Blackmagic Design — Broadcast Converters

Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G

12G-SDI to 100G SMPTE-2110 IP Converter — 16 channels bidirectional in 1RU

SKU: CONVNVIPP/EX10012G8 1RU Rack-Mount

$2,995

Conversion Channels

100G

Redundant Ethernet

1RU

Rack Form Factor

Ultra HD at 60p

Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G connector panel — 8x 12G-SDI BNC inputs and outputs

Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G system integration diagram — 12G-SDI to 100G SMPTE-2110 IP network

Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G installed in broadcast rack — 1RU bidirectional IP converter

What the Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G Does

If your facility runs on 12G-SDI — cameras, routers, production switchers — and you are moving toward a SMPTE-2110 IP infrastructure, the Blackmagic Design SDI Expander 8x12G is the bridge that makes it work. It converts eight independent 12G-SDI signals to SMPTE-2110 over redundant 100G Ethernet, while simultaneously converting eight separate IP streams back to 12G-SDI outputs. Both directions. Full bandwidth. All at once.

That is 16 channels of real-time bidirectional conversion in a single 1RU device. For broadcast engineers managing OB trucks, central equipment rooms, or live production facilities, the density alone changes the calculus on an IP upgrade. And because both 100G Ethernet ports run SMPTE 2022-7 seamless protection switching, a network fault during a live broadcast does not cost you a single frame.

Announced at NAB 2026, this is Blackmagic Design's most capable 12G-SDI to 100G Ethernet broadcast converter to date — available now through CoreMicro, an authorized Blackmagic Design reseller.

Key Features

Channel Density

16 Channels in 1RU

Eight 12G-SDI-to-IP and eight IP-to-SDI channels operate simultaneously — the highest per-rack-unit conversion density for live broadcast and OB truck applications.

100G IP Redundancy

SMPTE 2022-7 Protection

Two QSFP28 100G Ethernet ports carry identical SMPTE-2110 streams across independent network paths. Perfect frame reconstruction in real time — no dropped frames, no audio glitches.

Multi-Format SDI

SD, HD, and Ultra HD Auto-Switching

All eight 12G-SDI connections automatically switch between SD, 1080i HD, 1080p HD, and 4K Ultra HD. One physical connection handles every format — no manual reconfiguration in the field.

IP Routing

NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 Compliant

A dedicated NMOS Ethernet port makes this a first-class SMPTE-2110 device in any software-defined broadcast environment. Supports IS-04 v1.3.2 and IS-05 v1.1.2.

Front Panel

LCD Monitor with Audio Output

2.2-inch color LCD with built-in speaker and headphone jack. Monitor video, audio, and timecode without an external display — essential during truck builds and rack installations.

Power Reliability

Dual Redundant AC Supplies

Two independent AC power supplies guard against single-PSU failure. The resilience expected in 24/7 broadcast operations and live transmission environments where downtime is not an option.

Why It Matters

Your existing 12G-SDI gear stays relevant

A full SDI rip-and-replace is expensive and operationally risky. The SDI Expander 8x12G lets cameras, switchers, and routers that already work continue working — while everything connects to a modern 100G SMPTE-2110 network. Real capital expenditure avoided, not deferred.

Redundancy that holds under live conditions

SMPTE 2022-7 protection switching runs continuously across both 100G paths. If a switch fails during a live event, the switchover happens in real time — no visible glitch, no audio dropout. Connect redundant ports to separate Ethernet switches for full network-path redundancy.

Full NMOS IP routing integration

The dedicated NMOS port means the SDI Expander 8x12G registers cleanly with IS-04 and IS-05 compliant control systems. IP routing panels and remote production platforms see it as a fully managed SMPTE-2110 device from the moment it connects.

Scale without re-engineering

Because the SDI Expander 8x12G connects to standard 100G Ethernet fabric shared by the Blackmagic Design SMPTE-2110 ecosystem — cameras, StudioBridge units, 2110 IP Converters — you can add capacity incrementally. No parallel infrastructure required.

Use Cases

📡

Broadcast Facility Migration

Integrate 12G-SDI master control into a 100G SMPTE-2110 fabric without replacing cameras or switchers.

🚌

OB Truck Builds

16 channels of bidirectional conversion in 1RU where rack space is measured in millimeters.

🎥

Live Sports Production

Camera feeds in, program returns out simultaneously. Full 2022-7 redundancy keeps a network fault invisible.

🖧

Remote Production (REMI)

Convert SDI at the venue to 100G IP for transport, then reconvert to SDI at the remote hub.

🏟️

Venue and Stadium

One optical fiber carries 8 channels of Ultra HD across the entire venue on a 100G IP network.

Technical Specifications

Connections

SDI Inputs	8 x 12G-SDI BNC — SD, HD, Ultra HD
SDI Outputs	8 x 12G-SDI BNC — SD, HD, Ultra HD
IP Connections	2 x 100G QSFP28 — SMPTE 2022-7
NMOS Port	1 x dedicated NMOS Ethernet
Total Channels	16 simultaneous (8 SDI→IP + 8 IP→SDI)
Software Control	USB-C front panel, Ethernet remote

Video Standards

HD Standards	720p50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98–60
Ultra HD	2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Color Precision	10-bit 4:2:2 YUV
Audio	16 ch embedded, 48 kHz, 24-bit
IP Standard	SMPTE ST 2110-20, 21, 30, 40
PTP Sync	IEEE 1588-2008, SMPTE ST 2059-1/2059-2

IP Compliance

IP Redundancy	SMPTE 2022-7 seamless protection switching
NMOS IS-04	v1.3.2 discovery and registration
NMOS IS-05	v1.1.2 connection management
SDI Compliance	SMPTE 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M, 2081-1/10, 2082-1/10

Physical and Power

Form Factor	1RU rack-mount
Power Supply	Dual redundant AC, 100–240V 50/60Hz
Display	2.2-inch color LCD, speaker, headphone
Localization	13 languages
Warranty	1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
MSRP	$2,995 USD (excluding duties)

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