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Black rack-mount video router with front LCD screen and rotary control knob

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G Video Router

SKU CH-BC0Q-MJWEH

Zero-latency 12G-SDI router with 40 inputs and 40 outputs supporting video up to 2160p60 in a 2 RU chassis

  • Zero-latency routing switches video instantly
  • 40 12G-SDI inputs handle 2160p60 signals
  • 40 12G-SDI outputs deliver DCI 4K60 video
  • Front-panel buttons and spin knob enable direct control
  • Redundant power and reference fit in 2 RU

Zero-Latency 12G-SDI Video Router

The Blackmagic Design Videohub 40x40 12G is a zero-latency routing switcher built for professional broadcast and post-production environments. It handles any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD signals simultaneously across 40 12G-SDI inputs and 40 12G-SDI outputs. The unit fits in a 2 RU rack space and includes redundant power connections for reliability. Operators route signals using front-panel buttons, a spin knob with electronic clutch or external Ethernet control.

Thermal and Power Profile

The router operates within a standard 2 RU chassis using passive cooling and redundant internal power supplies. No acoustic or power-draw figures are supplied by the manufacturer. SDI re-clocking on every port regenerates the signal without adding measurable latency. The design targets continuous operation in climate-controlled equipment rooms rather than silent studio floors.

Included Software Control

The bundled Videohub Software provides a graphical interface for routing, labelling and monitoring sources over Ethernet. It replaces the need for dedicated hardware control panels in many workflows. The software also enables firmware updates and configuration backups. Buyers who require physical button panels or third-party automation integration must source those separately.

Highlights

  • Zero-latency routing switches video instantly
  • 40 12G-SDI inputs handle 2160p60 signals
  • 40 12G-SDI outputs deliver DCI 4K60 video
  • Front-panel buttons and spin knob enable direct control
  • Redundant power and reference fit in 2 RU

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Videohub 40x40 12G and what step is often missed?

Mount the 2 RU unit in a rack, connect up to 40 12G-SDI inputs and 40 12G-SDI outputs, attach both redundant power supplies, and link the reference signal; the step often missed is confirming each SDI connection locks at the correct standard up to 2160p60.

What maintenance or replacement will the Videohub 40x40 12G need later?

The dual redundant power supplies are the only field-replaceable modules; keep spares on hand and verify both LEDs stay green, as a single supply failure is the first hardware item that requires replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained 2160p60 operation?

Continuous 12G-SDI throughput across all 40 paths generates steady heat in the 2 RU chassis; if airflow is restricted, thermal protection will throttle routing before any port or processing limit is reached.

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