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Build your own 3 Gb/s SDI
and optical fiber router!

Universal Videohub lets you build your own broadcast quality 3 Gb/s SDI and optical fiber SDI router for SD, HD, 4:4:4 and 2K video formats. Universal Videohub frames come in a choice of two sizes that let you expand your router up to either a 72 x 72 or 288 x 288 crosspoint size. Every interface module in the router is card based, with each card featuring 4 inputs and 4 outputs. Mix and match interfaces and build a router with all SDI, all optical fiber SDI or a combination of both.

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Amazing Routing Options

Universal Videohub is perfect for when you need to route SDI and optical fiber connections. Get incredible 3 Gb/s SDI routing, plus the ability to send and receive video signals over long distances using optical fiber. That’s great for use in larger facilities and for large scale events. Route directly from one SDI or optical fiber device to another, from SDI to optical fiber or vice versa. Only Universal Videohub lets you upgrade to a larger rack frame and protect your investment in interface cards and power supplies!

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Universal Videohub Control

Control routing directly with a computer, hardware control panel or even an iPad.
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Universal Videohub SDI Interface

Includes 4 BNC SDI inputs and 4 BNC SDI outputs on a single interface card.
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Universal Videohub Optical Fiber Interface

Includes 4 optical fiber SDI inputs and 4 optical fiber SDI outputs on a single interface card.
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Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable

Add 4 independent control ports to any SDI or Optical Fiber Interface card.
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Universal Videohub 450W Power Card

Add up to 3 external 12 volt power bricks.
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Universal Videohub Crosspoint

Supports up to 72 inputs and 72 outputs.
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Universal Videohub 72

Add up to 18 interface cards in a 72 rack frame.
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Fans

Removable fan tray with fans that can be easily accessed and replaced.
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Innovative Features

Universal Videohub 72 lets you add up to 18 interface cards, and Universal Videohub 288 up to 72 cards, which is great for broadcast and post facilities with lots of equipment. You can hot swap interface cards while working live without the need to power down the router.

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Intelligent Design

Universal Videohub models feature a frame based design with the freedom to build a router to suit your needs. The design also integrates crosspoint and power redundancy and when you need to expand you can use the same interface cards in a larger frame.

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Automatic SDI Switching

3 Gb/s SDI connections automatically switch between SD, HD, 4:4:4 and 2K video formats, so you can move the highest quality video between all your editing systems, decks, monitors and more. Simultaneously route copper SDI and optical fiber SDI signals in the same router.

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Modular Interface Cards

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Each SDI and optical fiber SDI interface card features 4 inputs and 4 outputs, plus a breakout cable port for deck control. The Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable breaks out to 4 separate RS-422 connections. SDI and optical fiber interface cards also support 16 channels of embedded SDI audio, so all the audio channels in your signal are routed together with the video. For maximum flexibility, interface cards are all the same size and fit both Universal Videohub 72 and Universal Videohub 288, which is great if you need to use an alternative frame size in the future.

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Universal Videohub 72 or 288

Universal Videohub 72 is a fully scalable 3 Gb/s SDI and deck control router. Add either regular copper SDI or optical fiber SDI interface cards as you need, up to a 72 x 72 SDI size router. The Universal Videohub 72 rack frame is only 5 RU and 6 inches deep and can support a single 72 x 72 crosspoint card and a single power supply card. The Universal Videohub 288 is the ultimate 3 Gb/s SDI and deck control router. With a choice of 72 x 72 or 288 x 288 crosspoint cards, the frame can be easily upgraded using hot swappable regular BNC SDI or optical fiber interface modules that also include full deck control. If you need redundancy then simply add a second crosspoint card for true 24/7 reliability! All inputs have auto standards detection and all outputs are re-clocked. Universal Videohub 288 features an 18 rack unit frame that is less than 6 inches deep. You also get ethernet and serial connectivity, third party control and redundant power supplies. Universal Videohub 288 lets you start small for an affordable cost and then expand its size and even add full redundancy as your needs grow! Compare models >

Universal Videohub
Universal Videohub 72 Card based router frame supports up to 72 x 72 3G-SDI and 72 control. US$3,235 Buy Now
Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint Crosspoint card for Universal Videohub 72 with ethernet control. US$3,235 Buy Now
Universal Videohub SDI Interface 3G-SDI interface for Universal Videohub. 4 x SDI in, out and deck control. US$429 Buy Now
Universal Videohub Optical Fiber Interface Optical fiber interface for Universal Videohub. 4 x SDI in, out and deck control. US$1,075 Buy Now
Universal Videohub 450W Power Card Low cost power card for Universal Videohub supports power bricks up to 450W. US$429 Buy Now
Universal Videohub 12V 150W Power Supply 12V 150W Power supply for Universal Videohub 72. US$119 Buy Now
Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable Interface card remote cable with 4 x 9 pin deck control connections. US$85 Buy Now
Universal Videohub 288 Card based router frame up to 288 x 288 3G-SDI, 288 control and redundancy. US$10,795 Buy Now
Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint Crosspoint card for Universal Videohub 288 with ethernet control. US$9,715 Buy Now
Universal Videohub Power Supply Rack based power supply and card for Universal Videohub for large routers. US$3,235 Buy Now