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Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog

BH #BLSDIAMC • MFR #CONVMASA
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Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog
Key Features
  • SDI to Analog Conversion
The Mini Converter SDI to Analog from Blackmagic will accept an SDI input signal and convert it to HD/SD component, NTSC, PAL, or S-video output. Also, if your SDI signal has audio embedded, the Converter will let you first de-embed the audio so that you can output it via the analog outs.
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Blackmagic Design CONVMASA Overview

The Mini Converter SDI to Analog from Blackmagic will accept an SDI input signal and convert it to HD/SD component, NTSC, PAL, or S-video output. Also, if your SDI signal has audio embedded, the Converter will let you first de-embed the audio so that you can output it via the analog outs.

SDI to Analog Conversion
Use this device to convert SDI video signals to analog output.
Embedded Audio
The Converter can de-embed audio from an SDI signal so that you can output it via the analog outs.

Blackmagic Design CONVMASA Specs

Input
(1) SDI (switchable between SD, HD & 3Gbs SDI)
Output
(1) component, NTSC, PAL, and S-video
(1) SDI (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
Power
12VDC
Dimensions
Not specified by manufacturer
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.155 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.85 x 5.6 x 2.65"

Blackmagic Design CONVMASA Reviews

Unit overheating

By Chance
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-14

This unit along w/ the analog generation model are notarious for overheating. The unit operates 24x7 in order to support a broadcast feed. The new 4K unit is beginning to faulter and I can't help believe that it is overheating. The unit is in a conditioned room and no other equipment gets anywhere as hot. I even have it elevated to create a bottom air-gap. I'm going to try to put a heat sink/fan on the unit. Does Blackmagic have a response to this? This is the 3rd unit I have had problems.

our go to

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.

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I want the "look" of the dvx100a while shooting ...

I want the "look" of the dvx100a while shooting with modern iPhones. Can this be used to that effect in any way possible? How?
Asked by: uwu
The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog is for cable and signal compatibility for video hardware solutions. It will not produce the look of an older camera through its conversion.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2023-11-19

I have a Marshall CV226 3G SDI camera and a ...

I have a Marshall CV226 3G SDI camera and a analog DVR. Will this convert it into a usable format for the DVR?
Asked by: Steven
In a format of 59.94p, 1080p, the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog will convert such a signal to an analog NTSC signal, which should then be accepted by an NTSC compatible analog DVR.
Answered by: ericsc
Date published: 2024-09-24

Does this down scale the HD SDI video when ...

Does this down scale the HD SDI video when converting to analog?
Asked by: Duane
Yes.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2019-09-05

Want take coax output from cable box to component ...

Want take coax output from cable box to component inputs on tv. Will this work?
Asked by: Larry
Typically, it's a coaxial RF that comes from that port. That's not the same as SDI. If your cable box has an HDMI output, there are adapters that split HDMI to Component for maybe $20-30.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2021-02-24

What SDi signal inputs will this work with? ...

What SDi signal inputs will this work with? 1920x1080i 59.94?
Asked by: Joshua
The following HD Video Standards will work: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1920x1080i 59.94 is compatible.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2024-09-24

does this product comes with component three-way ...

does this product comes with component three-way cable?
Asked by: Hugo
The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog comes with no cables.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2023-09-13

This doesn't appear to allow for audio embedding. ...

This doesn't appear to allow for audio embedding. Or does it? I have an SDI source without audio. I need to inject audio to the SDI and output to analog. Is there something like that?
Asked by: Anthony
Yes, but I need analog out. Was hoping to do with one device with Audio In, SDI In, and Analog Out.
Answered by: Anthony
Date published: 2020-11-16

Getting conflicting info on whether it will down ...

Getting conflicting info on whether it will down convert HD SDI to SD composite. Anyone know the difinitive answer? Thanks!
Asked by: Jeff
Yes it will. I use these to convert HD-SDI signal to analog composite for my RF modulators.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-05-12
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