The Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K is a compact and versatile device that lets you embed audio signals into any SDI source, supporting SD, HD, 3G, and 6G formats up to 4K 30.
Audio can be input as a balanced analog signal or AES/EBU digital audio, using convenient ¼" connectors, making it ideal for connecting to mixers, analog decks, and other audio equipment. This flexibility makes the converter a perfect solution for anyone who needs to integrate audio and video into modern workflows, not just HD formats.
Its design makes it reliable and easy to use, ensuring compatibility with SDI routers, decks, and video converters, as well as broadcast and post-production environments, where signal quality and stability are crucial.
Technical characteristics
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 professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4" jack connections
- Digital audio inputs: 8 channels balanced AES/EBU audio
- 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: 720 x 486i 59.94 NTSC, 720 x 576i 50 PAL
- HD video standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 47.95, 1080p 48, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
- 2K video standards: 2Kp 23.98 DCI, 2Kp 24 DCI, 2Kp 25 DCI, 2Kp 29.97 DCI, 2Kp 30 DCI, 2Kp 47.95 DCI, 2Kp 48 DCI, 2Kp 50 DCI, 2Kp 59.94 DCI, 2Kp 60 DCI, 2KPsF 23.98 DCI, 2KPsF 24 DCI, 2KPsF 25 DCI, 2KPsF 29.97 DCI, 2KPsF 30 DCI
- Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30
- 4K video standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE ST-2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
- SDI video rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition and high definition
- SDI video sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
- SDI audio sampling: television standard sample rate 48 kHz 24 bit
- SDI color precision: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
- SDI color space: YUV, RGB
- SDI auto switching: automatic selection between SD, HD and 6G-SDI
Software
- Software control: Mac and Windows software upgrade via USB
- Internal software upgrade: via included updater application
Operating systems
- Mac: 10.15 Catalina, 11.1 Big Sur or later
- Windows: 10 64-bit
Settings control
- 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 W
- Operational voltage range: 12 - 31 VDC
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C
- Relative humidity: 0 to 90 % non-condensing
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 114.83 x 92.27 x 23 mm
- Weight: 0.215 kg
What's included
- Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K
- 12 V universal power supply with international adapters