Blackmagic Routing & Distribution

Blackmagic has various routing and distribution products that serve a essential tools for managing your video signals in a broadcast environment. There are various router models available that provide different functionality and different ways to fit into your production setups. There are also simpler distribution units for less complex needs.

Blackmagic Router Overview

Blackmagic offers a range of routers designed to manage video signals efficiently across different production setups, making them a popular choice for churches.
  • Router Models: Blackmagic routers come in various configurations, including 10x10, 20x20, 40x40, 80x80, and 120x120. The numbers refer to the number of inputs and outputs, providing flexibility for different scales.
  • Versatility: These routers allow you to route any input to any output, whether you need to send a single signal to multiple destinations or different signals to various outputs.

Key Features

Several important features of Blackmagic routers make them a go-to choice for video routing.
  • Input/Output Flexibility: You can mix different resolutions and frame rates across inputs and outputs, allowing for seamless integration of various video sources.
  • Monitoring and Control: The built-in monitor on the front panel displays all inputs, showing resolution and frame rate, which is crucial for ensuring the correct signals are being routed.

Scaling Your Setup

Blackmagic routers are scalable, making them suitable for both small and large production environments. For smaller rooms, a 20x20 router might suffice, while larger campuses may require a 120x120 router. The ability to scale up or down based on your infrastructure needs is helpful for churches as you grow.

Distribution Units

For simpler needs, Blackmagic also offers distribution units, which provide a more straightforward solution for signal management. These units take a single SDI input and distribute it to up to eight outputs, ideal for setups where you don't need the flexibility of a full router.

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