Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2

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Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 The Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 is a 1RU rack mount hub that bridges the gap between four remote cameras and a production switcher. It is specifically designed to work with the ATEM Camera Converter, allowing you to send video, audio, tally, and talkback over long distances using low cost optical fiber. While the original model utilized external power bricks and a simpler design, Version 2

Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Studio Converter 2 is a 1RU rack-mount hub that bridges the gap between four remote cameras and a production switcher. It is specifically designed to work with the ATEM Camera Converter, allowing you to send video, audio, tally, and talkback over long distances using low-cost optical fiber.

While the original model utilized external power bricks and a simpler design, Version 2 introduced a more robust integrated power supply and a professional machined metal front panel with expanded physical controls.


Core Functionality

  • 4-Camera Hub: Supports bi-directional conversion for up to four cameras simultaneously. It converts the optical fiber feed from the cameras into SDI for the switcher while sending the Program return feed (with talkback and tally) back to the cameras.

  • Extreme Distance: Uses standard single-mode optical fiber with LC connectors, supporting cable runs up to 28 miles (45 km). This far exceeds the ~300ft limit of standard copper SDI cables.

  • Integrated Talkback: Uses SDI channels 15 and 16 for communication. The director can speak to camera operators individually or globally using the front-panel controls.

  • 10-Bit Precision: Features high-quality 10-bit processing, ensuring that the signal remains "broadcast clean" during the conversion from optical to SDI.


Key Improvements in Version 2

  • 6G-SDI Support: Unlike the original version, the Studio Converter 2 was designed with 6G-SDI technology, allowing for Ultra HD support (though it remains primarily a workhorse for SD and HD workflows).

  • Built-in Power Supply: Eliminates the external "power brick" in favor of a standard internal IEC 110-240V AC power supply.

  • Front Panel Speaker & Mic: Adds a built-in speaker and an XLR microphone input on the front panel. This allows the director to manage talkback without being tethered to a headset.

  • Redundant Power: Includes a 12V–31V DC input on the rear for an optional battery or secondary power source in mission-critical environments.


Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
I/O Capacity 4 x Camera Channels (Optical LC)
SDI Video Output 4 x 10-bit SD/HD/6G-SDI switchable
Program Input 1 x SDI (includes Tally & Talkback embedding)
Analog Audio Out 4 x XLR pairs (De-embedded audio for each camera)
Talkback Ports 1/4" Headphone, .206" Aviation Mic, 3-pin XLR (Front)
Network/Setup Mini-B USB 2.0 (for initial IP and firmware)
Form Factor 1RU (Full Rack Width)

Operational Insight

The ATEM Studio Converter 2 is most commonly found in church venues, stadiums, and large-scale corporate halls. It effectively acts as an "SDI-to-Fiber" patch bay.

One of its most useful features is the balanced XLR audio outputs on the rear. Since the fiber line carries the camera's audio, you can peel those feeds off at the Studio Converter and send them directly into a professional audio mixing console for a separate live mix, rather than relying only on the audio embedded in the SDI feed.

System Tip: If you need to support more than four cameras, these units are designed to be cascaded. You can loop the Program SDI output from the first unit into the Program input of the second, extending your talkback and tally chain to 8, 12, or 16 cameras.

How would you like to see this integrated with the ATEM Camera Converter or the modern Studio Camera 4K/6K lineup?

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Peter Schott
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Use the best oil to protect your investment
Configuration: 4-Stroke, Size: 1 GA
Great product.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025
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Steve M.
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Works well. You need to drill a 3/8” hole
Appears to be well made, alignment bar slides in nicely. As stated, you need to drill a hole in the bar for the gimble bearing driver, the directions are not clear, what I did was before I take out the old gimble bearing, put an O ring on the bar close to the last step on the bar, slide the bar all the way in, then carefully slide the bar out, this marks the distance from the back of the gimble bearing to where the shaft on the outdrive bottoms out, move the O ring a 1/4” towards the stepped part of the alignment tool (this is so you won’t bottom out the alignment tool when driving the gimble bearing in) then slide the driver puck up to the O ring and use a 3/8” diameter transfer punch through the side hole in the puck to mark the bar. You need to drill a 3/8” diameter hole in the alignment bar, two V blocks, some clamps, and a drill press will make drilling much easier, after the bar is securely mounted and centered in the drill press, use a center drill, then 1/4” drill first, using plenty of oil, drill all the way through, then use the 3/8” drill, deburr both sides and you should be good to go. People complain that it doesn’t come pre-drilled, the reason is that not all out drives are the same so you have to fit it to the outdrive that you have. Fortunately, I have a machine shop at my house and have a jig setup with various drill bushings, but the method I described above should work for you. Just make sure you’re perfectly centered and secure before you start drilling.
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Nancy filippi
Lowell, US
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A must pull your gimbal bearing
You do need to drill a hole but worked perfect
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rich911s
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Worked for Volvo Penta SX Gimbal Bearing
Very heavy tool, I was surprised. Pulled my bearing like it was nothing. Putting the new bearing in was a little more difficult as you have to drill a hole in the engine alignment shaft where it will work for your particular outdrive. Not hard, but it does not come pre-drilled as the required depth for each particular gimbal bearing differs by manufacturer and model. Measure your bearing placement before removal and check that it was installed correctly in the first place. The bearing should line up with the grease fitting and the o-rings on the drive shaft should end up riding in the middle of the bearing. once you have your measurement drill the hole, I used a drill press. I suppose you could use it on multiple outdrive models as long as you can drill more holes.
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Greg
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Great value
This kit worked perfectly on my Alpha one mercury outdrive. I saw a lot of people mention that it was a hassle to drill the hole when you better have all this alignment stuff. I threw it in use my regular drill drill guide and then the second hole was lined up. Pulling Gimble be very easy. I did have to adjust it up at an angle because my bearing was sitting in their crooked and it came out the second time I made the adjustment to the angle. I would highly recommend this.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

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