Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI
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The Mini Converter HDMI to SDI from Blackmagic Design will accept an HDMI signal and convert it to 2 SDI outputs. You can also choose to embed audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs. Use this device to add SDI output to cameras with HDMI connections or add SDI outputs to computers with HDMI or DVI connectors.
- Embedded Audio
- This unit can embed SDI audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs.
- Universal Power
- A power supply with international socket adapters for all countries is included
| Input | HDMI (x1) |
| Output | SDI (x2) - switchable between SD, HD & 3Gbs SDI |
| Audio |
Analog: (2) channels of professional balanced analog with standard 1/4" jack connections Digital: (2) channels of professional balanced digital with standard 1/4" jack connections, AES/EBU standard |
| 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, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 None 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 Copy Protection: For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP |
| Power | 12VDC |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Compact (10)
- Highly compatible (10)
- Professional quality (10)
- Improves performance (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- In the studio (7)
- Complex projects (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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Most Liked Positive Review
Great piece of equipment
I use this as a converter for my 5D, 7D, and HVR-z7u to my Marshall Orchid Monitor HDSDI, or my Teradek HDSDI cube vido transmitter. It works great. I had an AJA box...Read complete review
I use this as a converter for my 5D, 7D, and HVR-z7u to my Marshall Orchid Monitor HDSDI, or my Teradek HDSDI cube vido transmitter. It works great. I had an AJA box at first, but as we all learned, aja converters do not work with the 5D mark 2. This converter does the trick no problem!!!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
I would buy this product again and again
very good
very good
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Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
very good
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
These things simply work. No mysticism, just plug it in and go.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
I'm using the black magic box to connect my Canon 5D to a large monitor. The converter works nicely and there was no need for firmware update. Haven't used it that much yet but while tested it worked flawlessly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Cost
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Cheapest HDMI to SDI out there! Backed by black magic's performance! Love it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
This fits on our 5D rails with no real weight gain and allows us to convert the HDMI to SDI for both the on-board monitor and Cube 150. Very nice with no bugs. Make sure you find the right power cord for the cage or on-board Battery. We also use it in the studio to send a signal from the camera system to a large client monitor with an additional SDI to HDMI adapter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
HMDI TO SDI MINI CONVERTER
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Excelent product. I like that you can control it from any computer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
We use the product to convert Panasonic HD cameras with HDMI output to SDI signals so they can be integrated into the new Panasonic HD switcher series. It works like a champ. No signal loss and now we can use the HMC150 HD camera in the mix of our switched system. The box is a bit pricey but it does the job. And or course we all hate the old wall warts but no real way to get around them
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- No Manual
Best Uses
- Converts to HD and SD
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Last minute substitute. Got a presentation the following day on location. Footage coming from Canon 60D from HDMI to SD-SDI. Got job done without a glitch. Only thing about the product is that there were no instructions that came with the unit. Went online to get information but cant find the right documentation for the unit also. Tired all the dip switches until I found the right one to work with SD. Well made and it comes with power adapter.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
I use this as a converter for my 5D, 7D, and HVR-z7u to my Marshall Orchid Monitor HDSDI, or my Teradek HDSDI cube vido transmitter. It works great. I had an AJA box at first, but as we all learned, aja converters do not work with the 5D mark 2. This converter does the trick no problem!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
It is hard for me to give anything 5 stars. I will give this my best of 4 though. A well made device that worked as needed and packaged for easy appliction as a stand alone converter. Five minuetes out of the box and it was in operation. The quality of the converted video was untouched.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Remember that as of Nov. 2010 you still have to download and downgrade the firmware from the current to the last version to get this to work well with the Canon 5D MkII. Google it for more details. It's easy and only takes a minute or two.
The only complaint I have is that compared to the last converter I used, it takes a few extra seconds per shot for this converter to scan from one resolution to another, during which time the monitor goes black. That means missing the first couple of seconds per shot, which is rarely a big deal, but might be a problem for some uses.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Note that in our experience, one of four ordered worked right out of the box, but the other three required a firmware update, via usb... after the update, these units function consistently anywhere in the signal path, and provide solid output signal to various devices and processors down the line. No other issues whatsoever. Worked well to provide monitoring from multiple Canon 5Ds, even when switching from HD to SD during recording...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI:
Lets me use my Panasonic 26 inch monitor with my Canon 5 D. Very small can be used at the monitor cart or mounted on the camera itself. Well made !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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