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Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter

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Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter
Key Features
  • Enables Extension of SDI/HDMI Cameras
  • Transmission Distance - 28 miles (45km)
  • Internal Battery
  • Talkback Function
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter enables extension of SDI (serial digital interface) / HDMI cameras to distances up to 28 miles (45km) via an optical fiber link. You can connect your camera to the SDI/HDMI inputs to convert videos to optical signals. This optical fiber input can be connected to the switcher program feed to convert to SDI/HDMI outputs for monitoring. In addition, the SDI/HDMI outputs can be switched between return program and camera input for monitoring.
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Blackmagic Design ATEM-CONV Overview

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter enables extension of SDI (serial digital interface) / HDMI cameras to distances up to 28 miles (45km) via an optical fiber link. You can connect your camera to the SDI/HDMI inputs to convert videos to optical signals. This optical fiber input can be connected to the switcher program feed to convert to SDI/HDMI outputs for monitoring. In addition, the SDI/HDMI outputs can be switched between return program and camera input for monitoring.

With an internal battery, the converter can be used at remote locations when the cameras are placed at far-off locations. Featured Talkback function allows the switcher operator to co-ordinate with camera operator via PC headsets or iPhone-compatible headphones. By embedding microphone audio into channels 15 and 16 of the camera optical fiber video output, the Talkback function listens to channels 15 and 16 of the optical fiber input on the headphones.

Using the 12V power connection, the converter can be connected to any power source or a car battery. By connecting the switcher’s program output to the ATEM Camera Converter via optical outputs, the camera converter illuminates the 2 tally LEDs using open standard tally packet in the SDI output. You can select the camera number using the USB software or by camera number button on the keypad. In addition, you can also view red color tally on the monitor by connecting external monitoring to the HDMI/SDI outputs.

Featuring an integrated belt clip, the camera converter can be attached to the belt for portability. With the help of a camera mount, the converter can be mounted onto a tripod. In addition, the camera converter features microphone inputs for audio capability.

Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, the camera converter can withstand bumps and shocks without breaking. Built-in button pad allows you to control power, microphone level, talkback and video, and battery indicators. You can update converters firmware via a USB port. The camera converter can be used for applications such as concerts, sporting events, lecture theaters, houses of worship, surveillance, or any remote camera location.

Enables extension of SDI (serial digital interface) / HDMI cameras to distances up to 28 miles (45km) via optical fiber link
You can connect your camera to the SDI/HDMI inputs to convert videos to optical signals
Optical fiber input can be connected to the switcher program feed to convert to SDI/HDMI outputs for monitoring
SDI/HDMI outputs can be switched between return program and camera input for monitoring
Includes an internal battery
Can be used at remote locations when the cameras are placed at far-off locations
Featured Talkback function allows the switcher operator to co-ordinate with camera operator via PC headsets or iPhone-compatible headphones
Talkback function listens to channels 15 and 16 of the optical fiber input on the headphones by embedding microphone audio into channels 15 and 16 of the camera optical fiber video output
Can be connected to any power source or a car battery using the 12V power connection
Illuminates the 2 tally LEDs using open standard tally packet in the SDI output by connecting the switcher's program output to the ATEM Camera Converter via optical outputs
You can select the camera number using the USB software or by camera number button on the keypad
You can view red color tally on the monitor by connecting external monitoring to the HDMI/SDI outputs
Features an integrated belt clip
Can be attached to the belt for portability
Can be mounted onto a tripod with the help of a camera mount
Features microphone inputs for audio capability
Made of aircraft-grade aluminum
Can withstand bumps and shocks without breaking
Built-in button pad allows you to control power, microphone level, talkback and video, and battery indicators
You can update converters firmware via a USB port
Can be used for applications such as concerts, sporting events, lecture theaters, houses of worship, surveillance, or any remote camera location

Blackmagic Design ATEM-CONV Specs

Video Inputs
SDI Video Input:1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
SDI Video Output: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
DMI Video Input: 1 x HDMI 1.3 type A connector
HDMI Video Output: 1 x HDMI 1.3 type A connector
Optical Fiber Video Input: 1 x LC type, 10 bit SD/HD switchable
Optical Fiber Video Output: 1 x LC type, 10 bit SD/HD switchable

Only single-mode LC type fiber optic cables are recommended for all fiber optic connections above
Analog Audio
2 x balanced 1/4" TRS connectors (stereo), line or microphone level in. When connected, replaces audio from SDI In or HDMI In. 1 x 3.5mm stereo connector for talkback microphone. 1 x 3.5mm stereo connector for stereo headphones (compatible with iPhone compatible headsets)
Computer Interface
1 x USB 2.0 high speed interface for configuration and firmware updates
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48Khz, 24 bit A/D conversion
Color Precision
10 bit
Color Space
4:2:2 YUV
Multiple Rate Support
SDI and HDMI switches between 270Mb/s SD-SDI and 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system startup or via updater software
Power Supply
12V power supply included with international socket adaptors for all countries
Operating Systems Supported
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista. Windows 7 and Apple Mac OS X
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.35 x 6.6 x 3.05"

Blackmagic Design ATEM-CONV Reviews

Does not handle/transmit 4k despite B&H 4k search filter

By Jay
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2018-12-22

I bought 2 of these units to transmit 4k video since it came up when I selected 4k in B&Hs search filters but be warned...this unit does not transmit/accept 4k. I called Black Magic and they confirmed the highest resolution this unit can handle is 2k.  Disappointed.

Good product overall

By Dbis
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-07-20

Overall it does what we need. There are two things that are frustrating about it. First, you must set its number assignment but what's frustrating is, if you push the camera icon button it immediately changes the number assignment on this unit which eliminates the tally functionality until its corrected. Second, if you currently have the unit connected to your studio converter and you're trying to change the number assignment of this unit, it won't let you. You have to disconnect it, power it off, then back on then hold down the camera icon button for 3 seconds to reset it to #1, then push the button (1 push = 1 number advancement) until you get it reset to the number you need. I wish Blackmagic would enable a feature in the firmware that would allow me to lock the unit to a specific number and make it so that it could only be overridden if I connected it to the Converter software (basically make it so that bumping the camera icon button wouldn't change its number assignment).

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How are people mounting these for on location ...

How are people mounting these for on location use? Needing to use it at a camera operator station with a tripod setup.
Asked by: Cole
There is a belt clip with standard threaded screw holes for mounting on various rigs.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2023-11-10

Will Atem Camera Converter interact directly with ...

Will Atem Camera Converter interact directly with an ATEM 2ME Constellation in a SDI system using non-BMD cameras?
Asked by: Douglas
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter is only supported by Black Magic Studio camera models. Both the Black Magic Television studio 4k and 6k camera models are supported.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-03-14

is this 4k compatible?

is this 4k compatible?
Asked by: Daniel
No. It is 3G signals up to 1080p60.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-08-03

Does this unit come with an optical fiber module ...

Does this unit come with an optical fiber module and if so what kind is it?
Asked by: Andrew
Yes, it comes with a 3G SFP optical fiber module.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2023-10-28

Can I use this to send my HDMI camera to my ATEM ...

Can I use this to send my HDMI camera to my ATEM TV Pro HD switcher while also: 1. Using Talkback via the SDI IN. 2. Receiving Tally via the SDI in monitored on the HDMI out to an external monitor? Would the external monitor receive Program video or the Camera input feed?
Asked by: Nathan
The Camera Converter is not compatible with the Television Studio HD. It is a fiber connected device. The HDMI inputs do not support Talkback. You could use the Mini Converter Optical Fiber and connect to inputs 5-8. This would provide talkback, tally and talkback. Your remote monitor could get Program at the Camera Converter.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-04-21

Where are the tally LEDs? I don't see them on the ...

Where are the tally LEDs? I don't see them on the photos.
Asked by: Shea
According to Blackmagic "When a camera is on air a red LED illuminates on the ATEM Camera Converter and a red tally border is displayed on the converter's SDI and HDMI monitoring outputs!" https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemconverters
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2019-02-11

Does the ATEM-CONV carry 4 channels of audio, ...

Does the ATEM-CONV carry 4 channels of audio, specifically ch1, ch2, ch3 and ch4?
Asked by: Paul
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter carries two channels ( Ch1 and Ch2) of audio for stereo support.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-07-21

will this 1080p ?

will this 1080p ?
Asked by: Walt
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Converter does support 1080p resolution output.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-02-19
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