Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - SDI to HDMI

The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - SDI to HDMI will convert in all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60. It is ideal for using HDMI monitors and video projectors as SSDI monitors for all SD and HD formats.

This Mini Converter provides multiple connection ports:

• SDI Video Input - SD, HD or 3G-SDI
• SDI Video Output - Automatically matches the SD, HD and 3G-SDI video input
• HDMI Output - HDMI Type A output
• SDI Redundant Input - Automatically switches over if main SDI input is lost
• L Analog or AES/EBU Output
• R Analog Out
• USB - for updates and configuration
• DC Power (+12V to 31V)

Switching and Redundancies

The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - SDI to HDMI features an instant conversion of SDI to HDMI video formats and will auto switch at change of video input. To maintain your conversion during live events or broadcasts, this Mini Converter also features a redundant SDI Input to provide continuous switching, even if your main input is lost due to accidental issues or cable damage.

All Formats

Blackmagic states it will convert all Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) formats. SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition level B 3G-SDI. SDI Audio Sampling occurs within the standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.

Potential formats include: 

SD Format Support

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

HD Format Support

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

2K Format Support

2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 425M

HDMI Format Support

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

Software

This Mini Converter operates with Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac IS X 10.11 El Capitan or later and Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Software upgrades occur via USB.

Power Requirements

The Blackmagic SDI to HDMI Mini Converter comes with a +12V universal power supply with international socket adapters for all countries. It consumes 5.2 Watts and overates in a 12-31V DC range.