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Silver 1RU rack unit with front-panel XLR and RCA connectors, rear SDI and fiber ports, built-in rack ears

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. SWRCONVRCK2 ATEM Studio Converter 2 1RU 4-Channel

SKU CH-68K4-SZN75 MPN SWRCONVRCK2

Rack-mountable 1RU unit converts four fibre camera feeds to SDI with talkback, tally and analogue audio outputs up to 28 miles

  • Video InputSDI Video Input 4 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera inputs 1
  • Audio OutputAnalog Audio Output 4 x 3-Pin XLR Balanced Audio Pairs (1 x
  • System RequirementsOS Compatibility Mac: OS X 10.7 Lion and later OS X 10.8 Mou
  • Power Supply110 - 220V AC, 50/60 Hz 12 - 31 V DC redundant input Note: I
  • Feature4 Bi-Directional Converters in 1RU Unit Optical Fiber Signal
  • Dimensions18.9" x 1.7" 1RU size with built-in rack mount ears
  • Transmit video up to 28 miles over single-mode fiber
  • Convert four fiber signals to 10-bit SD/HD-SDI in one rack unit
  • Connect and control up to four ATEM Camera Converters simultaneously
  • Manage camera talkback with select, volume and mute controls
  • Power from 110-220 V AC or 12-31 V DC redundant input

Studio Converter for Live Production

The Blackmagic Design SWRCONVRCK2 is a 1RU rack-mounted studio converter that links up to four remote camera converters over single-mode optical fiber. It provides four 10-bit SD/HD-SDI camera inputs and one program input with embedded tally data, making it suitable for multi-camera outside broadcasts, studio floors or large venue productions where cable runs exceed copper limits.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The unit operates from 110 to 220V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and also accepts a redundant 12 to 31V DC supply for backup installations. An IEC power cord is required but not included, and no redundant power supply is bundled. The compact 1RU chassis relies on passive cooling, so acoustic output remains low in typical control-room or OB-truck environments.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Optical fiber links support signal transmission up to 28 miles without repeaters, maintaining 10-bit SD or HD video quality over extended runs. Four bi-directional converters handle continuous camera return feeds, talkback with select, volume and mute, and tally routing simultaneously. The converter is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8 and later, plus Windows 7 and 8, for long-duration monitoring and control sessions.

Highlights

  • Transmit video up to 28 miles over single-mode fiber
  • Convert four fiber signals to 10-bit SD/HD-SDI in one rack unit
  • Connect and control up to four ATEM Camera Converters simultaneously
  • Manage camera talkback with select, volume and mute controls
  • Power from 110-220 V AC or 12-31 V DC redundant input

Specifications

BrandBlackmagic Design
ModelSWRCONVRCK2
Video InputSDI Video Input
4 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable camera inputs
1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable program input from switcher, including Tally information embedded in
the SDI signal
Optical Fiber Video Input
4 x single mode SD/HD switchable camera inputs with LC connector
Audio OutputAnalog Audio Output
4 x 3-Pin XLR Balanced Audio Pairs (1 x pair per fiber input)
2 x RCA jacks provide a L/R stereo pair
System RequirementsOS Compatibility
Mac:
OS X 10.7 Lion and later
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and later
Windows:
Windows 7
Windows 8
Power Supply110 - 220V AC, 50/60 Hz
12 - 31 V DC redundant input
Note: IEC powercord is required/not included, redundant power supply not included
Feature4 Bi-Directional Converters in 1RU Unit
Optical Fiber Signal Range 28 Miles
Connects up to 4 ATEM Camera Converters
4 x Fiber to SDI 10 bit Converters
4 x Switchable SD/HD-SDI Outputs
Camera Talkback with Select, Vol & Mute
Connect to ATEM Switchers/Converters
Supports SDI Switcher Tally Output
Send PGM Feed to Fiber Connected Cameras
Dimensions18.9" x 1.7"
1RU size with built-in rack mount ears
Weight4 lbs.
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size533 × 203 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the SWRCONVRCK2 in a rack and what is the step people get wrong?

Mount the 1RU unit using the built-in rack ears in an 18.9 inch deep rack; the step often missed is connecting the IEC power cord and the separate 12 to 31 volt DC redundant feed, both required for full redundancy.

What maintenance or replacement will the SWRCONVRCK2 need later?

The four LC single-mode fiber connectors and the 3-pin XLR audio pairs should be inspected and cleaned periodically; the internal power supply has no user-serviceable parts and the redundant DC input should be tested annually.

What limit shows up first on the SWRCONVRCK2 under sustained use?

The optical fiber signal range is rated at 28 miles; beyond that distance the SD/HD video path degrades before any thermal or power limit is reached.

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