The Kramer VM-4UX 1:4 4K 12G-SDI Distribution Amplifier is a 4K-compatible DA supporting up to 12G/HD/SD-SDI video signals. This DA unit takes one input, provides reclocking and equalization, and distributes the signal to four identical outputs. The VM-4UX's data transmission auto-adapts at rates from 270 Mb/s to 12 Gb/s. Signals are supported up to 262' for 12G 4K, 328' for 3G and 6G HD, 656' for 1.5G HD, and 984' for SD video.

Features of the Kramer VM-4UX include power and transmission-rate LED status indicators, BNC connectors, and pass-through of standard embedded audio and ID information/metadata. This fanless, compact DA is compliant with a host of SMPTE standards, which are listed below.

1 x BNC Input & 4 x BNC Outputs    Supports up to 4K (4:2:2) Video    Extends 4K to 262' / 3G & 6G HD to 328'    Embedded Audio & Metadata Pass-Through    Auto-Adapting from 270 Mb/s to 12 Gb/s    Data Rate Status & Power LEDs    Wide SMPTE Compliance    Compact, Fanless Design    Mounting Bracket, 2 Terminators Included

• Maximum data rate 12 Gb/s, auto-adapting
• Broadcast-quality transmission
• Input equalization and output reclocking supports the digital signal over extended distances
• BNC connectors
• Power and input/output data rate LED indicators
• Compact, fanless form factor can be ceiling or rack-mounted

• SDI (SMPTE 259M)
• HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
• 344M (ED-SDI)
• 3G/HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
• ST-2081 (6G-SDI)
• ST-2082 (12G-SDI)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How is this card installed? Is it just a matter of replacing one with another? Do they have any connection to each other? No nee

A: The Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 3G-SDI Mezzanine Card for Decklink 4K Extreme 12G replaces the daughter card inside the Decklink.

Q: 2. Will this converter pass HDCP content through to SDI?

A: No, the DECIMATOR 12G-CROSS 4K HDMI/SDI Cross Converter with Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion will not pass HDCP content through it.

Q: 3. can this work with a mac pro mid 2010 with Mojave 10.14.6 installed?

A: This Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 3G-SDI Mezzanine Card for Decklink 4K Extreme 12G is an add-on card for the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G capture card. This mezzanine card won't work by itself but when added to a DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G card it should work on a MacPro Mid 2010 on Mojave if you have the right driver version installed.

Q: 4. Can I send Program signal (including tally) back to 6 different studio 6k pro cameras?

A: Yes, you can use the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K to send Tally signal to the Blackmagic Design Studio cameras.

Q: 5. I see the spec's say DCI 4K(4096 x 2160) but does it do UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) ?

A: Hi Mike, This is Jules from product support at Symbiosis, Decimator's master distributor for the US. The 12G-Cross supports all SMPTE formats up to and including 4K (4096) 60p. This includes all SMPTE compliant UHD formats of 3840x2169 up to 60p. It also supports a range of VESA formats. I hope this helps. Kind Regards Jules

Q: 6. With this card, can I capture more simultaneous inputs with my Decklink 12g?

A: The Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 3G-SDI Mezzanine Card has inputs and outputs that are 3G-SDI HD 60p BNC connections. It does not allow you to capture extra channels of video.

Q: 7. can you input 6G SDI any frame rate and output 3G 1080i/59.94?

A: Yes, the 12G SDI inputs on the DECIMATOR 12G-CROSS 4K HDMI/SDI Cross Converter with Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion will also support 6G SDI input. SDI 6G will also support all the framerates supported by the DECIMATOR 12G-CROSS 4K.

Q: 8. Does this support Talkback signal from BMD ATEM 2M/E Constellation HD to all 8 outputs? Considering I'm using BMD Studio Cameras

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution supports Talkback on all outputs.

Q: 9. Will this pass 8 channels of audio, if that is what is going into the input?

A: Yes. It will pass up to 16 channels of SDI audio.

Q: 10. Can this device output an ASI video signal? I am looking to convert HD-SDI to an ASI (MPEG Transport Stream) for use on television sets

A: The question has 2 parts to the answer. Yes, it will pass ASI if you put ASI in. No, it will not convert one type of signal (HDSDI, ASI) to another.