Bluefish Epoch | 4K Supernova

ACHIEVE MULTIPLE WORKFLOWS WITH THE FLEXIBILITY OF EPOCH | 4K SUPERNOVA S+.

Epoch | 4K Supernova. Epoch | 4K Supernova & Epoch | 4K Supernova EX.

Epoch | 4K Supernova provides a powerful SDI video and audio IO solution with four 3G/2K/HD/SD video connectors capable of input and output plus a dedicated genlock BNC.

Epoch | 4K Supernova EX includes 7.1 surround sound AES/EBU digital audio IO, Analogue audio monitoring, LTC time-code IO and RS422 machine control.

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ Dare to go where no other card has gone before!

4K Supernova S+ was the world's first 4K/UHD-capable SDI video card with bi-directional BNC’s providing both 4K/UHD capture and playback. Each bi-directional video connector on the 4K Supernova S+ is capable of 3G/1.5G/HD/SD video I/O bringing unrivaled flexibility and power to your video application.

4K Supernova S+ & 4K Supernova S+ EX

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ & Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ EX.

4K Supernova S+ provides a powerful SDI video and audio I/O solution with four bi-directional 3G/1.5G/HD/SD video connectors, a fifth BNC for SDI monitoring and a dedicated sixth Reference INPUT BNC.

4K Supernova S+ EX adds 7.1 surround sound AES/EBU digital audio I/O, Analogue audio monitoring, LTC time-code I/O and RS-422 machine control.

FREE multi-channel capture tool, IngeSTore

Epoch | Neutron. FREE IngeSTore Multi-channel ingest.

Bluefish444 have developed IngeSTore as a multi-channel ingest tool, which is available FREE with all 4K Supernova S+ 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.

Independent bi-directional I/Os deliver unparalleled flexibility

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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.

Hardware colour corrector

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. Hardware Colour Corrector.

When the Bluefish444 programmable matrix is combined with the onboard 1D LUTs, it provides a powerful primary hardware colour corrector. 4 x 1D x 12-bit LUTs on all SDI outputs gives maximum control over lift, gamma and gain prior to monitoring or mastering your precious video assets.

Cross platform support with Industry leading 3rd-party software

Epoch | 4K Supernova S+. 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.