The Blackmagic Design 2110 IP 3x3G Converter is a specialized gateway device designed to bridge traditional SDI video infrastructure and modern IP-based video networks using the SMPTE ST 2110 standard. It converts up to four channels of 3G-SDI video and embedded audio into standards-compliant SMPTE ST 2110 IP streams for transmission over a 10 Gigabit Ethernet network, and conversely, can convert incoming ST 2110 IP streams back to SDI. This enables broadcast facilities to integrate IP workflows, allowing for flexible routing, distribution, and processing of video as data packets across a standard network, which is foundational for Software-Defined Video Networking (SDVN) and large-scale broadcast operations.

The converter is engineered for reliability in a live production environment, featuring a compact 1RU rack-mount design with comprehensive status monitoring via an LCD screen and web interface. It supports essential IP networking protocols like PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for exact synchronization of all signals on the network, which is critical for maintaining frame-accurate video and audio across multiple streams. By providing a seamless interface between SDI hardware (like cameras and switchers) and an IP core, it allows facilities to modernize their infrastructure incrementally without replacing all existing equipment.

This device is a key component for broadcasters transitioning to all-IP production. It offers a practical entry point into IP workflows, providing the interoperability needed to connect legacy SDI gear with new IP-based routing, control, and processing systems, thereby future-proofing operations and enabling greater scalability and flexibility in signal management.