Epoch | Supernova CG
Epoch | Supernova CG Features
Epoch | Supernova CG can capture and playout multi-channel HD/SD SDI video.
2K/HD/SD SDI I/O Features
| 10/8-BIT YUV | 10/8-BIT 3D YUV | 10/8-BIT RGB | 12-BIT RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2K/HD @ 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 fps | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| 2K/HD @ 48, 50, 59, 60 fps | YES | YES | NA | NA |
| SD @ 25, 29 fps | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Compare features
| Epoch | Supernova CG | Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ | Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD-SDI | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 1.5G HD-SDI | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 3G-SDI (Level A+B) | NO | 4* | 4* |
| Dual Link 1.5G (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4) |
YES | YES | YES |
| Dual Link 3G (Level A+B) | NO | YES | YES |
| Quad Link 1.5G | NO | YES | YES |
| Quad Link 3G (Level A+B) | NO | YES* | YES* |
| Dedicated Reference Input | YES | YES | YES |
| Colour space converter | YES | YES | YES |
| Customisable pixel formats | YES | YES | YES |
| 2/3-Length PCIe | YES | YES | YES |
| 5th BNC SDI monitor/BF Lock | NO | YES | YES |
| Thunderbolt-compatible | YES | YES | YES |
| Breakout cable 8 x AES audio I/O 2 x analogue audio monitoring RS-422 Auxiliary Reference Input |
NO | NO | YES |
*Dependant on available PCIe bandwidth.
Bi-directional I/O’s provide unrivalled flexibility
Supernova CG provides flexibility and performance with 4 industry-standard BNC video connectors, each allowing 1.5G/HD/SD-SDI input or output, and a fifth Reference INPUT BNC.
With bi-directional connectivity built-in, professionals can choose whether they want the BNC’s to be input or output, 2K, HD or SD. Each BNC connector can be any 1.5G or SD-SDI frame-rate and frequency of your choosing.
Maintaining a 12-bit processing pipeline
A 12-bit image processing pipeline is standard on Supernova CG. This feature allows 8, 10 & 12-bit SDI video signals to be produced from 8, 10, 12 & 16-bit pixel formats, providing the highest image quality available from your source material. A 12-bit image pipe means that 4096 discrete values of red, green & blue are maintained per pixel; that’s 4 times the colour precision of a traditional 10-bit processing pipeline!
Maintaining the highest quality RGB <=> YUV
Colour space conversion image processing includes a fully programmable 4 x 4 x 33-bit colour matrix providing the highest quality colour space conversions that are a standard requirement in professional video workflows. The fully programmable 4 x 4 x 33-bit colour matrix reduces colour space conversion errors and ensures the highest quality colour accuracy during capture, monitoring and mastering.
Thunderbolt expansion chassis compatibility
Popular PCI Express and Thunderbolt expansion chassis' are designed to be light and portable. Supernova CG at 185cm is compatible with all full-length, and most smaller PCIe devices from the smallest single slot right through to much larger multi-slot devices.
For the full list of qualified 3rd-party chassis visit Bluefish444 Certified Solutions page.
Low-latency video keyer
The Supernova CG has a low-latency hardware video keyer, allowing video layers to be combined in hardware with microseconds of delay. This feature allows animated logos, captions, tickers, and more to be keyed over live video feeds at full 12-bit precision, and with minimum input to output delay. The hardware keyer can also function as an image pre-multiplier to assist in previewing images with alpha data.
The best tools for professionals
The Bluefish Windows Installer provides professionals with the right tools for card information and ease of use with industry-standard applications.
BlueToolBox provides extensive card information including card states, input and output video modes and colour space, to assist with making sure that signals are being correctly sent to or from the card for troubleshooting purposes.
The installer also provides BlueFirmwareUpdater to easily switch between card firmware modes depending on the application and use requirements.
Cross-platform support with industry-leading 3rd-party software
Supernova CG leverages a decade of Bluefish444 software development. It is compatible with industry-leading software developed by Bluefish444 and by 3rd-party professionals using our Windows, Linux and macOS Software Development Kit. Strong partnerships with companies like Adobe, Avid, Assimilate, NVIDIA, AMD and many more allow Bluefish444 to deliver hardware, drivers and software plug-ins for the creative industry.
