Blackmagic Design Teranex AV

Professional standards converter and AV processor for live production

The Blackmagic Design Teranex AV is a professional standards converter designed for live production, broadcast environments, and AV installations. It enables reliable conversion between a wide range of video standards, frame rates, and formats, allowing production teams to integrate different video sources into a single workflow.

Teranex AV provides high-quality real-time conversion between SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats while supporting HDMI and 12G-SDI connectivity. The system includes advanced processing features such as scaling, frame rate conversion, and format conversion, allowing video signals from cameras, computers, or playback systems to be adapted for broadcast and live presentation environments.

Designed for both broadcast and professional AV workflows, the unit includes a front panel with a built-in LCD screen and control buttons for quick setup and monitoring. This allows operators to view video signals, confirm conversion settings, and manage input and output configurations directly from the device without requiring external monitoring.

The Teranex AV is commonly used in live events, houses of worship, corporate AV systems, and broadcast control rooms where multiple video standards must be managed and converted within the same production pipeline.

Key Features

• Professional real-time video standards converter
• Supports SD, HD, and Ultra HD video conversion
• 12G-SDI and HDMI connectivity for professional workflows
• Advanced scaling, frame rate conversion, and format conversion
• Front panel LCD screen with integrated control buttons
• Designed for broadcast, live production, and AV environments

Professional Applications

• Live event production
• Broadcast studio and control room environments
• Corporate AV and presentation systems
• Houses of worship production systems
• Video format conversion between different sources

System Integration

The Teranex AV integrates into professional video infrastructures using HDMI and 12G-SDI connections. Installed within equipment racks or control rooms, it allows operators to convert incoming signals from various sources into compatible formats for switchers, projectors, broadcast systems, or display pipelines.

Broadcast Workflow Benefits

In professional environments, the Teranex AV simplifies complex production workflows by allowing operators to convert multiple video formats and frame rates in real time. This ensures compatibility between different cameras, playback devices, and presentation systems while maintaining consistent signal quality during live productions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Teranex AV do?

The Teranex AV converts video signals between different formats, resolutions, and frame rates for broadcast and AV production workflows.

What video formats does it support?

The system supports conversion between SD, HD, and Ultra HD video formats.

What connections are available on the Teranex AV?

The device includes 12G-SDI and HDMI connections for professional video input and output.

Can the Teranex AV be used in live production?

Yes. It is designed for real-time video conversion in live production, broadcast, and AV environments.

Does the unit include a built-in display?

Yes. The front panel includes an LCD screen that allows operators to monitor video signals and adjust settings directly on the device.

Related Equipment and Workflow Compatibility

The Teranex AV is commonly used with broadcast switchers, professional cameras, projectors, and SDI-based production infrastructure. It helps integrate devices that operate in different video standards by converting signals into compatible formats.

Within Blackmagic Design workflows, the Teranex AV can be deployed alongside production switchers, capture systems, and other video processing equipment in control rooms, live event production systems, and AV installations.

Why Professionals Use This Type of Product

• Converts video between multiple broadcast standards
• Maintains compatibility between different video sources
• Supports professional SDI and HDMI workflows
• Provides real-time conversion for live production
• Improves reliability when integrating mixed video systems

Additional Compatibility Information

The Blackmagic Design Teranex AV is a professional video standards converter designed for broadcast studios, live production systems, and AV installations. With support for SD, HD, and Ultra HD conversion along with HDMI and 12G-SDI connectivity, it enables reliable integration of cameras, computers, presentation systems, and broadcast equipment within modern production pipelines.