Blackmagic Design - Mini Converter - HDMI to SDI 6G

HDMI to SDI video signal converter in SD, HD and Ultra HD resolutions. It features independent audio connections to allow the incorporation of SDI audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog audio inputs.

It is ideal for converting consumer cameras with HDMI interface, or computers, to SDI broadcast quality.

Main features

• SDI transmission: 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G
• SD video standard: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 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 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• 4K video standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p
• Features: 2 SDI outputs, level A or B selectable

Technical characteristics

Connections

• SDI video outputs: 2 x SDI video outputs. Automatically matches the SD, HD and 6G-SDI HDMI video input.
• HDMI video inputs: HDMI type A
• Analog audio inputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4" jack connections
• Digital audio inputs: 4 channels of AES/EBU digital audio
• Multi rate support: auto detection of SD, HD or 6G-SDI
• Updates and configuration: USB
• Reclocking: yes

Standards

• SDI video standards: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 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 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30
• 4K video standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE ST‑2081, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601
• SDI video rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition, high definition, 3G‑SDI and 6G-SDI. HDMI to SDI 6G supports level B only on 3G-SDI output
• 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 detects SD, HD or 6G‑SDI
• HDMI video standards: 625i 50 PAL, 525i 29.97 NTSC, 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60, 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30
• HDMI color space: YUV and RGB
• HDMI color precision: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
• Copy protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

Format conversion

• HD down conversion

Settings control

• Mini switches or USB software

 Operating systems

• Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later, Windows 10, 64-bit

 Software

• Internal software upgrade via USB

Power requirements

• Power supply: +12 V_DC universal power supply included with international socket adapters for most countries. Cable tie point.
• Power consumption: 4.44 W
• Operational voltage range: 12 ‑ 18 V_DC

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C  
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C  
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

 Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 114.25 x 92.27 x 23 mm
• Weight: 244 g