Blackmagic Design — Standards Conversion

Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G — 8-Channel IP Standards Converter

Convert up to 8 independent channels of SD, HD, and Ultra HD video simultaneously over redundant 100G Ethernet — SMPTE-2110 native, SMPTE 2022-7 compliant, in a single broadcast 1RU chassis.

SMPTE-2110 Native SMPTE 2022-7 Ready 1RU Form Factor Up to 2160p60

8ch

Simultaneous
conversions

100G

Dual Ethernet
ports

2160p60

Max Ultra HD
standard

1RU

Rack unit
height

Product description

The Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G standards converter is engineered for modern IP broadcast facilities, live production trucks, and high-density post-production environments. It delivers 8 fully independent channels of simultaneous Up, Down, and Cross conversion — covering every SD, HD, and Ultra HD format up to 2160p60 — all through a single 100G Ethernet connection.

Built on native SMPTE ST 2110 transport, it integrates directly into managed broadcast IP networks, carrying 10-bit video, audio, and ancillary data with frame-accurate PTP clock synchronization. Dual 100G ports enable full SMPTE 2022-7 Seamless Protection Switching — continuously comparing RTP packet sequences across two independent network paths so your broadcast never drops a frame, even during a network failure.

A dedicated NMOS IS-04/IS-05 control port isolates routing traffic from your media network. Dual redundant AC power supplies and front-to-back quiet cooling make this a reliable 24/7 broadcast-grade workhorse. A front panel LCD, speaker, and headphone output let operators monitor video and audio directly on-unit. Available in 13 languages for global deployment.

How SMPTE 2022-7 Seamless Protection Switching works: Two identical media streams travel over separate 100G connections simultaneously. The converter compares RTP packets by sequence number in real time and reconstructs every frame from whichever packet arrives first — the switchover is instantaneous and totally invisible to downstream equipment.

Key features & benefits

8 independent channels of Up, Down & Cross conversion
Replace an entire rack of legacy converters — one device handles every SD, HD, and Ultra HD standard simultaneously up to 2160p60.
Native 100G SMPTE-2110 with full SMPTE 2022-7 redundancy
Dual 100G Ethernet ports deliver seamless protection switching across separate network paths — zero dropped frames, broadcast-grade resilience.
Dedicated NMOS control port for clean IP routing
Isolate IS-04/IS-05 management traffic onto its own interface, keeping control completely separate from your high-bandwidth media flows.
Dual redundant AC power & quiet 1RU cooling
Built for 24/7 continuous operation — redundant power supplies and front-to-back airflow in a compact single rack unit.
Front panel A/V monitoring & 13-language support
LCD display, built-in speaker, and headphone output for instant on-unit checks. Localized for 13 languages for international broadcast workflows.

Blackmagic UpDownCross 100G standards converter panel view

Technical specifications

Connections — 100G IP Network

100G QSFP28

2 x 100G QSFP28 ports with ST 2022-7 redundant delivery across two SMPTE-2110 networks

Senders & Receivers

Per 100G connection

8 x Ultra HD or HD simultaneous streams

Control Network — 1G

1G RJ45

1 x 1G RJ45 for NMOS control, configuration and firmware updates

SMPTE ST 2110 — IP Audio Inputs

Embedded audio in

16 ch embedded audio on each 2110 IP video stream over 100G Ethernet

SMPTE ST 2110 — IP Audio Outputs

Embedded audio out

16 ch embedded audio on each 2110 IP video stream over 100G Ethernet

Analog Audio Output

Headphone jack

1 x 6.35 mm (1/4") headphone jack on front panel

Computer Interface

USB-C

1 x USB-C for configuration and firmware updates

Power

Dual AC inputs

2 x IEC C14 power inputs with dual redundant AC power supplies