB25 Connector Configuration
- 8 GPO
- 8 GPI
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 2.9 cm
- Weight 0.215 kg
Dual GPIO 16 channels input. 16 channels output
ETH-GPI Link w. GPI Option Features
- 2 x DB25 Connector Configuration
- 16 GPO
- 16 GPI
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 4.9 cm
- Weight 0.300 kg
UniSketch OS Config Page configure GPI & GPO
A number of default configurations exists for the ETH-GPI Link utilizing various Device Cores. Use any of these if they suit your application or use them as inspiration to build your configuration. As we develop more Device Cores additional default configurations will be added to the ETH-GPI Link.
By entering the UniSketch OS config page for a specific default configuration this is the overview you are presented with. By pressing on either of the In/Out pins the menu will jump to that particular input/output setting. Here you can define actions for almost any of the ATEM parameters, control HyperDeck, SmartScope and VideoHub and more hardware devices - see the overview on Device Cores.
To learn the specific behaviour for GPI and GPO for each parameter we refer to the specific Device Core manuals.
By selecting a action, for instance a ATEM parameter to control, a number of options will appear such as selecting 1ME or 2ME, particular sources and default, Hold Down, Toggle or Cycle behaviour.
Overview of default configurations for the ETH-GPI LinkUniSketch Config Page for ETH-GPI Link
This is a short demo of the UniSketch V2.0 web interface running on a ETH-GPI Link. The purpose of this demo is just to provide examples on how you configure devices in the UniSketch menu.
SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link is the perfect companion for your KUMO router if you wish to set routes and read states with wires! We will show you how its done, how flexible the configuration is - you can even connect to multiple KUMO routers from the same GPI device
Various Use Cases for ETH-GPI Link:
NewTek TriCaster + Blackmagic ATEM get tally from TriCaster in sync with ATEM
How to get tally from a NewTek TriCaster switcher onto a ATEM switcher? The scenario is:
- Video switching done on TriCaster
- ATEM Switcher utilized to control cameras (Studio Camera, URSA Mini and URSA Broadcast)
- ATEM Tally needs to follow TriCaster.
The ETH-GPI Link can help to resolve this, but first please check if the SDI-GPI Link is more suitable for you.
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - GPI
In this setup the ETH-GPI Link will connect to the ATEM Switcher and set Preview/Program accordingly to the signals it receives on the GPI In.
Use the default config "ATEM Connectivity".
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - GPIATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - IP
In this setup the ETH-GPI Link will connect to the ATEM Switcher + the TriCaster and via Virtual Hardware Components on the ETH-GPI Link translate Program/Preview states to the ATEM so the two switchers are in sync.
Use the default config "ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally".
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - IPJoystick Override RCP touchdown via hold groups
By using the "Hold Group" feature found in Device Cores such as Blackmagic ATEM + VideoHub and AJA KUMO Routers, RCP Touchdown function can be used. The Hold Groups feature will fall back to a previous source for a group of triggers using a queue system and finally to the first previous value before any trigger in the group was activated.
Example of using "Hold Group" for AUX routing on BMD ATEM.Example of using "Hold Group" for routing on BMD VideoHubSending GPI over Ethernet and much more!
With the TCP Server + Raw Panel device cores you can network SKAARHOJ controllers in unparallelled ways - not just two controllers but whole groups of them if you please. This video will first demonstrate how you can easily transport a GPI input trigger on an ETH-GPI Link box over network to a relay on another ETH-GPI Link far away with a latency of just 10 ms. And it’s duplex! Then the video moves on to demonstrate how a Tally Box system from SKAARHOJ can quickly be reconfigured to connect to such a ETH-GPI Link box while it’s still also serving tally from an ATEM Switcher. All this is even just scratching the surface of the possibilities.
See details for linking two ETH-GPI Link together here.
Routing Control for Panasonic AW-RP50 & AW-RP120Panasonic AW-RP50 Remote Camera ControllerPanasonic AW-RP120 Remote Camera Controller
If you would like to get routing control from the Panasonic AW-RP50 or the AW-RP120 Remote Camera Controller the ETH-GPI Link is the perfect match.
The AW-RP50 and AW-RP120 outputs Tally in a binary format but the ETH-GPI Link can accommodate this with the "In1-4 Binary" GPI In option from the UniSketch OS System.
Please have a look at the section "Triggering Actions from Binary Inputs" in the Installation and Operation Manual to learn more about this feature.
Update January 2019
We now have a Device Core for the AW-RP120/AW-RP150 which can perform routing control without the need of a GPI cable. Check out the manual for the Device Core and the default config: Panasonic AW-RP1xx on the ETH-GPI Link.
Bluefish444 Synapse ANA140 Mini Converter
Bluefish444 Synapse ANA140 Mini Converter
The ANA140 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s analogue to SDI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse ANA140 allows conversions from Composite, Component SD/HD, and S-video signals to 3G-SDI, and AES/ANA audio input to SDI-embedded audio output.
Featuring the same high-quality standards as our video cards, the Synapse Mini Converter range offers a range of conversions, video scaling and PsF mode via configurable DIP switches, and an SDI copy output for redundancy.
Easy-to-use
- DIP switches allow for configuration of converter
Maximum Connectivity
- Composite Video input
- Component Video input
- S-video input
- 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- AES digital stereo audio input
- Analogue stereo audio input
ETH-SDI Link
Receives “UDP Camera Control” information over Ethernet and forwards it on the SDI out connector. Used to merge network data from multiple RCPs onto a single SDI wire.
Multiple Controllers single returnMultiple Controllers, Single Return, Any Switcher. Firmware: ETH2SDI
In this setup multiple SKAARHOJ panels connect with a SKAARHOJ ETH-SDI Link over ethernet which in turn multiplexes this into the 3G-SDI output. If you have the ATEM Talkback Converter 4K or the ATEM Studio Converter this is a great add-on for your RCP/RCP Mini setup.
On the 3G-SDI input of the ETH-SDI Link any 3G-SDI input can be supplied and may even contain ancillary data for color and tally on its own which will be passed through unless incoming ethernet data takes momentary priority. For example, if a Newtek Tricaster supplies a PGM out with tally data to the 3G SDI-in, the tally data will be passed through, but may be overridden if tally data is passed to the ETH-GPI Link over Ethernet from an RCP
Camera Support
The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield supports the following formats: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, but the camera doesn´t have to be running the same video format as the program input, so you can use cameras in Ultra HD while the camera protocol is sent over HD signal to the camera
Single Controller multiple returnsSingle Controller, Multiple Returns, Any Switcher. Firmware: ETH2SDI
In this setup a single SKAARHOJ panel connects with multiple SKAARHOJ ETH-SDI Links over ethernet which in turn multiplexes this into the individual 3G-SDI outputs on each ETH-SDI Link unit. Tally needs to originate from the single SKAARHOJ panel. Either by having a SKAARHOJ panel with GPI input, by using our Device Cores if the video switcher is supported or by having a ETH-GPI Link to interface with GPI and relay information to the shading panel.
Alternative Firmwares for ETH-SDI Link
The SKAARHOJ ETH-SDI Link mainly functions as a device that receives Blackmagic Camera Control data over UDP and embeds it on SDI (“ETH2SDI” Firmware). However, a number of other firmwares are possible.
- “ATEM2SDI” firmware: Embeds color data on SDI in a situation where a network connection to an ATEM switcher is feasible while an SDI connection is not, for instance if there are thousands of kilometers between the ATEM and the camera and a VPN can be used to channel the network through. In such a scenario, the ETH-SDI Link would establish a network connection to the ATEM and use it to extract the data otherwise embedded on SDI out of the switcher and embed it “locally”. Requires low latency network.
Bridging ATEM Camera Control over VPN NetworkWireless Access Points not the supported case
Please notice the supported case for the ETH-SDI Link is wired ethernet connection. We have no experience in guiding you with wireless connection and will not be able to support you with any details as to bridging the communication with wireless access points. If you are interested in wireless control please see the back catalog item WIFI-B4 Link.
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ETH-SDI Link Features
- Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 2.9 cm
- Weight 0.245 kg
Bluefish444 Synapse HDMI120 Mini Converter
Bluefish444 Synapse HDMI120 Mini Converter
The HDMI120 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s SDI to HDMI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse HDMI120 allows conversions from SDI signals to HDMI, and AES/ANA/SDI embedded audio input to HDMI embedded audio output.
Featuring the same high-quality standards as our video cards, the Synapse Mini Converter range offers a range of conversions, video scaling and PsF mode via configurable DIP switches, and an HDMI copy input & SDI copy output for redundancy.
Easy-to-use
- DIP switches allow for configuration of converter
Maximum Connectivity
- HDMi input with 8 channels of embedded audio
- Second HDMI input for redundancy
- 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- AES digital stereo audio input
- Analogue stereo audio input
ETH-LANC Link
Principal setup for the ETH-LANC Link - one camera.Principal setup for the ETH-LANC Link - multiple cameras.
Meet your ETH-LANC Link product presentation video
Features a world of options
- 2.5 mm connector
- LANC Protocol or Canon RC-V100 Protocol
- Camera Selector
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
Device cores popular choices
ETH-LANC Link works with two device cores:
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SDI-GPI Link
The SKAARHOJ SDI-GPI Link box will accept 16 digital inputs from your video infrastructure and convert them into Blackmagic Camera Control Tally signals. This will for instance enable any video switcher with tally contact closure outputs to send essential tally information to your supported Blackmagic cameras such as URSA Mini (+Pro) or Studio Camera series.
Features how does it work DB25 Connector Configuration Example of possibilities in the web interface
From the factory the box is configured to control camera IDs 1-8. When input 1-8 is closed to GND, the red tally flag for camera 1-8 respectively will be set on the SDI output from the box. Likewise input 9-16 (on the same DB25 connector) will result in green tally (preview) being set on the SDI output.
If you want tally control of camera IDs other than 1-8 or if you want just red tally for camera 1-16 for instance, you simply configure the inputs in the web interface (see picture).
The SDI input should be connected to your source for the camera return feed. This would typically be a program output and possibly enriched with CCU data via either an ATEM switcher, the SKAARHOJ RCP, ATEM CCU console or the Blackmagic Arduino Shield. The SDI Tally box passes through all CCU information and only overrides Tally information.
Camera Support
The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield supports the following formats: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, but the camera doesn´t have to be running the same video format as the program input, so you can use cameras in Ultra HD while the camera protocol is sent over HD signal to the camera.
Supported Hardware Devices
Check out the UniSketch page to see which types of hardware devices supported in the SDI-GPI Link.
Connection Diagram principle sketch for setup with the SDI-GPI Link Principle sketch for setup with the SDI-GPI Link
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SDI-GPI Link Features
- 1 x DB25 Connector
- 16 Digital inputs
- Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 4.9 cm
- Weight 0.315 kg
Neuron – Network Attached Processor
Neuron – Network Attached Processor
