The Blackmagic Design Videohub Mini 8x4 12G Video Router in Black is a compact zero latency video router that supports any combination of SD, HD, and Ultra HD on the router at the same time. It has 8 12G-SDI inputs and 4 12G-SDI outputs plus reference connections for locking clean switch outputs in a compact 2/3 rack width size. The front panel control panel lets you quickly route a video connection and even includes an emergency 12G-SDI connection for patching in external gear and USB-C webcam video out. It also features SDI re-clocking, external Ethernet control and supports all SDI video standards up to 2160p60. This is the largest model with a 2/3 rack width.

Eliminates Complex Cable Mess

Blackmagic Videohub Mini routers are designed for adding extra inputs to all types of SDI broadcast equipment. They are designed to be small, so they take up very little space in mobile racks, where space is limited. You can add extra inputs to ATEM switchers, or add input selection to streaming encoders and HyperDeck recorders. You can also use it to add extra inputs to video monitors. Routers are fantastic because you can make changes to connections without frantically patching cables in the middle of a job. If you have an urgent customer need or emergency, you can connect gear to the SDI connections on the front panel. That means you can handle the unexpected without rewiring your rack.

Front Panel Includes Router Control and Video Patching

The front panel design of the Blackmagic Videohub Mini has been designed for fast cut-bus style switching with dedicated buttons for outputs and inputs. To route a video connection, simply select the destination button and then press the source button. That provides all the routing control you need, even though the routers are designed to fit into small, portable racks. The front panel also has 12G-SDI video connections for patching in external gear, and the front panel input connection will override the highest rear input connection when video is connected. The front panel also has a USB webcam output so you can connect a computer for recording, video scopes or streaming software. If you urgently need to plug in external gear, you can use the front panel connections. All models have 12G-SDI in, and the 8x4 model also has 12G-SDI out. There is also a USB-C webcam out. It is equipped with high-quality input selection buttons that trigger instantaneous switching of the source to the selected outputs when they are pressed. The output button selects the desired output, then this output will be the one changed when you press the input buttons. To route, press the output button first, then select the input button.

Advanced 12G-SDI for SD, HD, and Ultra HD Routing

All models of Blackmagic Videohub Mini feature advanced 12G-SDI connections which are multi rate so they support any SD, HD, and Ultra HD video format up to 2160p60. That means you can connect any SD, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, and 12G-SDI equipment. Plus, Blackmagic Videohub Mini also supports routing any video standard on the same router at the same time. 12G-SDI gives you high frame rate Ultra HD via a single BNC connection that also works with all your regular HD equipment, so you can seamlessly switch different video inputs and the SDI output standard will change automatically. With 12G-SDI you get a future-proof technology that connects to the equipment you have now and in the future.

Has Its Own Clean Switch

All models of the Blackmagic Videohub Mini feature a ‘clean switch’ function that ensures stable video transitions when switching between sources. However, the clean switch feature is unique because it's set on each output, not on the inputs. This is important because the re-sync processors needed for clean switch can add or remove video frames from the video.