Product Description
The Blackmagic Design Professional Mini Audio - to - SDI Converter Model 2 is a game - changer for professional broadcasting and post - production. It can embed audio into any SDI source, handling both balanced analog and AES/EBU audio in SD and HD SDI formats up to 1080p60. This converter is a perfect fit for various professional audio and video equipment such as mixers and analog decks, especially when an Ultra HD model's extra cost isn't needed. With its compact design, it easily becomes a versatile part of your AV toolkit. It offers automatic multi - rate detection for SD, HD, and 3G - SDI, ensuring wide - signal compatibility. The redundant SDI input provides a safety net by automatically switching if the main input fails. And you can easily update the firmware and configure it via the USB 2.0 high - speed interface, keeping your converter up - to - date.
Key Features:
- Embed audio into SD/HD SDI sources up to 1080p60.
- Support for both balanced analog and digital AES/EBU audio inputs.
- Automatic switch to redundant SDI input.
- Multi - rate support for SD, HD, or 3G - SDI detection.
- USB 2.0 high - speed for updates and configuration.
Specifications:
- SDI Video Inputs: 1 x SD, HD or 3G - SDI, 1 x ALT SDI Input for auto - switch.
- SDI Video Outputs: 1 x Embedded SDI Output.
- Analog Audio Inputs: 4 channels of balanced analog audio.
- Digital Audio Inputs: 8 channels of balanced AES/EBU audio.
- SDI Redundant Input: Auto - switches on main input loss.
- Multi - Rate Support: Auto - detect SD, HD or 3G - SDI.
- Reclocking: Yes.
- Various Video Standards supported from SD to 2K.
- SDI Compliance with multiple standards.
- Switchable SDI Video Rates.
- Different SDI Sampling and Color Precision.
- SDI Color Space: YUV, RGB.
- SDI Auto - Switching between SD, HD, and 3G - SDI.
- Software Control: Mac and Windows upgrade via USB.
- Internal Software Upgrade: Via included app.
- Operating Systems: Mac 10.12 Sierra or later, Windows 8.1 or 10.
- Power Supply: +12V universal with international adapters.
- Power Consumption: 8.40 Watts.
- Operational Voltage Range: 12V DC.
- Dimensions: Height: 0.90 in, Width: 3.63 in, Length: 4.52 in.
- Weight: 7.58 oz.
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).
- Storage Temperature: - 20 to 45C (- 4 to 113F).
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non - condensing.
Package Contents:
- Mini Converter Audio to SDI
- 12V universal power supply with international socket adapters
Using the Blackmagic Design Professional Mini Audio - to - SDI Converter Model 2 is quite straightforward. First, connect your SDI source to the appropriate SDI input on the converter. If you have a balanced analog audio source, plug it into the analog audio inputs. For digital AES/EBU audio, use the digital audio inputs. The converter will automatically detect the SD, HD, or 3G - SDI signal rate. Once everything is connected, power it up using the provided 12V universal power supply. You can then connect the embedded SDI output to your desired device.
When it comes to firmware updates, just use the USB 2.0 high - speed interface. Download the latest firmware from the official website and install it using the included updater application on your Mac or Windows computer.
As for maintenance, keep the converter in a clean and dry environment. Make sure the operating temperature stays between 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) and the relative humidity is between 0% to 90% non - condensing. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this may damage the internal components. If the main SDI input fails, don't worry, the converter will automatically switch to the redundant SDI input, but still check the connection and fix any issues as soon as possible.
