Kit list6 February 2026

The Kit List: Blackmagic Design Videohub 40×40 12G Router

Large live events demand flexible, reliable signal routing. Here’s how we use the Blackmagic Videohub 40×40 12G router to manage complex video workflows at festivals and arena shows.

As live event productions grow in scale, so does the complexity of signal routing. With multiple cameras, screens, recorders, switchers, and streaming outputs, being able to route video signals quickly and reliably becomes essential.

That’s where the Blackmagic Design Videohub 40×40 12G router plays a key role in our live event setups.

Why Video Routing Matters at Live Events

At festivals and arena shows, video rarely travels in a straight line.

Signals often need to be sent:

• ·From cameras to multiple destinations
• ·To FOH screens, backstage monitors, and confidence displays
• ·Into switchers, recorders, and streaming systems
• ·To backup or redundant paths

Without proper routing, setups become messy, inflexible, and difficult to troubleshoot.

What the Videohub 40×40 Brings to a Live Setup

The Videohub 40×40 allows us to route up to 40 video sources to 40 destinations, giving us complete control over where signals go at any time.

This gives us:

• ·A centralised routing point
• ·The ability to change signal paths instantly
• ·Cleaner, more organised cabling
• ·Greater flexibility as event requirements change

For complex events, this level of control is essential.

Supporting Large Multi-Camera Productions

In our live event workflows, the Videohub often sits at the centre of the system.

It allows us to:

• ·Route multiple camera feeds to vision mixers
• ·Send program and aux outputs to screens and recorders
• ·Feed different content to different parts of a venue
• ·Support both live production and backup workflows

This is particularly valuable at festivals and arena shows where layouts are large and constantly evolving.

Flexibility During Live Shows

One of the biggest advantages of a router like this is flexibility during the event itself.

If requirements change, for example:

• ·An extra screen needs a different feed
• ·A recorder needs to be added
• ·A backup path needs to be switched in

We can make changes quickly without re-patching physical cables, reducing disruption during live shows.

Clean Integration With Our Production Units

The Videohub integrates seamlessly into our Portable Production Units (PPUs) and rack systems.

By handling routing centrally, it helps keep:

• ·Switchers focused on live cutting
• ·Cabling organised and labelled
• ·Fault-finding fast and efficient

This is especially important in time-critical live environments.

Built for Reliability at Scale

At large events, reliability matters more than anything.

Using a dedicated video router reduces:

• ·The risk of signal bottlenecks
• ·Accidental cable swaps
• ·Last-minute reconfiguration issues

It also allows us to build redundancy into the system, ensuring critical feeds can be rerouted if needed.

Final Thoughts

The Blackmagic Videohub 40×40 12G router isn’t a flashy piece of kit, but it’s one of the most important.

Giving us full control over complex signal routing, it allows large live event productions to run smoothly, adapt quickly, and stay reliable under pressure.

At dwmedia, tools like this sit quietly behind the scenes, making sure everything you see on screen gets where it needs to go, every time.