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DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY 4K/UHD/2K/HD VIDEO for your BROADCAST, FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION WORKFLOWS WITH EPOCH | 4K NEUTRON RANGE
In an industry that always demands “bigger and better” Bluefish444 have yet again delivered! This time we have gone one step further, the Epoch | 4K Neutron packs a massive amount of power into a form-factor that defies belief.
World’s most accessible video I/O card
With an all-new form-factor, 4K Neutron opens a whole new galaxy of options!
Bluefish444 have compressed the functionality of much bigger cards into a low-profile, half-height PCIe video I/O card, allowing integration with rackmount, small form-factor, PCIe, or Thunderbolt enclosures.
Form-factor
4K Neutron comes standard with a choice of full-height shields and connectivity for AES/EBU digital audio, analogue audio and RS-422 machine control, making for ease of integration with traditional workstations and expansion chassis.
The 4K Neutron LP has a low-profile shield for installation in low-profile workstations and expansion chassis, creating a highly compact professional video solution.
FREE multi-channel capture tool, IngeSTore
Bluefish444 have developed IngeSTore as a multi-channel ingest tool, which is available FREE with all 4K Neutron I/O cards. IngeSTore allows capture of up to 4 channels of video with independent format SDI sources simultaneously. Capture to QuickTime, AVI and DVCPRO50/HD codecs for free, with additional codecs available via licensing
EPOCH | 4K NEUTRON FEATURES
Bi-directional I/O’s provide unrivalled flexibility. 4K Neutron provides flexibility and performance like no other with 3 industry-standard BNC video connectors, each allowing 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs or outputs. Each BNC connector can be any frame-rate frequency of your choosing.
4K/UHD/2K/HD SDI I/O 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 |
NA – Not applicable.*Only at 8-bit.
Compare features
| Epoch | Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| SD-SDI | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1.5G HD-SDI | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3G-SDI (Level A+B) | NO | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | NO | NO |
| Quad Link 3G (Level A+B) | NO | NO | NO |
| 2K/HD/SD HDMI Output | YES | YES |
YES |
| UHD HDMI Output | NO | YES |
YES |
| Low-latency hardware keyer | YES | YES | YES |
| Multi-card Interlock | YES | YES | YES |
| Colour space converter | YES | YES | YES |
| Customisable pixel formats | YES | YES | YES |
| Dedicated Reference Input | YES^ | YES^ | NO |
| Breakout cable 8 x AES audio I/O 2 x analogue audio monitoring RS-422 Auxiliary Reference Input |
YES^ | YES^ | NO1 |
^Refer to Optional Connectivity table for more information. 1Additional shield available on request.
Optional connectivity
The 4K Neutron range offers a variety of low-profile and full-height shield options, allowing the same physical hardware to be deployed in any number of applications, and inside any number of enclosures or chassis.
| Part Number | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EB3006B | Epoch | 4K Neutron | Full-height: AUX Reference Input |
| EB3006C | Epoch | 4K Neutron | Full-height: AES Audio I/O / Analogue Audio Out / RS-422 / Auxiliary Reference Input |
| EB3006F | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | Low-profile: HDMI |
Bi-directional I/O’s provide unrivalled flexibility
4K Neutron provides flexibility and performance like no other, with 3 industry-standard BNC video connectors, each allowing 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs or outputs. Each BNC connector can be any frame-rate and frequency of your choosing.
4K/UHD HDMI monitoring
4K Neutron includes a cost-effective HDMI monitoring solution supporting up to 4K/UHD resolutions. Enjoy simultaneous 4K/UHD HDMI & SDI from 4K Neutron.
Maintaining a 12-bit processing pipeline
A 12-bit image processing pipeline is standard on all Bluefish444 video cards. This 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, and 4K Neutron is compatible with them all, from the smallest single slot devices, right through to much larger multi-slot devices.
For the full list of qualified third-party chassis’, visit Bluefish444 Certified Solutions page
Low-latency video keyer
The 4K Neutron 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 Neutron features additional connectivity beyond the 3 HD-SDI/Reference BNC and HDMI output that includes;
- 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.
- Auxiliary Reference (INPUT) connector frees the 3rd BNC for 3G/HD/SD video I/O.
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 Neutron 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
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| Width | 120mm | 80mm |
| Length | 185mm | 185mm |
| Internal clearance (L) | 169mm | 169mm |
| Height | 1 PCIe Slot | 1 PCIe Slot |
| Weight | 220g | 180g |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| VIDEO I/O | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| SDI VIDEO | ||
| SD SMPTE 295M | 2 | 2 |
| HD 1.5G SMPTE 292M | 3 | 3 |
| 3G (Level A+B) SMPTE 424M | 3 | 3 |
| Dual Link 1.5G SMPTE 372M | YES | YES |
| Dual Link 3G | YES | YES |
| Quad Link 1.5G SMPTE 2036-1 | NO | NO |
| Quad Link 3G SMPTE 2036-1 | NO | NO |
| Maximum video channels | 4* | 4* |
| 12/10/8-bit 4:4:4:4 SDI | YES | YES |
| 12/10/8-bit 4:2:2:4 SDI | YES | YES |
| 4K/UHD/2K/HD/SD HDMI OUTPUT | ||
| UHD 3840×2160 @ 24, 25, 29, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| 4K DCI 4096×2160 @ 24 fps | YES | YES |
| 2K/HD/SD | YES | YES |
| REFERENCE | ||
| Bi-level/tri-level Reference Input | YES | YES |
| Bi-level/tri-level Reference Input auxiliary (Dedicated BNC) | YES^ | NO |
| Bi-level/tri-level Reference Input auxiliary (Via breakout cable) | YES^ | NO1 |
| Interlocking I/O supporting Epoch | Neutron and KRONOS cards | YES | YES |
*Memory channels are twice the BNC numbers allowing for 3G dual stream modes. ^Refer to Optional Connectivity table for more information. 1Additional shield available on request.
| ANCILLARY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| HANC | ||
| RP 188 timecode | YES | YES |
| 16 channels of embedded audio per SDI | YES | YES |
| Video payload ID | YES | YES |
| Custom packets | YES | YES |
| VANC | ||
| Closed captioning | YES | YES |
| 3 line VITC | YES | YES |
| Custom packets | YES | YES |
| AUDIO I/O | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| AUDIO SIGNALS | ||
| 16 channels of embedded audio Input per SDI | YES | YES |
| 8 channels of AES ID3 Input (unbalanced, BNC) | YES^ | NO1 |
| 16 channels of embedded audio Output per SDI | YES | YES |
| 8 channels of AES ID3 Output (unbalanced, BNC) | YES^ | NO1 |
| 2 channels -10DBU analogue Output (unbalanced, RCA) | YES^ | NO1 |
| Dolby Digital pass-through SDI | YES | YES |
^Refer to Optional Connectivity table for more information. 1Additional shield available on request.
| HARDWARE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| MAJOR HARDWARE FEATURES | ||
| High-performance, 3G bypass relays | YES | YES |
| Fully programmable 4 x 4 x 33-bit colour matrix | YES | YES |
| 12-bit video signal path throughout | YES | YES |
| Automatic cross-locking and intelligent output phasing across formats | YES | YES |
| Audio sample-rate converters | YES | YES |
| (MR2) Master Routing Resource | YES | YES |
| ISIM (Input Stream Integrity Management) | YES | YES |
| 4-lane PCI-Express (8 and 16 lane compatible) | YES | YES |
| Full-duplex DMA data transfer bandwidth 1.1GB/s | YES | YES |
| 256MB on-board memory | YES | YES |
| Hardware keyer | YES | YES |
| LTC I/O BNC | YES^ | NO |
| RS-422 serial port (Via breakout cable) | YES^ | NO1 |
^Refer to Optional Connectivity table for more information. 1Additional shield available on request.
| VIDEO FORMATS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epoch | 4K Neutron | Epoch | 4K Neutron LP | |
| SUPPORTED YUV SDI VIDEO MODES | ||
| (2K) 2048x1080p/PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (2K) 2048x1080p/PsF @ 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1920x1080p/PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1920x1080p/PsF @ 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1920x1080i @ 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1280x720p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps | YES | YES |
| (SD) 720x576i @ 25 fps PAL | YES | YES |
| (SD) 720x486i @ 29.97 fps NTSC | YES | YES |
| SUPPORTED RGB SDI VIDEO MODES | ||
| (2K) 2048x1080p/PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1920x1080p/PsF @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (HD) 1920x1080i @ 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES | YES |
| (SD) 720x576i @ 25 fps PAL | YES | YES |
| (SD) 720x486i @ 29.97 fps NTSC | YES | YES |
| SUPPORTED HSDL SDI VIDEO MODES | ||
| (2K) 2048×1556 @ 14.98, 15 fps | YES | YES |
| SUPPORTED 4K/UHD YUV SDI VIDEO MODES | ||
| (4K) 4096x2160p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES2 | YES2 |
| (4K) 4096x2160p @ 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps | NO | NO |
| (UHD) 3840x2160p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | YES2 | YES2 |
| (UHD) 3840x2160p @ 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps | NO | NO |
| SUPPORTED 4K/UHD RGB SDI VIDEO MODES | ||
| (4K) 4096x2160p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | NO | NO |
| (UHD) 3840x2160p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps | NO | NO |
| SUPPORTED PIXEL FORMATS | ||
| 2VUY, YUVS, BV8, V210, AYUV_4224, AYUV_4444, YV12, I420 | YES | YES |
| ARGB, BGRA, RGB24, Cineon, DPX, RGB48 | YES | YES |
| Custom using flexible hardware pixel format engine | YES | YES |
24K SDI support provided by Dual Link 3G level B (2 BNC).
