Decimator MD-HX HDMI/SDI Cross Converter w/ Scaling & Frame Rate Conversion

The Decimator MD-HX has be redesigned an update as of April 2026 for serials starting with CLD, CLE and CLF! See new features.

The Decimator MD-HX Minature (3G/HD/SD)-SDI/HDMI Cross Converter with Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion. The MD-HX is a small low power portable converter encased in a solid robust aluminium case and does not contain a noisy fan. Allowing it to be used in almost any environment.

The MD-HX is a truly portable converter, that incorporates our new easy to use LCD and button control system. This gives you easy access to all of the amazing features that have been unavailable without a computer until now. The days of having to play with annoying dip switches or having to carry around a computer to change a simple setting are gone.

NEW FEATURES (serial numbers starting with CLD, CLE and CLF)

• VESA formats on HDMI input
• 2K video formats
• Overlays for Audio Meters, UMDs, Format Status and Graticules.
• Video Test Pattern Generator
• Audio Tone Generator

FEATURES

• Features 14 modes of operation
• Includes 4 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs, that allow it to be used as a 1 to 4 distribution amplifier
• Output pair 1 can either be a copy of the SDI input (default) or the same as pair 2
• The audio pairs in the SDI and HDMI outputs can be rearranged as required

14 MODES

1. SDI IN to HDMI and SDI OUT
2. SDI IN to SDI OUT and HDMI IN to HDMI OUT
3. SDI IN to SDI OUT and Scaled SDI IN to HDMI OUT
4. SDI IN to SDI OUT and Scaled HDMI IN to HDMI OUT
5. HDMI IN to SDI OUT and SDI IN to HDMI OUT
6. HDMI IN to HDMI and SDI OUT
7. HDMI IN to SDI OUT and Scaled SDI IN to HDMI OUT
8. HDMI IN to SDI OUT and Scaled HDMI IN to HDMI OUT
9. Scaled SDI IN to SDI OUT and SDI IN to HDMI OUT
10. Scaled SDI IN to SDI OUT and HDMI IN to HDMI OUT
11. Scaled SDI IN to HDMI and SDI OUT
12. Scaled HDMI IN to SDI OUT and SDI IN to HDMI OUT
13. Scaled HDMI IN to SDI OUT and HDMI IN to HDMI OUT
14. Scaled HDMI IN to HDMI and SDI OUT

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• MD-HX unit
• USB port for control and firmware updates
• Metal Thread Locking DC Power Socket
• Power Supply, HDMI Cable and USB Cable

SPECIFICATIONS

SDI FORMATS

• 3G-A or 3G-B: SMPTE 424M@2.97 and 2.967Gb/s
  • (1920 or 2048) x 1080p@60/59.94/50Hz
• HD:SMPTE 292M/274M/296M@1.485 and 1.435Gb/s
  • 1920 x 1080i@60/59.94/50Hz
  • (1920 or 2048) x 1080p/psf@30/29.97/25/24/23.98Hz
  • 1280 x 720p@60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98Hz
• SD:SMPTE 259M@270Mb/s
  • 720 x 576 (PAL)
  • 720 x 480i59.94 (NTSC)

HDMI INPUTS

• VESA Formats
• (1920 or 2048) x 1080p@60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98Hz
• 1920 x 1080i@60/59.94/50Hz
• 1280 x 720p@60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
• 720 x 480p59.94 or 720 x 576p50
• 720 x 480i59.94 (NTSC) or 720 x 576 (PAL)

INPUTS

• 1 x HDMI input
• 1 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI input

OUTPUTS

• 1 x HDMI
• 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI Active Loop-through or addition outputs
• 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs

LCD / BUTTON MENU OPTIONS

• SDI output source from HDMI IN, SDI IN, Scaler
• SDI output 1 is loop
• HDMI output type and source from HDMI IN, SDI IN, Scaler
• Scaler source, reference, format and Aspect Controls
• Audio pair routing for HDMI and SDI output
• LCD backlight off time

POWER

• +5V to +32V DC
• Positive Centre Pin

DIMENSIONS

• 3.1 x 4.8 x 1.2 in. (79.5 x 123 x 29.5 mm)