Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI
Convert from analogue HD/SD video to SDI
Mini Converter Analog to SDI is perfect for converting from analog video in HD/SD component & NTSC & PAL or S-Video to SDI video with the choice to embed SDI audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs. Now you can convert analog devices such as Betacam SP & VHS & Set top box's and HDV cameras to SDI video.
Auto Switching SD and HD
Mini Converters instantly switch between standard definition and high definition video formats and change over is automatic when the video input changes. A huge range of video standards are supported including & NTSC & PAL & 1080i/59.94 & 1080i/50 & 1080psf/23.98 & 1080psf/24 & 720p/59.94 and 720p/50 formats & plus new formats can be added via USB.
Redundant SDI Input
Mini Converters feature a unique redundant input for mission critical tasks such as broadcast or live events. You can connect a redundant cable to the second input & so if the main input is lost due to cable damage or any other cause & Mini Converter will automatically switch over to the redundant input cable. This lets you use Mini Converters in locations where crowds or the environment might cause cable damage & or lets you place Mini Converters in hard to reach locations such as roof mounted video projectors etc. A loop though SDI output is also provided for connecting to other devices. A loop-thru SDI connection is also great if you need more than 2 audio channels & as you can connect the loop-thru to another Mini Converter to de-embedd extra audio channels!
Software Control: Mac OS X and Windows software upgrade via USB.
Settings Control: Mini Switches or USB software.
Firmware Upgrade: Via included firmware updater application.
Power Supply: +12V universal power supply included. Cable tie point.
Product Warranty: 3 Year Limited Manufacturer\'s Warranty.
Connections
SDI Video Input: Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
SDI Redundant Input: None
SDI Video Outputs: Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
Dual Rate Support: Auto detection of HD or standard definition SDI inputs.
Updates and Configuration: Via USB 2.0 high speed. (480 Mb/s)
Re-clocking: Yes
Analog Audio: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4 inch jack connections.
Digital Audio: 2 channels of professional balanced digital with standard 1/4 inch jack connections. AES/EBU standard.
HDMI: None
Analog Video: Component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video.
Standards
SDI Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60.
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2
SDI Video Rates: SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition.
SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2
SDI Color Space: YUV
SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
SDI Auto Switching: Automatically selects between SD SDI, HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI.
Analog Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60.
Analog Color Precision: 4:2:2
Analog Color Space: YUV
HDMI Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 1080p23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94/60, 720p50 and 720p59.94/60.
HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
HDMI Color Space: YUV and RGB