Blackmagic Design Teranex Express

Name: Blackmagic Design Teranex Express
Brand: Blackmagic Design
SKU: TERANEXEXP12GDL
Price: 30195.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 30,195.00

The Blackmagic Design Teranex Express is a real-time broadcast standards converter offering high-quality 10-bit up, down and cross conversion between SD, HD and Ultra HD formats. It supports 12G-SDI and dual-link 6G-SDI workflows, with advanced de-interlacing, scaling, cadence handling, audio delay, timecode conversion and proc-amp control in a compact 1RU chassis.

Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design Teranex Express

R 30,195.00

Technical Specifications

Conversion: Real-time up, down, cross and frame-rate conversion

Formats: SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD up to 2160p60

Processing: Full 10-bit image processing

Connectivity: 12G-SDI plus dual-link-capable 6G-SDI input, output and loop connections

Reference: Black burst and tri-level sync input

Audio: 16 channels embedded SDI audio with adjustable delay

Metadata: Timecode, closed-caption and aspect-ratio data support

Controls: Front-panel LCD, illuminated buttons and status LEDs

Installation: 1RU, less than 5 inches deep

Power: Built-in 100–240V AC supply; IEC power cable required

Product FAQ

Does Teranex Express convert between SD, HD and Ultra HD? Yes. It supports extensive real-time up, down and standards conversion.

Does it support Ultra HD at 60 fps? Yes. 12G-SDI supports compatible Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60.

Is audio retained during conversion? Yes. It supports 16 embedded audio channels and adjustable audio delay.

Does it preserve timecode and captions? Supported timecode, closed-caption and aspect-ratio metadata can be retained and converted.

Is an IEC power cable included? The unit has an internal power supply, but Blackmagic specifies that an IEC power cable is required.

Who Is This For?

Broadcasters, master-control facilities, studios, post-production houses and live-production teams needing reliable real-time standards conversion.

Designed for workflows where SD, HD and Ultra HD signals must be converted while retaining embedded audio, timecode and caption data.

Product Comparison

Compared with compact Mini or Teranex Mini converters: Teranex Express provides full real-time standards and frame-rate conversion rather than straightforward signal-format conversion.

Compared with Teranex AV: Teranex Express focuses on SDI broadcast workflows, while Teranex AV adds HDMI, analog audio, freeze-frame and presentation-oriented features.

Choose Teranex Express for broadcast-quality conversion between SD, HD and Ultra HD with metadata, audio and timecode handling.

What's Included

Teranex Express

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

2 bumper guards with 4 M4 screws

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