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Bluefish444 Synapse HDMI120 HDMI to SDI Converter

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Bluefish444 Synapse HDMI120 HDMI to SDI Converter
Key Features
  • Converts HDMI to HD/SD-SDI
  • Redundant HDMI Input & HD/SD-SDI Output
  • Downscaling and Progressive to PsF
  • 8-Channels of Embedded Audio
The Synapse HDMI120 HDMI to SDI Converter from BlueFish444 is designed to perform a number of conversions, including HDMI to HD/SD-SDI, video downscaling and progressive to PsF processing. All settings are configured via DIP switches on the side of the unit. The HDMI120 also offers a redundant HDMI input and HD/SD-SDI output, which ensures against a workflow failure in the event of a lost signal. Synapse converters support up to eight channels of embedded audio, and HDMI120 also features independent AES and Analog inputs, which can be muxed together with the video signal and output as embedded audio.
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Bluefish444 Synapse Overview

The Synapse HDMI120 HDMI to SDI Converter from BlueFish444 is designed to perform a number of conversions, including HDMI to HD/SD-SDI, video downscaling and progressive to PsF processing. All settings are configured via DIP switches on the side of the unit. The HDMI120 also offers a redundant HDMI input and HD/SD-SDI output, which ensures against a workflow failure in the event of a lost signal. Synapse converters support up to eight channels of embedded audio, and HDMI120 also features independent AES and Analog inputs, which can be muxed together with the video signal and output as embedded audio.

Converts HDMI video signals to HD/SD-SDI
Redundant HDMI input and HD/SD-SDI output insure against a lost signal
Downscaling and progressive to PsF processing
Supports up to eight channels of embedded audio
AES and analog audio inputs
Auto-adaptation SD & HD
Lockable BNC connectors
LED status indicator and OSD utility
Available, embedded pattern generator
Accepts future upgrades via USB

Bluefish444 Synapse Specs

Video Modes
1080p, 720p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i at 25/29.97/30 fps
576p, 486i, 480p, 576i, 480i at 25/29.97 fps
Video Inputs
2 x HDMI v1.3 (2nd HDMI v1.3 is a redundancy channel)
8-channels of embedded audio
30/36 bits per pixel
4:2:2 YCbCr
4:4:4 YCbCr/RGB 24 bit
1080p 50/60
Audio Input
1 x Stereo unbalanced analog audio at 48 KHz
1 x Digital audio AES/EBU pair
8 x Digital Audio Embedded in HDMI
Audio Output
8 x Embedded audio via SDI
2 x Embedded audio in SDI via muxed audio input
Video Output
2 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI (2nd BNC is a redundancy channel)
SDI Compliance: SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-424M (Level A)
Downscaling
1080p 60/50 to 720p 60/50
720p 50 to 576i 25
720p 59.94/6o to 486i 29.97/30
1080i 25 to 576i 25
1080i 29.97/30 to 486i 29.97/30
Progressive to PSF Processing
1080p 60 to 1080i 30
1080p 50 to 1080i 25
1080p 24 to 1080i 24
Other Features
Upgradability through USB
Lockable Connector
Auto-Adaptation SD & HD
Status LED Indicator
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.2 x 5.6 x 2.5"

Bluefish444 Synapse Reviews

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Does this Product support SMPTE Level A & Level B? Read PDF Manual & Specs. No mention of either.
Asked by: Gill
The converters work in 3G Level A only.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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