The Grass Valley ADVC G2 HDMI & SDI to Analog & SDI Multi-Functional Converter / Downconverter with Frame Sync is a 1/3 RU box that performs a great many functions for its compact size. The inputs are HDMI and 3G/HD/SD-SDI, plus there's a BNC for a reference signal input. The outputs comprise a full complement of analog connections (including separate audio) and two BNCs that serve as dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs.
In between input and output, the ADVC G2 serves as a downconverter and a frame synchronizer for SDI (via the reference signal input). With a reference signal in, the SDI out can be locked to sync, which is useful for connecting this output to a switcher. The versatile box also de-embeds audio from the HDMI and SDI inputs so that it can be monitored and mixed separately as AES/EBU and/or analog signals.
With analog component, composite, and S-Video outputs, the ADVC G2 can be used as a monitoring device for SDI and HDMI signals. The ADVC G2 can also be used to convert HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI, with support for formats up to and including 1080p60. Offering input & output support for most DTV formats, the hardware could prove useful for converting signals to match your facility's house format.
| Video Inputs |
1x BNC: 3G/HD/SD-SDI 1x HDMI |
| Audio Inputs |
16x channels embedded via SDI 8x channels embedded via HDMI |
| Reference Video Input | 1x BNC: frame synchronizer |
| Video Outputs |
2x BNC: 3G/HD/SD-SDI 3x BNC: analog component, composite, and S-Video |
| Audio Outputs |
2x analog audio 1x AES/EBU (stereo) 16x channels embedded via SDI |
| Input Formats |
1080i60/59.94/50 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080psf/24/23.98 1035i60/59.94 720p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 480i/p 60/59.94 576i/p50 |
| Output Formats |
1080i60/59.94/50 1080psf23.98/24 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1035i60/59.94 720p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 480i59.94 576i50 |
| Input Signal Compatibility | SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI), SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI), SMPTE 424M (3G-SDI), HDMI |
| Output Signal | SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI), SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI), SMPTE 424M (3G-SDI), YPbPr (SD), EBU-N10 (SD), Betacam (SD), YC (SD), YPbPr (HD) |
| Power | 12V DC, 3A (includes AC adapter) |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) |
| Humidity | 8%~80% (no condensation) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.7 x 5.6 x 3.9" (42.5 x 142.5 x 98.5mm) |