Low Latency DVB Modulator with 8-12 SDI Inputs | HDM-12220 series

BLANKOM HDM-12220/HDM-08220

The BLANKOM HDM-12220 and HDM-08220 HD Encoder/Modulators are a fully integrated, carrier-grade platform designed for modern broadcast, IPTV, and Headend deployments. Combining encoding, multiplexing, scrambling, and RF modulation in a single high-density chassis, it delivers exceptional efficiency and flexibility for multi-channel operations.

Key Features

  • 12/8 × HD-SDI Inputs with Closed Captioning
    Supports 12 or 8 HD-SDI sources, each with embedded or external CC, providing robust ingest for professional broadcast environments.

  • Multi-Source Input Architecture

    • 1 × DVB-C tuner input

    • Up to 512 IP streams via Data1 (GE) port
      Enables hybrid workflows and seamless integration into existing headends.

  • Advanced Output Modulation

    • DVB-C RF output: up to 16 non-adjacent carriers

    • DVB-T RF output: up to 8 non-adjacent carriers
      Ideal for cable and terrestrial distribution networks requiring multi-carrier delivery.

  • MPTS Mirroring Over IP

    • 16 MPTS mirrored for DVB-C mode

    • 8 MPTS mirrored for DVB-T mode
      Delivered via Data2 (GE) for reliable IP backbone distribution.

  • ASI Output
    One ASI output is available as a real-time mirror of any selected MPTS, offering maximum interoperability with legacy systems.

Features

12 or 8 HD-SDI Inputs
16 DVB-C carriers (8 DVB-T/ATSC, 6 ISDB-T carriers)
Multiplexer
1 ASI output
1 RF input (DVB-C or ATSC tuner)

Ordering guide

HDM-12220C: 12 SDI Inputs, 16 DVB-C Carriers
HDM-12220T: 12 SDI Inputs, 8 DVB-T Carriers
HDM-12220I: 12 SDI Inputs, 6 ISDB-T Carriers
HDM-12220A: 12 SDI Inputs, 8 ATSC Carriers
HDM-08220C: 8 SDI Inputs, 16 DVB-C Carriers
HDM-08220T: 8 SDI Inputs, 8 DVB-T Carriers
HDM-08220I: 8 SDI Inputs, 6 ISDB-T Carriers
HDM-08220A: 8 SDI Inputs, 8 ATSC Carriers

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Low Latency DVB Modulator with 12 or 8 HD-SDI Inputs, DVB-C, DVB-T, ISDB-T, or ATSC Outputs

 

BLANKOM HDM-08220 and HDM-12220 are high-integration professional modulators that combine encoding, multiplexing, and modulation into a single unit. Available for all common modulation standards, it has several input and output combinations. Besides the HD-SDI inputs, the signals can also be fed through the IP, ASI and USB inputs. All the available content can be multiplexed into several packets and modulated into RF carriers.

 

Low Latency DVB Modulator with SDI Inputs HDM-12220 front

BLANKOM HDM-12220C QAM Modulator (DVB-C Modulator)

 

Key Features

  • 12× or 8× HD-SDI Inputs
  • MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video encoding with embedded audio and CC support.
  • 1× DVB-C (ATSC optional) tuner input for re-multiplexing applications.
  • High-Capacity IP Ingest
  • Each carrier output channel can process up to 32 IP streams from the DATA1 GE port (UDP/RTP protocols).
  • Flexible Audio Encoding & Passthrough
  • MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC, MPEG4-AAC, Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0) encoding (optional), AC3 (2.0/5.1) passthrough.
  • Multi-Standard Modulation
  • DVB-C: 16 multiplexing/scrambling/modulation groups
  • DVB-T/ATSC: 8 multiplexing/modulation groups (optional)
  • ISDB-T: 6 multiplexing/modulation groups (optional)
  • 1 × ASI output as a mirror of any selected RF output carrier.
  • High-Density MPTS Output Over IP (DATA2 Port)
  • 16 MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP for DVB-C mode
  • 8 MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP for DVB-T/ATSC
  • 6 MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP for ISDB-T
  • Advanced Transport Stream Processing
  • PID remapping, accurate PCR correction, PSI/SI table editing and insertion.
  • Intuitive Management
  • Web-based GUI for configuration, monitoring, and firmware upgrades.

 

Low Latency DVB Modulator with SDI Inputs HDM-12220 block diagram

 

BLANKOM HDM-9416C DVB Modulator Application Example

 

BLANKOM HDM-12220 and HDM-08220 are low-latency RF modulators that have HDMI, IPTV, ASI, and RF inputs for video channels; encoders for video signals; multiplexers; and RF modulators for various standards.

They are in a 1U case for 19-inch rack cabinets.

To meet customers’s various requirements, the units can be easily configured over a web interface.

Low Latency DVB Modulator with SDI Inputs HDM-12220 front

BLANKOM HDM-12220C QAM Modulator (DVB-C Modulator) front panel

 

Low Latency DVB Modulator with SDI Inputs HDM-12220 rear

BLANKOM HDM-12220C QAM Modulator (DVB-C Modulator) rear panel

 

Function: DVB Modulator

Technical Specifications

Input
• 12× or 8× HD-SDI with Closed Caption
• 1 × DVB-C tuner (ATSC optional), F-type
• Up to 512 IP streams (UDP/RTP, DATA1, RJ45) – DVB-C
• Up to 256 IP streams (UDP/RTP, DATA1, RJ45) – DVB-T/ATSC
• Up to 192 IP streams (UDP/RTP, DATA1, RJ45) – ISDB-T

Video
Input Resolutions: 1080p60/50, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50, 480i60, 576i50
Output Resolutions: 1080p/i, 1440×1080i, 1280×720p, 720×576p/i, 720×480p/i, 320×240, 320×180, 960×540i, 704×576i, 704×480i, 640×576i, 640×480i, 544×576i, 544×480i
• MPEG-2 & MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding
• Bitrate: 0.8–19 Mbps (H.264), 1–19 Mbps (MPEG-2)
• Rate Control: CBR / VBR
• GOP: B-frames 0–3, P-frames 0–6
• Processing: De-interlacing, noise reduction

Audio
• MPEG-1 Layer II, MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 AAC
• Dolby Digital AC-3 (2.0) encoding (optional)
• AC-3 (2.0/5.1) passthrough
• 48 kHz sampling, 64–320 kbps

Multiplexing/Processing
• Up to 256 PIDs per channel
• PID remapping (auto/manual)
• Accurate PCR adjustment
• PSI/SI table generation

Scrambling
• Up to 4 SimulCrypt CA systems
• Standards: ETR289, ETSI 101197, ETSI 103197
• Local/remote management


RF Modulation

DVB-C
• 16 non-adjacent carriers (up to 192 MHz)
• EN 300 429 / ITU-T J.83 A/B
• MER ≥ 40 dB
• 50–960 MHz (1 kHz step)
• Output: –20 to +10 dBm (0.1 dB step)
• SR: 5.0–7.0 Msps
• QAM: 16/32/64/128/256 (A), 64/256 (B)

DVB-T
• 8 non-adjacent carriers (192 MHz)
• EN 300 744
• FFT: 2K / 4K / 8K
• Bandwidth: 6/7/8 MHz
• QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM
• GI: 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/16 / 1/32
• FEC: 1/2–7/8
• MER ≥ 42 dB
• –20 to +10 dBm (0.1 dB step)

ATSC
• 8 non-adjacent carriers
• ATSC A/53
• 6 MHz bandwidth
• 8VSB
• FEC: RS(208/188)+Trellis
• MER ≥ 40 dB
• ACL: –55 dBc
• –20 to +10 dBm (0.5 dB step)

ISDB-T
• 6 non-adjacent carriers
• ARIB STD-B31
• 6 MHz bandwidth
• QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM
• GI: 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4
• 2K / 4K / 8K modes
• Code rate: 1/2–7/8
• MER ≥ 40 dB
• –20 to +10 dBm (0.1 dB step)


Stream Output

• 1 × ASI output, mirror of any RF carrier
• 16 × MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP (DVB-C mode)
• 8 × MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP (DVB-T/ATSC, optional)
• 6 × MPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP (ISDB-T, optional)
• 1 × 1000M Ethernet (Base-T)


System

• Web-based management
• English User Interface
• Firmware upgrade via web


General

• Size: 482 × 440 × 44 mm
• Operating Temp: 0–45°C
• Storage: –20–80°C
• Power: AC 110V±10% / AC 220V±10%, 50/60 Hz

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

 

 

 

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