Bluebell designs and manufactures customizable solutions for the broadcast, telecom and professional audiovisual sectors. Their products enable video, audio and data to be transported over long distances using fiber optic and IP networks.
Customization is key when it comes to product development at Bluebell. By listening to customer needs and maintaining a flexible approach, Bluebell is able to deliver application-specific solutions on tight deadlines.
Solutions include stand-alone field deployable products and fixed installation solutions.
Stand-alone Blue Nano Modules
Modular chassis & cards
Housings and Camera Bases
SMPTE Fiber Extension
High-density converter
IP / SDI Gateway Devices
Stand-alone modules
Optical Converters Blue Nano
Blue Nano series converters are stand-alone modules used for 4K, 12G-SDI, UHD, HDR optical conversion. Constructed with aluminum frames and lockable XLR power connectors, these super-rugged compact devices are specially designed for outdoor broadcast environments or for use in a fixed 19″ rack installation.
The Blue Nano Range converts E-O and O-E for video, audio and data signals.
Equipped with LC connectors in single- or multi-mode and CWDM or DWDM, these devices carry signals over longer distances than copper cable.
The range includes converters for video (12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI and ASI), audio, intercom, Ethernet and HDMI.
Bluebell Blue Nano Modules:
BC313T / R: Electrical to Optical Transmitter / Receiver 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI
BC323T / R / TR: Dual Electrical to Optical Transmitter / Receiver / Transceiver 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI
BC368: Compact Rack Based Multi-format Converter
BN-4: 4 Channel CWDM Multiplexer
BN324: 12G Fiber Video Interface Series
BN366T / (R): 4 x 3G-SDI (De)Multiplexor
BN385: 3G-SDI, Dual Port Gigabit & Genlock Transmitter
BN390T / R: 4 x 3G-SDI to 12G Optical Demultiplexor / 12G optical to 4 x 3G-SDI Demultiplexor
BN352: 1 input 4 output Distribution Amplifier
BN623: Electrical to Optical Transceiver for Audio & Control
BN810: Multi-rate Ethernet to Fiber Converter Module 10/100/1000BaseT
The Racketeer-12G is a robust and versatile converter for SDI signals (12G/3G/HD/SD), ASI, and MADI, from 50 Mb/s to 12 Gb/s. Designed for broadcast and production, it delivers single-mode optical transmissions up to 10 km or multimode up to 300 m, with no compression or latency.
Compact and feature-rich (reclocking, equalization, amplification, automatic detection), it is fully compliant with SMPTE standards. Its aluminum enclosure ensures durability and efficient heat dissipation, making it ideal for demanding environments.
The Bluebell BC160 and BC100 modular rack mounting systems are high density fiber converters designed for bulk optical transport. The BC160 provides features 6 card slots in 1U, while the BC100 features 15 card slots in 3RU.
Both of these reliable optical signal conversion platforms feature dual redundant power supplies and network monitoring. They work well in Outside Broadcast trucks, fixed installations, and fly-away systems.
System monitoring includes card type, PSU status, voltages, internal temperature, etc. External monitoring via an IP network is also possible with an optional BM102 network card (SNMP protocol v2.1 compatible).
Multiple interface cards are available to populate the BC160 and BC100 frames.
The Silhouette range is tailor-made, allowing users to integrate customized Bluebell solutions into one of three compact, waterproof enclosures. Models depend on the number of electrical, optical and power inputs/outputs. One application is the control of robotic camera heads, providing power and control to the remote end.
Optional features :
Up to three different power sources
SMPTE 311 hybrid connectors, Neutrik hybrid Opticalconn connectors or ST connectors
RS323, RS 422/485, GigE & tally
12G video transport
RTS or Clearcom talkback extensions
Analog line-level audio channels
Tri-Level synchronization
Jumbo packetized Ethernet transport
Camera Pedestals
These custom-built fiber optic signal transport bases are designed to fit Sony and Panasonic PTZ cameras. They are ideally suited to applications where the distance between the camera and base unit is too great for electrical signals.
The base unit on the control room side can be either a 19″ rack-mount chassis that receives signals from several cameras, or a Silhouette box for connection to a single camera. These systems carry 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Genlock, Ethernet and RS232/422/485 control.
Chronos
The system supports two independent SDI signals (12G, 6G, 3G, HD and SD) with built-in reclocking for reliable and stable transmission. It offers advanced synchronization with dual genlock outputs on transmitters and a genlock input with looped output on receivers. Connectivity is flexible with single or dual Ethernet ports, while the LC “EXP” port allows cascading multiple Chronos units to control up to four 4K cameras over a single fibre.
Designed for the most demanding production environments, it features a 12V DC input with a rugged 4-pin XLR connector and comes in a compact, robust and weatherproof enclosure optimized for Outside Broadcast applications. A five-year warranty ensures long-term reliability.
SMPTE Hybrid Alternative Connector Kits
Shax
The Shax system enables the deployment of SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI, 4K, 8K and HDR broadcast cameras (equipped with standard SMPTE 304M hybrid connectors) using ordinary single-mode optical fiber.
Replace the hybrid fiber/copper cable between the camera and CCU with standard fiber cables. Suitable for Outside Broadcast and Fly Away applications, both ends of the system are integrated into robust, compact and lightweight aluminum enclosures. Shax extends the reach of the camera system. The entire system is ideal for stadiums, arenas and concert halls with pre-installed fiber networks.
Shax systems are compatible with Sony – Ikegami – Hitachi / Panasonic / Grass Valley cameras
The ShaxX system supplies power to cameras equipped with standard SMPTE 304M hybrid connectors. When combined with the Shax-CCU, cameras can be remotely deployed using the ordinary singlemode fiber optic network.
Convert up to 32 independent 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI signals over a single optical fiber with the compact, rack-mountable WB170 converter. This solution is available in multimode, single-mode, WDM, and CWDM versions. You can also customize the unit’s functionality with various SFP conversion modules, such as conversion to and from Composite, HDMI, DVI, optical, and SDI.
Applications include:
Studios requiring 3G/HD links to the main OB van
Integration into existing routing/equipment infrastructure to provide multiple fiber I/Os
Low-cost, high-density distribution
Remote acquisition points and link lines between OB vans and studios
The BN880 range of ST 2110 Gateways offer multi-channel conversion between SDI and ST 2110. Two variants are available: 2 channel 12G-SDI and 4 channel 3G-SDI. Each channel processes one video, four audio and one ANC data flow. Freely re-map up to 16 audio channels per audio flow. Additional features include dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet IP media ports (SFP28) with ST 2022-7 hitless redundancy support.
The BN382 series of SDVoE encoders and decoders offers a compact, cost-effective solution for 4K@60Hz AV-over-IP distribution with zero latency over 10GbE Ethernet networks. Compatible with HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 and HDR, it supports point-to-point, multipoint, and matrix configurations, as well as HDMI 2.0 extension.
Its small form factor fits perfectly into space-constrained environments while remaining fully interoperable with other SDVoE products and manageable via the BlueRiver AV Manager. Ideal for professional, corporate, video wall, and live event applications.
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