Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - Audio to SDI

The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Audio to SDI embeds professional audio directly into any SDI video connection. It accepts 4 channels of balanced analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio and embeds them into an SD, HD or 3G-SDI signal.

With automatic SD, HD and 3G-SDI switching, a redundant ALT SDI input and standard 1/4 inch jack connections, it is a reliable way to add high quality audio to your video feed in broadcast, studio and live production environments.

Key Features

• Embeds 4 channels of balanced analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio into SDI
• Supports SD, HD and 3G-SDI with automatic format detection
• Redundant ALT SDI input with automatic failover if the main signal is lost
• Professional audio on standard 1/4 inch jack connectors
• 48 kHz, 24-bit audio sampling to broadcast standard
• Rugged compact metal housing with a universal 12V power supply

Ideal For

• Adding external audio sources to SDI camera and switcher feeds
• Live production and outside broadcast audio embedding
• Studio and post production monitoring workflows
• Integrating analog and AES/EBU audio into digital SDI infrastructure
• Broadcast facilities needing redundant SDI signal paths

Specifications

• SDI input: SD, HD and 3G-SDI plus redundant ALT input
• SDI output: 1 embedded SDI output
• Audio: 4 channels analog or 8 channels AES/EBU on 1/4 inch jacks
• Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Power consumption: 8.40 Watts on a 12V supply
• Supports SD, HD and 2K DCI video standards

Available from Prosales Broadcast, South Africa's authorised Blackmagic Design reseller and integrator.