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Blackmagic Design Audio to SDI Mini Converter

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Blackmagic Design Audio to SDI Mini Converter
Key Features
  • Embed Audio into up to 1080p SDI Signals
  • Four 1/4" Audio Input Jacks
  • Supports 4 Channels of Analog Audio
  • Supports 8 Channels of AES/EBU Audio
Embed audio into 3G/HD/SD-SDI sources in up to 1080p60 resolution with the Audio to SDI Mini Converter from Blackmagic Design. Connect up to four channels of balanced analog or eight channels of AES/EBU audio via four 1/4" jacks.
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Blackmagic Design CONVMCAUDS Overview

Embed audio into 3G/HD/SD-SDI sources in up to 1080p60 resolution with the Audio to SDI Mini Converter from Blackmagic Design. Connect up to four channels of balanced analog or eight channels of AES/EBU audio via four 1/4" jacks.

In addition to a dedicated SDI input, the converter also features a redundant SDI input that allows you to run a backup cable in case the first is lost. This is useful in mission-critical applications, especially outdoors or in crowded venues where there is a higher chance of damage to the cable.

Blackmagic Design CONVMCAUDS Specs

SDI Input
1 x SDI on BNC (switchable between 3G/HD/SD)
1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI redundant input (automatically switches over if main SDI input is lost)
Audio Input
4 x 1/4" jacks support 4 channels of balanced analog, or 8 channels of balanced AES/EBU digital audio
SDI Output
1 x SDI on BNC (switchable between 3G/HD/SD)
SDI Auto Switching
Auto-detection of 3G/2K/HD/SD-SDI
Updates and Configuration
Via USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mb/s)
Reclocking
Yes
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M/259M/296M/372M/424M-B/425M
ITU-R BT.656/BT.601
SDI Video Rates
SDI video connections are switchable between HD and SD
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
SDI Color Precision
4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Color Space
YUV, RGB
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically selects between 3G/HD/SD
SDI Format Support
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
525i: 59.94 NTSC
625i: 50 PAL
2K Format Support
2K DCI 25p/24p/23.98p
2K DCI 25PsF/24PsF/23.98PsF
Software Control
Mac OS X and Windows software upgrade via USB
Internal Software Upgrade
Via included updater application
Operating System
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS Sierra or later
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Settings Control
Mini switches or USB software
Power Supply
+12 V universal power supply included, with international socket adapters for all countries and cable tie point
Power Consumption
8.4 W
Operational Voltage Range
12 VDC
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
Relative Humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions
4.5 x 3.6 x 0.9" / 11.5 x 9.2 x 2.3 cm
Weight
7.6 oz / 215 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.08 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8 x 5.8 x 2.7"

Blackmagic Design CONVMCAUDS Reviews

Work Great

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-21

It works very well and isolates audio in areas of high electrical noise and where long runs are required,

Simple throw down solution

By Joe
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-14

Like the other Blackmagic Mini Converters it's a simple solution. Not unlike it's counterparts the USB connection offers some good controls like level sliders for each input. A great feature of these and the other BM Mini Converters with audio inputs is not only the ability to take in AES but when in that mode they can also accept coaxial SPDIF with a simple rca to 1/4" adapter.

See any errors on this page?

When would you or wouldn't you use the "Sample ...

When would you or wouldn't you use the "Sample Rate Conversion" with this product? Not familiar with this feature, thanks for the help?
Asked by: Las
I am not sure what you mean by "sample rate conversion" but I use this the mini audio to SDI convertor to insert analog audio that gets converted to digital and placed into the SDI signal path. Without this convertor, the audio could not be included in an SDI signal.
Answered by: Randall
Date published: 2020-05-15

Can this be connected to Blackmagic Design ...

Can this be connected to Blackmagic Design MultiView 4 HD and still work properly? Or do I need a Different Product?
Asked by: J
The a multi view converter shouldn’t affect the audio at so as long as the device at the end of your chain supports audio you should be good.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-11-21

What audio input cable am I shopping for? Is this ...

What audio input cable am I shopping for? Is this a TRS? I want to output from our Allen & Heath mixer's XLR.
Asked by: Adam
Hello, If you have XLRM outputs from your mixer you will need XLR female to 1/4" TRS cables. This is what I use and it works fine.
Answered by: Pentecostal
Date published: 2021-03-12

Can you delay the audio to sync with the video? ...

Can you delay the audio to sync with the video? Looking to use without a computer. Audio from Mixer and Video from PTZ Camera. I will need to sync the audio, can this be done?
Asked by: John
From working with this device, there is no way of delaying the audio source at all.. You can change the setting to where the analog audio is being set to the SDI stream. Like 1-4 or 5-8, etc Hope this helps.
Answered by: Brad
Date published: 2020-07-29

Can I use a second one of these to convert audio ...

Can I use a second one of these to convert audio back to analog?
Asked by: Nathan
No, this device embeds audio onto the video signal. You would need a de-embedder to do this. The Blackmagic SDI to HDMI converter ( B&H part# BLSDIHDMIMC) does this while also giving you a HDMI output. It will output either analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio. We have used these with great success.
Answered by: Jim
Date published: 2020-09-08

Is there a way to disable the frame grab/freeze ...

Is there a way to disable the frame grab/freeze frame on loss of signal to this device?
Asked by: Creig
This converter model doesn't have grab/freeze frame on the output when the input signal is lost.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2019-03-02

If I use two separate audio inputs can I separate ...

If I use two separate audio inputs can I separate them to right and left channels?
Asked by: Derek
Yes, you can separate them.
Answered by: Geetika
Date published: 2021-01-31

The manual implies this is "yes" but I'd like ...

The manual implies this is "yes" but I'd like confirmation. After embedding 8 channels of AES/EBU into SDI on Channels 1-8, can I output the SDI into another BMD Audio to SDI Mini and embed another 8 channels of AES/EBU audio into 9-16... outputting a single SDI cable with all 16 channels of AES and video?
Asked by: Alex
Absolutely, I do this quite often. Just some simple dip switch settings.
Answered by: Jason
Date published: 2021-09-09
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