Blackmagic Design Universal VideoHub 72 | Modular Multi-format Routing Matrix with up-to 72 I/O

Build your own router with Universal Videohub 72!
If you're looking for true redundancy and the ability to build your own router with both BNC SDI and optical fiber SDI, then Universal Videohub is the perfect choice. Universal Videohub comes in two models for a maximum 72 x 72 or 288 x 288 crosspoint size, and because every module in the router is card based, you can mix and match components to get the router you need, and hot swap cards in the unlikely event of failure!

Universal Videohub includes powerful features such as SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI auto-switching, built in deck control ports, and ethernet and serial crosspoint control. The larger Universal Videohub 288 model supports dual crosspoint and power supply cards for full redundancy. With Universal Videohub, you get flexibility, quality and redundancy, all at an incredibly affordable price!

Universal Videohub 72 is a fully scalable 3G/HD/SD and deck control routing switcher. 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.

You get full auto standard detection, re-clocking, 3 Gb/s SDI support, 72 x 72 deck control, ethernet/serial control and more. Universal Videohub 72 is a fantastic medium sized router that lets you grow. When you're ready to upgrade, all SDI interface cards, crosspoint and power supply cards can be installed into the larger Universal Videohub 288 chassis!

Build it Yourself
Universal Videohub ships unpopulated, without any cards plugged in, so you are free to build your router any way you want! For example, you can plug in BNC SDI cards and optical fiber SDI cards in any combination depending on the equipment you have. This makes it easy to partially load SDI interface cards, to start at an affordable size, and then add more SDI interface cards over time to grow to a massive 288 x 288 size! To make scalability even easier, the cross point card and power supply cards from the Universal Videohub 72 can be plugged into the Universal Videohub 288. Only Universal Videohub lets you upgrade to a larger rack frame and keep their entire investment in interface cards and power supplies!

24/7 Broadcast Reliability
Universal Videohub is the router you need for true 24/7 reliability because its card based design lets every electronic component be easily replaced in the rare event of failure. Universal Videohub has no electronic components on the motherboard and all electronics can be hot swapped with replacements in case of failure, or when upgrading. Universal Videohub 288 even includes an extra slot for a redundant cross point and power supply. In case of failure, the cross point will instantly change over allowing continuous operation.

SDI Re-Clocking
Videohub also includes built in SDI re-clockers on each SDI input which regenerate the SDI video signal. Every inch of video cable from your SDI video devices degrades the SDI signal. Expensive premium grade "digital" cables can help, however simply cannot eliminate this loss. With SDI re-clocking you can have a regenerated and clean SDI signal out to all the SDI devices in your studio. That means longer cable lengths, and no glitches in your video.

Simultaneous SD, HD or 3 Gb/s Video
Videohub makes it easy to run Standard Definition and High Definition equipment now and add 3 Gb/s SDI equipment in the future. That's because Videohub handles mixed SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI connections all on the same router at the same time. Videohub automatically detects when an SDI input changes, and instantly sets all SDI outputs connected to that input to match. SDI re-clocking and output SDI slew rates change automatically.

World's Highest Quality 3 Gb/s SDI
With the exciting new 3 Gb/s SDI connections built in, Videohub allows twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. Use 3 Gb/s SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. 3 Gb/s SDI has full compatibility with SD, HD or 2K in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 all with a single BNC cable. With 3 Gb/s SDI built in, you have full compatibility with all your current standard definition SDI and high definition SDI equipment, plus any new formats that come along in the future. With Videohub, your studio is future proof.

Build Your Own Universal Videohub 72!

1. Universal Videohub 72
   Rack frame lets you add up to 18 BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interfaces plus a single 72 x 72 crosspoint and power card. Includes removable fan tray and fans.
2. Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint
   Supports up to 72 x 72 SDI and control, ethernet and serial router control, genlock and alarm indictors. Compatible with Universal Videohub 72 and 288 frames.
3. Universal Videohub - SDI Interface
   Includes 4 SDI inputs and 4 SDI outputs, plus 4 deck control. Includes full re-clocking and auto switching SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
4. Universal Videohub - Optical Interface
   Includes 4 inputs and 4 outputs plus 4 deck control, re-clocking and SD, HD and 3 Gb/s. 1310 nm laser drivers and receivers up to 25 km at 3 Gb/s.
5. Universal Videohub - 450W Power Card
   Lets you add up to 3 external 12 volt power supply "bricks" (sold seperately) as you need. 3 power supplies gives you enough power for 288 x 288 BNC SDI!
6. Universal Videohub - Remote Cable
   If you need remote control then use this cable to add four independent remote control ports to either the BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interfaces!

What's new in Videohub 9.0

• Support for the new Blackmagic Videohub 80x80 12G

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

• macOS 12.0 Monterey or later
• macOS 13.0 Ventura
• A suitable USB 2.0 port for software updates
• A suitable ethernet connection

Minimum System Requirements for Windows

• Microsoft Windows 10
• Microsoft Windows 11
• A suitable USB 2.0 port for software updates
• A suitable ethernet connection

What's new in Blackmagic Videohub 7.0.8

• General performance and stability improvements.

What's new in Videohub 7.0.6

• Improved cut-bus configuration for Videohub Smart Control Pro.
• Software support for Apple M1 computers.
• General performance and stability improvements.

What's new in Videohub 7.0.5

• Fix bug where GPI and Tally interface doesn’t display settings when connected over Ethernet.
• Improved start up and network control of Blackmagic Master Control Pro.
• Improved label saving and recalling.

What's new in Videohub 7.0.3

• General performance and stability improvements when using Teranex Mini IP Video 12G.

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

• macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
• macOS Big Sur 11.0
• A suitable USB 2 port for software updates
• A suitable ethernet connection

Minimum System Requirements for Windows

• Microsoft Windows 10
• Any Windows PC with an ethernet port and free USB 2 port

Installing Videohub software

• Before installing the software, we recommend that you run "Uninstall Videohub" first.

The Videohub installer package installs:

• Blackmagic Videohub Setup Utility
• Blackmagic Videohub Hardware Panel Utility
• Blackmagic Videohub Control Utility

NOTE: Please update your Videohub's firmware after installing this software. The Administrator Utility will advise if this is necessary.

Additional Information

Some applications may use third party code under license. For details please refer to the included "Third Party Licenses.rtf" document.

What's new in Videohub 7.0.1

• Improvements to Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro network connectivity.

Download the latest Firmware and Software

• Instruction Manual
• Blackmagic Design Product Guide
• Download HiRes Images

• Universal Videohub 72