AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter
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A power supply is required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase a power supply that best suits your needs.
The Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter from AJA is a device designed to convert SDI or HD-SDI signals to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. This unit also supports embedded SD/HD-SDI audio in the HDMI output, allowing for a convenient single-cable, audio-video connection.
The Hi5 provides 2-channel, RCA-style, audio outputs for the separate monitoring of audio feeds. It also offers a looping SDI/HD-SDI output, which is useful for connecting additional equipment or to achieve a daisy-chain configuration with multiple monitors running from the same SDI/HD-SDI source.
Note! Please note that this unit requires a power supply that is not included and must be purchased separately.
- HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Conversion
- This unit is designed to convert SDI or HD-SDI signals to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors.
- Embedded Audio Support
- This unit supports embedded SD/HD-SDI audio in the HDMI output, as well, allowing for a convenient single-cable, audio-video connection.
- Separate Audio Monitoring
- The Hi5 has 2-channel, RCA-style, audio outputs for the separate monitoring of audio feeds if necessary.
- Connect Additional Equipment
- This device offers a looping SDI/HD-SDI output, which is useful for connecting additional equipment or to achieve a daisy-chain configuration with multiple monitors.
| Input | SDI/HD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, SMPTE-259/292/296 Compliant) |
| Output |
HDMI with embedded audio Analog Audio: RCAx2 (x1 Output) 1 equalized looping SDI/HD-SDI output, 1 BNC |
| Resolution Options | 525i, 625i, 720p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60 |
| Power | 5VDC Regulated, 3W |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4-5/8 x 2-3/8 x 1" (117 x 61 x 25mm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (17)
- Professional quality (13)
- Compact (12)
- Highly compatible (12)
- Improves performance (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- In the studio (11)
- Complex projects (4)
- Independent films (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (8), Professional artist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Make your cheap LCD an HD-SDI monitor
One of the problems our regional television facility faces is needing to monitor a number of high definition signals on a limited budget and using limited space. The AJA Hi5 solves both problems neatly.<...Read complete review
One of the problems our regional television facility faces is needing to monitor a number of high definition signals on a limited budget and using limited space. The AJA Hi5 solves both problems neatly.
This is a small box that can be easily hidden -- in my office, I have one stuck to the back of a Viewsonic VX2260wm widescreen LCD monitor with velcro, and the included HDMI cable just plugs right into the back of the monitor.
The Hi5 has a BNC input connector that accepts either HD-SDI or SD-SDI, with a buffered loopthrough output; the adjacent LED glows red when HD is present, green for SD, and turns off for no video. On the other side is the HDMI output connector, plus a pair of RCA output jacks for analog stereo audio. (The HDMI connector also passes the audio, so you don't necessarily need to use the RCA jacks.)
HD-SDI video may be either 1080i or 720p at various frame rates; SD-SDI video may be either 525i or 625i. If you need to convert 1080p video, the similar Hi5-3G will handle the higher data rate.
Audio is ordinarily derived from stereo pair 1, embedded in the video, but changing an internal jumper allows all eight embedded channels in an HD-SDI input to pass through to the HDMI output. There is no way to explicitly select which AES channel you want to use, but I would not have expected that sort of feature in such an inexpensive device.
The signal being passed to the monitor is excellent; the limiting factor to picture quality isn't the converter, but the monitor itself. When paired with even an inexpensive computer monitor, the result is crisper than some of our far costlier broadcast grade monitors. The only real downside is that you won't find some of the bells and whistles for reduced scan, pulse cross, and so forth. But for the majority of our applications, these functions are really not necessary.
Bottom line: the Hi5 allows us to get true HD monitoring where we need it for less than the cost of many professional SD monitors. We love it!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
It is small and does what it says
What is good:
Does what is says: SDI to HDMI conversion.
It is small
What is bad:
Found some issues with certain colors in certain monitors due to the...Read complete review
What is good:
Does what is says: SDI to HDMI conversion.
It is small
What is bad:
Found some issues with certain colors in certain monitors due to the data range compression. the problem could be due to the converter, the monitor or a mix of both.
Using the HDMI to SDI from the same brand (Ha5) and this SDI to HDMI and a PS3, I could not get any output.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Failure Rate
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
The Converter worked great for about a day then quit. Replaced power suppply with new one and no change. Unit will have to go back for replacement.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
This unit is used with a Kona Card to change SDI to HDMI for color correcting using a Sony Bravia consumer TV to simulate the final DVD end product look.
I choose to purchase AJA products because they have the best customer support before and after the sale. They work as advertised.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Power supply not included
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
great way to monitor hd sdi sources on a less expensive monitor
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Transformer not included
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
A great solution/alternative to preview full HD from my Matrox Axio LE.
I was able to use the AJA converter to output to a 1080i 32" LCD Sony Bravo that is mounted on my wall. Works great and looks awesome for a fraction of the price of purchasing a high priced, and smaller studio monitor with SDI input.
Only negative is you need to purchase transformer separately.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Field recording or Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
We were using our expensive HD Studio monitor in the field for shoots but decided to buy the Hi5 SDI to HDMI converter and a inexpensive HD receiver. Since we use the monitor for basic set composition and clients using the Hi5 and a HD receiver was a great alternative. Hi5 works as advertized
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
This is a great little product that does a big job at an economical price in converting our video to our plasma screens throughout our complex
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
easy to install, good quality picture
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Needs Power Supply
Best Uses
- Good throw down unit
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
Hooked up easily and worked out of the box.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Separate power supply
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
Great little converter box. Anyone using this is most likely a pro, since SDI isn't exactly meant for consumers. But the HD SDI to HDMI looks very clean, and the SD SDI to HDMI looks much better than our previous option, which was running an SD signal via analog component to the monitor, and then the in-monitor (Plasma) chip did the up conversion (from SD to HD). Allows use of HDMI monitoring of SDI content. Would have given 5 stars, except for the fact that you get gouged when having to purchase separate power supply. [...]
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
I use this product to monitor directly from my Panasonic HPX300 and HPX170 cameras on an LCD TV over SDI-HD and it works perfectly.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- No settings to configure
- Professional Quality
- Very cost effective
Cons
- Power supply not included
Best Uses
- Desktop HD monitoring
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
One of the problems our regional television facility faces is needing to monitor a number of high definition signals on a limited budget and using limited space. The AJA Hi5 solves both problems neatly.
This is a small box that can be easily hidden -- in my office, I have one stuck to the back of a Viewsonic VX2260wm widescreen LCD monitor with velcro, and the included HDMI cable just plugs right into the back of the monitor.
The Hi5 has a BNC input connector that accepts either HD-SDI or SD-SDI, with a buffered loopthrough output; the adjacent LED glows red when HD is present, green for SD, and turns off for no video. On the other side is the HDMI output connector, plus a pair of RCA output jacks for analog stereo audio. (The HDMI connector also passes the audio, so you don't necessarily need to use the RCA jacks.)
HD-SDI video may be either 1080i or 720p at various frame rates; SD-SDI video may be either 525i or 625i. If you need to convert 1080p video, the similar Hi5-3G will handle the higher data rate.
Audio is ordinarily derived from stereo pair 1, embedded in the video, but changing an internal jumper allows all eight embedded channels in an HD-SDI input to pass through to the HDMI output. There is no way to explicitly select which AES channel you want to use, but I would not have expected that sort of feature in such an inexpensive device.
The signal being passed to the monitor is excellent; the limiting factor to picture quality isn't the converter, but the monitor itself. When paired with even an inexpensive computer monitor, the result is crisper than some of our far costlier broadcast grade monitors. The only real downside is that you won't find some of the bells and whistles for reduced scan, pulse cross, and so forth. But for the majority of our applications, these functions are really not necessary.
Bottom line: the Hi5 allows us to get true HD monitoring where we need it for less than the cost of many professional SD monitors. We love it!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
We needed a way to see our SDI HD signals on a
regular consumer brand monitor with HDMI - but no SDI - This converter box works great to show off our high quality signal the way it's meant to be seen.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
What is good:
Does what is says: SDI to HDMI conversion.
It is small
What is bad:
Found some issues with certain colors in certain monitors due to the data range compression. the problem could be due to the converter, the monitor or a mix of both.
Using the HDMI to SDI from the same brand (Ha5) and this SDI to HDMI and a PS3, I could not get any output.
Pros
- HDSDI Through
- Works well with DVI
Cons
- No dual-link input
Best Uses
- Cheap pro monitoring
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
Several reasons I like this over the HDlink... it offers an HDSDI through - even if you don't need it, you may very well some day, and it'll save you buying an HDSDI DA. Also, it scales appropriately with DVI monitors... the Black Magic one only scales with HDMI monitors (so if you run a 720p signal to a dell monitor for instance, the AJA goes full screen, the HDlink shows a small pixel-per-pixel box in the middle of the screen.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
Does exactly what is supposed to do. No if ands or buts..
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
I would rate this item a 5, except for the cost. It is an excellent converter, and is very simple to use. Has an indicator led to show when signals are syncd and does a great job.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
The converter did not convert video/audio with a Vizio television, only video.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about AJA Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter:
Works great with my RED One.
Only cons is specific power cable.
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- Converter
- HDMI Cable
- Three-Year Warranty
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