Product Description
The Blackmagic Design Advanced Mini Converter is a game - changer for bridging the digital - analog video gap. It smoothly converts SD, HD, 3G, and 6G - SDI video signals into analog. Whether you're dealing with HD/SD component, NTSC, or PAL video, this converter has all bases covered. It features a built - in down converter for Ultra HD sources, enabling seamless connection to SD and HD analog video. Ideal for integrating equipment like Betacam SP, VHS, and video monitors, it can de - embed up to 4 channels of analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio from any SDI connection, making audio access a breeze for professional audio mixers and broadcast decks. This converter combines a user - friendly design with the latest 6G - SDI technology. It can automatically detect input video formats and switch between different video standards. Its compact and cost - effective design is easy to operate, with settings changed via mini switches and a helpful pin settings diagram on the unit. It supports both embedded SDI and HDMI audio, offering flexibility with standard 1/4 inch audio jack connections. With redundant SDI inputs and re - clocked loop outputs, it provides reliable audio conversion and embedding/de - embedding. Looking ahead, it supports Ultra HD, offering four times the resolution of 1080p HD video output. Some models can convert 6G - SDI to optical fiber bi - directionally, transmitting signals up to 28 miles without degradation. Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows, updating and configuring it is simple with the included Converter Utility software. Key features include seamless SDI - to - analog conversion, built - in Ultra HD down conversion, audio de - embedding, automatic format detection, Ultra HD support, standard audio jacks, redundant inputs, and easy - to - use design. Specifications cover a wide range of aspects from video output to power consumption, and the package includes the converter, power supply, international adapters, user manual, and warranty card.
Using the Blackmagic Design Advanced Mini Converter is straightforward. First, connect your SDI video source to the converter. You can then use the mini switches to set up the converter according to the pin settings diagram on the unit. If you want to access audio, just know that it can de - embed audio from the SDI connection easily. For video, it can automatically detect the input format and switch between different standards. When it comes to power, use the +12V universal power supply with the appropriate international adapter. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. If you need to update the software, use the included Converter Utility software which works on both Mac OS X and Windows. Just connect the converter via USB 2.0 high - speed connection and follow the prompts. Also, be aware that the SDI redundant input will automatically switch over if there's an input loss, ensuring continuous performance. And remember, it supports various SDI formats like NTSC, PAL, and many high - definition ones, so choose the right one for your needs.
