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Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI

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Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI
Key Features
  • Analog to SDI Conversion
  • Embedded Audio
The Mini Converter Analog to SDI from Blackmagic will accept an HD/SD component, NTSC, PAL, or S-video signal and convert it to an SDI output. You can also choose to embed SDI audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs. Use this device to convert video from Betacam SP, VHS, set-top boxes, HDV cameras, and other similar devices.
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Blackmagic Design CONVMA Overview

The Mini Converter Analog to SDI from Blackmagic will accept an HD/SD component, NTSC, PAL, or S-video signal and convert it to an SDI output. You can also choose to embed SDI audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs. Use this device to convert video from Betacam SP, VHS, set-top boxes, HDV cameras, and other similar devices.

Analog to SDI Conversion

Use this device to convert analog video sources to SDI video output.

Embedded Audio

This unit can embed SDI audio from balanced AES/EBU or analog audio inputs.

Blackmagic Design CONVMA Specs

Input(1) component, NTSC, PAL, and S-video via 3x BNCs
Output(2) SDI (switchable between SD, HD & 3Gbs SDI)
AudioAnalog:
(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
(Audio inputs are shared)
Power12VDC
DimensionsNot specified by manufacturer
WeightNot specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.12 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.8 x 5.6 x 2.65"

Blackmagic Design CONVMA Reviews

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By Tom
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-01

our firm does a few PEG systems still running old composite analog. Newer systems are strictly SDI. These do the trick to get in and out as needed.

Over priced

By Neil
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2019-07-12

way, way over priced... Run very hot.

Blackmagic to the reacue!!!

By Tariq
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-07-05

Always teliable. Works well gets the gob done!!!

Excellent for reviving HDV cameras

By Wilfred
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-02-28

Solidly built, compact, and works great.  I use them to convert the component video out on my Sony FX1 HDV camcorders to SDI that I run to a video switch and SDI recorder.

Very Good

By ebenezer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-01-30

Very Good

Used with Canon XH A1 Worked Perfectly

By Sportsgram
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-05-14

We used these with the Canon XH A1 which just has component HD out. Worked perfectly to help us get a camera in centerfield for a broadcast we were doing. Plug and play and the picture was perfect. Certainly would purchase again and highly recommend.

Works great

By Karl
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-16

You plug it in and it works. What more could you want?

Muy buen producto

By Esteban
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-17

Llegó en excelentes condiciones y tiempo. Funcionó perfecto para conectar una cámara con salida de video por componentes a un switcher de video así

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Asked by: Michael
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Hi. I have an old professional VHS camera that has BNC video output. So to capture the video to my Mac book, first I have to use this analog-sdi converter, after I have to connect it to the Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder, and after connect all this to laptop? And what’s the difference if I will use Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device Instead of all this, connected to the camera via bnc-s-video cable ( it passes the color) and connected to laptop via usb? Thank you very much for your answer!
Asked by: volodymyr
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Which converter is adequated to edit analog video from an old Sony PVW- 2800 & Panasonic AJ-D440P to a MacBook pro Retina?
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Date published: 2021-10-22
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