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Blackmagic Design Adapter - 6G BD SFP Optical Module

Hot-pluggable 6G SFP optical transceiver that adds an LC fiber connection for long distance SD, HD and Ultra HD SDI.

SKU: BLA-ADPT-6GBI/OPT

R 4,885.20VAT incl.
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The Blackmagic Design 6G BD SFP Optical Module is a hot-pluggable optical transceiver that adds a fiber optic connection to any compatible Blackmagic Design product fitted with an SFP cage. It converts electrical SDI signals to optical and back, letting you send broadcast quality video with embedded audio over single-mode fiber across long distances without signal degradation.

Built around a robust LC fiber connector, the module supports SD, HD and Ultra HD formats at 6G data rates, making it ideal for studios, outside broadcast and large facility installations where copper cable runs are impractical.

Key Features

  • Hot-pluggable SFP optical transceiver that drops into any compatible SFP cage
  • Converts SDI to optical and optical back to SDI for long distance fiber runs
  • Supports SD, HD and Ultra HD formats at up to 6G-SDI data rates
  • Carries broadcast video with embedded audio over a single fiber connection
  • Standard LC fiber optic connector for reliable, secure cabling
  • Single-mode operation for long range transmission without quality loss

Ideal For

  • Adding fiber optic I/O to the Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G
  • Long cable runs in studios and broadcast facilities
  • Outside broadcast and live event production over fiber
  • Large venue and stadium video distribution
  • System integrators building SDI over fiber infrastructure

Specifications

  • SFP form factor optical transceiver module
  • LC fiber optic connector, single-mode fiber
  • Supports SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 6G-SDI
  • Bidirectional transmit and receive operation
  • Compatible with Blackmagic products featuring an SFP cage

Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Blackmagic Design reseller and integrator.

Module typeSFP optical transceiver
Form factorStandard SFP cage
ConnectorLC fiber optic
Fiber modeSingle-mode
Max data rate6G-SDI
Supported formatsSD, HD and Ultra HD
DirectionBidirectional transmit and receive
AudioEmbedded SDI audio carried over fiber
CompatibilityBlackmagic products with an SFP cage
Typical useMini Converter Optical Fiber 12G and similar
Hot-pluggableYes

Fiber Over Long Distance

Single-mode optical fiber lets you run SDI video far beyond the reach of copper cable. Signals travel long distances without quality loss.

SD, HD and Ultra HD

The module handles every common broadcast format at up to 6G data rates. It carries video with embedded audio over a single LC fiber connection.

Simple Hot-Pluggable Fit

The standard SFP form factor slots straight into any compatible Blackmagic SFP cage. Installation and replacement are quick with no special tools required.

R 4,885.20 Blackmagic Design Adapter - 6G BD SFP Optical Module