Epoch | 4K Supernova S+
Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ Features
| 12/10/8-BIT YUV | 10/8-BIT 3D YUV | 10/8-BIT RGB | 12-BIT RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K/UHD @ 23, 24, 25 fps | YES | NO | YES* | NO |
| 4K/UHD @ 29, 30 fps | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| 2K/HD @ 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 fps | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| 2K/HD @ 48, 50, 59, 60 fps | YES | YES | NA | NA |
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| 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* |
| Low-latency hardware keyer | YES | YES | YES |
| Colour space converter | YES | YES | YES |
| Customisable pixel formats | YES | YES | YES |
| Dedicated Reference Input BNC | YES | YES | YES |
| 5th BNC SDI copy/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 |
| Additional Shield Adds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ | Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ EX | |
| AES/EBU audio Input 8 channels (BNC) | NO | YES |
| AES/EBU audio Output 8 channels (BNC) | NO | YES |
| Analogue audio Output 2 channels (RCA) | NO | YES |
| LTC I/O BNC | NO | YES |
| RS-422 machine control | NO | YES |
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Independent bi-directional I/Os deliver unparalleled flexibility
4K Supernova S+ provides flexibility and performance like no other with 4 industry standard BNC video connectors each allowing 3G/1.5G/HD/SD-SDI input or output, a fifth BNC for SDI monitoring, and a dedicated sixth Reference INPUT BNC. With bi-directional connectivity built-in, you choose whether you want the BNC’s to be either input, output, 4K, 2K, HD or SD, and in 3G/1.5G/HD/SD video modes, each BNC connector can be any frame-rate and frequency of your choosing.
Maintaining a 12-bit processing pipeline
A 12-bit image processing pipeline is standard on 4K Supernova S+. 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. 4K Supernova S+ is compatible with all full-length PCIe devices from a 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 4K Supernova S+ 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.
Maximum connectivity
4K Supernova S+ features 3G/1.5G/HD/SD-SDI video and audio, a fifth BNC for SDI monitoring/BF Lock and a dedicated sixth Reference INPUT BNC.
4K Supernova S+ EX includes the following extra connectivity;
- RS-422 machine control for control of VTRs and other serial-controlled devices.
- 8 channels of AES EBU audio input and output for 7.1 surround sound monitoring. Capture and playout digital audio signals in crystal-clear quality.
- 2 channels of analogue audio for quick and simple high-quality audio monitoring.
- LTC timecode input and output.
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
4K Supernova S+ leverages a decade of Bluefish444 software development. It is compatible with industry-leading software developed by Bluefish444 and by 3rd-party developers 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.
