Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Presentation Converter

Blackmagic Design 2110 IP Presentation Converter

Utilize SMPTE 2110 IP video for media presentations with the 2110 IP Presentation Converter from Blackmagic Design. This converter is designed for speaker podiums to connect microphones and output to speakers, while a computer or laptop connects via USB-C to send video to projectors. The fast 10G video output can be used to send video through Blackmagic’s suite of 2110 IP products.

The converter supports up to DCI 4K60 video and features 12G-SDI and HDMI input/output to projectors. Audio features include embedded audio over all I/O, balanced 3-pin XLR mic/line inputs, balanced 3-pin XLR output for PA speakers, and a 1/4" headphone output. Phantom power is available for the mic inputs, and the unit can also power a laptop via its 45W USB-C interface.

Quick Features

• Designed for podiums where speakers do presentations
• Connects switchers to computers, projectors, microphones, and PA systems
• HDMI and USB-C inputs for video; 45W USB-C can power a laptop
• HDMI output for a projector can be switched to the video input or the 2110 IP return feed
• Balanced XLR mic inputs and balanced XLR audio out for PA speakers
• RJ-45 10G Ethernet video connection can power the converter via PoE, even while charging a USB computer

SMPTE-2110 IP Video Standard

Blackmagic 2110 IP products conform to the SMPTE ST-2110 standard for IP video, which specifies the transport, synchronization, and description of 10-bit video, audio, and ancillary data over managed IP networks for broadcast. They can re-sync SDI inputs to a common PTP clock, or external gear can lock to the reference output generated from the PTP clock. Supported standards include SMPTE-2110-20 (uncompressed video), SMPTE-2110-21 (traffic shaping/timing), SMPTE-2110-30 (audio), and SMPTE-2110-40 (ancillary data). Multicast is supported for efficiently distributing video, audio, and data from a single source to multiple destinations.

10G Ethernet

Blackmagic 2110 IP Converters are available with RJ-45 connectors for simple Cat 6 copper cables or SFP sockets for optical fiber modules and cables. Using Cat 6 copper lets you build SMPTE-2110 systems at lower cost with common 10G Ethernet switches, often leveraging existing building cabling. Copper can also remotely power devices such as converters and cameras. Optical fiber models are available as well, with 10G fiber being lower cost than 25G or 40G Ethernet. You can even use 3G-, 6G-, or 12G-SDI modules.

Easy to Install

Blackmagic 2110 IP converters can connect point-to-point, so you don’t need a complex Ethernet switch if you prefer not to use one. You get the advantages of SMPTE-2110 IP video with simple Ethernet cables, remote power, and bidirectional video—similar to an SDI workflow. Plug cameras into rack converters for camera control, program video, power, and tally over a single cable, or connect an HDMI converter to a rack converter for remote monitors.