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Blackmagic Design SDI Distribution Mini Converter
Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design SDI Distribution Amplifier Mini Converter

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Blackmagic Design SDI Distribution Amplifier Mini Converter is a ideal for connecting the same signal to several devices at once. SDI distribution has an SD, HD and 3Gb/s auto switching input and provides 8 re-clocked outputs. It even handles ASI!. It also supports ancillary data and embedded audio.

What's Included With This Item

  • Blackmagic Design SDI Distribution Mini Converter
  • 12V Universal Power Supply
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty

Key Features

  • Only Mini Converters include auto SD/HD switching, redundant input, AES/EBU and analog audio on standard 1/4 inch jack connections, combined with advanced 3 Gb/s SDI technology
  • Mini Converters are built to the highest quality standards with low SDI jitter. You get the longest SDI cable lengths combined with ultra low noise analog video and audio for a true broadcast quality solution. You also get the latest broadcast technology such as re-clocking and 3 Gb/s SDI
  • Most Mini Converters feature 24 bit analog and 24 bit digital audio and HDMI models support HDMI audio. Unlike other converters you don't need custom audio cables and the standard 1/4 inch audio jacks switch between balanced analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio
  • With the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology built into Mini Converters you get modern broadcast technology that's future proof. Upgrades can be loaded via the USB connection for future video format compatibility
  • Mini Converters instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats whenever the video input changes. A huge range of standards are supported including NTSC, PAL, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080PsF/23.98, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 and new formats can be added via USB
  • Mini Converters feature a unique redundant input for mission critical tasks such as broadcast or live events
  • Unlike other converters, a high quality low noise universal power supply is included with international socket adapters for all countries. To stop power accidentally being disconnected, a cable tie point is included to lock down the power connection tight and secure!
  • With Blackmagic Design's Mini Converters, it's as simple as using a pen to change settings. Settings vary between models and include settings such as AES/EBU or analog audio, analog video connections and more. All Mini Converters are similar, so they're super easy to understand and use

Technical Specs

SDI Video Input Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI
SDI Video Outputs Automatically matches the SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video input
Analog Video Component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video from SD-SDI input
Component HD from HD-SDI input
HDMI No
Optical Fiber Video Input No
Optical Fiber Video Output No
Optical Fiber Audio Input No
Optical Fiber Audio Output No
Analog Audio 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4 inch jack connections
AES/EBU Digital Audio 2 channels of professional balanced digital with standard 1/4 inch jack connections
SDI Redundant Input Automatically switches over if main SDI input is lost
Reference Input No
Multi Rate Support Auto detection of HD or standard definition SDI inputs
Updates and Configuration Via USB 2.0 high speed. (480 Mb/s)
Re-clocking Yes
SDI Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI
SDI Video Rates SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition
SDI Video Sampling 4:2:2
SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit
SDI Color Precision 4:2:2
SDI Color Space YUV
SDI Auto Switching Automatically selects between SD SDI, HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI
ASI Support No
Analog Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60
Analog Color Space YUV
Analog Color Precision 4:2:2
HDMI Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 1080p23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94/60, 720p50 and 720p59.94/60
HDMI Color Precision 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
HDMI Color Space YUV and RGB
Copy Protection For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP
Software Control Mac OS X and Windows software upgrade via USB
Settings Control Mini Switches or USB software
Firmware Upgrade Via included firmware updater application
Format Conversion HD down conversion
Power Supply 12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries
110 Volt Power Consumption 83 mA
220 Volt Power Consumption 42 mA
Operational Voltage Range 12V