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Grass Valley ADVC-HDM1 HD-SDI to HDV Converter

BH #GRADVCHDM1 • MFR #652154
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Grass Valley ADVC-HDM1 HD-SDI to HDV Converter
Key Features
  • Bi-directional HD-SDI - HDV Conversion
  • Encodes MPEG-2 Up to Full 1920 x 1080
  • Embedded Audio
  • External Timecode Input
The ADVC-HDM1 HD-SDI to HDV Converter from Grass Valley is a studio production tool that converts HD-SDI to HDV signals and back. Able to interface with your editing system or as a standalone converter, the unit is ideal for recording video, along with embedded audio, from an HD-SDI source and encoding it for HDV workflows. It can also encode HD MPEG-2 transport streams up to a resolution of 1920 x 1080--at your choice of 8 different bit-rate settings--and will even input external timecode information during HDV encoding. A two-button control on the front panel lets you easily set the encoding/decoding and timecode modes.
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Grass Valley ADVC-HDM1 Overview

The ADVC-HDM1 HD-SDI to HDV Converter from Grass Valley is a studio production tool that converts HD-SDI to HDV signals and back. Able to interface with your editing system or as a standalone converter, the unit is ideal for recording video, along with embedded audio, from an HD-SDI source and encoding it for HDV workflows. It can also encode HD MPEG-2 transport streams up to a resolution of 1920 x 1080--at your choice of 8 different bit-rate settings--and will even input external timecode information during HDV encoding. A two-button control on the front panel lets you easily set the encoding/decoding and timecode modes.

Compatible with Windows and Mac NLE platforms that support HDV or HD-SDI, the converter requires no special drivers or software applications and fits perfectly in an optional 1RU rackmount kit.

Ideal for studio production environments
50Hz and 60Hz compatible
Robust and reliable--over 250,000 ADVC converters sold worldwide
Compatible with Windows (including Windows 7) and Mac operating system-based DV editing systems
No need to install drivers or any software applications
Works with many FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)-equipped computers by means of an appropriate adapter cable (optional)

Grass Valley ADVC-HDM1 Specs

Construction
Metal
Finish
Black
Format
NTSC, PAL
Inputs/Outputs
Digital Video
4-pin FireWire
6-pin FireWire

Supported MPEG-2 transport stream encoding formats:
HDV (auto select)
-HD1: 720/30p, 720/25p
(video bit rate: 18.3Mbs; audio stream: stereo MPEG Audio Layer 2, 384kbs)
-HD2 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i
(video bit rate: 25Mbs; audio stream: stereo MPEG Audio Layer 2, 384kbs)
Additional formats (dip switch select)
-Video bit rate: 11-, 14-, 16-, 18-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 40Mbs
-Audio stream: MPEG Audio Layer 2, 384kbs

Supported MPEG-2 transport stream decoding formats:
HDV (auto select)
-HD1: 720/30p, 720/25p
-HD2: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i
Additional formats (dip-switch select)
-Profile/Level: MP @ HL, MP @ H14
-Resolution/frame rate: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
HD-SDI in (BNC)
HD-SDI active-through (BNC)
2x HD-SDI out (BNC)

Digital Audio Input
HDV 2-channel
HD-SDI 2-channel embedded audio (SMPTE 299M Ch1, Ch2 only)

Digital Audio Output
HDV 2-channel
HD-SDI 2-channel embedded (SMPTE 299M stereo, 16 bit, 48 kHz, locked)

Time Code
LTC in (BNC)
LTC out (BNC)
DVITC in (decoded from HD-SDI input)
DVITC out (encoded in HD-SDI output)
Reference
Input (BNC)
Loop-Through (BNC)
Control
AV/C over 1394
RS-422A (control)
RS-422A (device)
RS-232C (external control)
Power
AC adapter (12VDC, 3A)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
8.46 x 1.73 x 9.49" (21.5 x 4.4 x 24.1 cm)
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer

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