Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - SDI to Audio

The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Audio de-embeds audio from any SD, HD or 3G-SDI video connection and outputs it to external audio equipment. It extracts 4 channels of balanced analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio for connection to mixers, decks and monitors.

With an SDI loop output, a redundant ALT SDI input and automatic format detection, it is a dependable way to pull clean audio from your video signal in broadcast and live production setups.

Key Features

• De-embeds 4 channels of analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio from SDI
• Supports SD, HD and 3G-SDI with automatic format detection
• SDI loop output passes the original signal through unchanged
• Redundant ALT SDI input with automatic failover if the main signal is lost
• Professional audio on standard 1/4 inch jacks at 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Compact, rugged metal housing with a universal 12V power supply

Ideal For

• Feeding audio mixers and monitors from SDI camera and switcher outputs
• Live production and broadcast audio monitoring
• Connecting digital SDI workflows to analog audio decks
• Edit suites and post production audio de-embedding
• Facilities needing redundant SDI signal paths

Specifications

• SDI input: SD, HD and 3G-SDI plus redundant ALT input
• SDI output: 1 SDI loop output
• Audio: 4 channels analog or 8 channels AES/EBU on 1/4 inch jacks
• Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Power consumption: 5.52 Watts, operating voltage 12V to 15V DC
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius

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