The Blackmagic Design BMD-CONVNVIPC8/12GSFP 2110 IP Converter is a high-density, bi-directional gateway device designed for large-scale SMPTE ST 2110 IP production networks. It functions as a powerful interface between traditional SDI infrastructures and modern IP-based workflows, capable of converting eight independent 12G-SDI signals into SMPTE ST 2110 IP streams for network distribution, and vice versa. This high channel count makes it ideal for central routing facilities, major broadcast centers, and large live event trucks that need to transition multiple high-bandwidth signals—such as multiple 4K camera feeds—between the SDI and IP domains simultaneously and efficiently.

A core capability is its adherence to the SMPTE ST 2110 professional media-over-IP suite, separating video, audio, and ancillary data into independent, synchronized streams for flexible network routing and processing. The converter supports ultra-high-definition signals, with each of its eight channels handling 12G-SDI, which can represent individual HD or 4K sources. For reliable integration into IP networks, it includes support for Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization, ensuring all devices are frame-accurate. Configuration and monitoring are managed via a web-based interface or front-panel controls, allowing for easy setup of IP parameters, stream mapping, and status checks.

Housed in a 1RU rackmount chassis with an internal power supply, this converter is built for 24/7 reliability in broadcast-critical environments. Its use of SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) cages for the SDI connections provides flexibility, allowing users to choose between optical or electrical SFP modules based on distance and infrastructure needs. By offering high-density, professional-grade conversion between SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP, this device is an essential tool for broadcasters implementing or expanding large-scale, all-IP production infrastructures.