Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K

4K Mini Converters are the perfect solution for broadcast and post production engineers who need to install equipment that’s Ultra HD ready, as each converter operates as a normal SD or HD converter and then will automatically switch to Ultra HD when a 6G-SDI input is connected. Live production customers will love the ability to use these Mini Converters in all kinds of situations when doing Ultra HD live production work. Even connecting to old SD televisions from an Ultra HD program feed is possible, so customers don’t have to worry about what kind of equipment they might find at a venue they are integrating with.

Mini Converter Heavy Duty models feature an aluminum design that is super tough yet compact and lightweight, making them perfect for use on location. All models include the latest 6G-SDI technology, auto switching between SD, HD and Ultra HD formats, redundant SDI inputs, loop through SDI, balanced analog and AES/EBU switchable audio, standard 1/4” jack audio connections and an international power supply.

Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K embeds 4 channels of analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio into any SDI video connection. Customers can embed professional audio from devices such as audio mixers and analog decks into SDI video connections for use with SDI routers and decks or to add extra audio channels to video converters.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K
• 12V universal power supply with international socket adapters

SPECIFICATIONS

CONNECTIONS

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 x SD, HD or 6G‑SDI. 1 x ALT SDI Input for automatic switch over if main input fails.
• SDI Video Outputs: 1 x Embedded SDI Output.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 4 channels of balanced analog audio.
• Digital Audio Inputs: 8 channels of professional balanced digital with standard 1/4 inch jack connections.
• SDI Redundant Input: Automatically switches over if main SDI input is lost.
• Multi Rate Support: Auto detection of SD, HD or 6G‑SDI.
• Updates and Configuration: Via USB 2.0 high speed. (480 Mb/s)
• Reclocking: Yes

STANDARDS

• SD Video Standards:
  • 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards:
  • 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
  • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
  • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2K Video Standards:
  • 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• SDI Compliance:
  • SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE ST‑2081, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601
• Ultra HD Video Standards:
  • 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
• 4K Video Standards:
  • 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
• SDI Video Rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition, high definition
• SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
• SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
• SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
• SDI Color Space: YUV, RGB
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically selects between SD, HD, 3G‑SDI and 6G‑SDI.

SOFTWARE

• Software Control: Mac™ and Windows™ software upgrade via USB.
• Internal Software Upgrade: Via included updater application.
• Operating Systems:
  • Mac icon, Mac 10.15 Catalina,, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.
  • Windows Icon, Windows 10, 64-bit.

SETTINGS CONTROL

• Settings Control: Mini Switches or USB software.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Power Supply: +12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for most countries. Cable tie point.
• Power Consumption: 8.40 Watts
• Operational Voltage Range: 12 ‑ 31V DC