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Key Features

  • HDMI to 3G-SDI mini converter: 1x HDMI type A in, 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI BNC out
  • Pocket-size broadcast converter with full-size HDMI and SDI connectors for convenient field and studio use
  • Converts full HD 1080p60 HDMI to professional SDI; selectable SD/HD/3G-SDI output rate
  • HDMI input: YUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4; SDI output: YUV 4:2:2
  • SDI formats: 525i/625i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p; HDMI input: 480i/576i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
  • USB Type-C power (3.3 to 5 V), 2 W; detachable mounting bracket included
  • 71 x 41 x 23 mm, 168 g; -20°C to 60°C operating, 3 year limited warranty

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Technical Data

Connections

Video inputs1x HDMI type A
Video outputs2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC)
Power input1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V)

Video Standards

HDMI1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94/60
3G-SDI1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94
3G-SDI complianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
Colour spaceYUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 (HDMI input); YUV 4:2:2 (SDI output)
SDI output rateSD/HD/3G-SDI selectable

Power

Input voltageDC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C
Power consumption2 W

Environmental

Operating temperature-20°C to 60°C
Storage temperature-30°C to 70°C
Relative humidity0% to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions71 x 41 x 23 mm
Weight168 g

Mounting

Wall mountDetachable mounting bracket included

Other

Warranty3 years limited

Accessories

Included

  • 5V Special Power Adapter
  • USB Cable
  • Mounting Bracket

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Technical Data SC1221 SC1221-12G SC1112 SC1112-12G FE1121 SD1121-12G
Mechanical
Dimensions 71 x 41 x 23 mm 107.6 x 58 x 19 mm 71 x 41 x 23 mm 107.6 x 58 x 19 mm 71 x 41 x 23 mm (per unit) 105.5 x 41 x 23 mm
Weight 168 g 235 g 168 g 235 g 200 g (transmitter) / 200 g (receiver) 156 g
Connections
Video inputs 1x HDMI type A 1x HDMI 2.0 type A 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 1x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC, transmitter) 1x SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (BNC)
Video outputs 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 2x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI 2.0 type A loop out 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI type A 1x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI loop out (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI 2.0 type A 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out (transmitter); 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC, receiver) 2x SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI/DVB-ASI (BNC)
Audio SDI embedded audio pass-through (16 channels) SDI embedded audio and ancillary data pass-through
Fiber interface Transmitter: 1x SFP module (LC, single-mode fiber out), Receiver: 1x SFP module (LC, single-mode fiber in), Hot-pluggable SFP module, LC connector, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, Max. bandwidth 3 Gbps, Optical transmit power -6 to 0 dBm; receiver sensitivity -22 dBm
Power input 1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V) 1x USB Type-C (5 V) 1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V) 1x USB Type-C (5 V) 1x USB Type-C per unit (transmitter and receiver) 1x USB Type-C (5 V)
Video Standards
12G-SDI 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2160p 50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 50/59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2160p 50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 50/59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2160p 47.95/48/50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 47.95/48/50/59.94/60, 1080p 47.95/48/50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080p 47.95/48/50/59.94/60
3G-SDI 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2048 x 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2048 x 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94
3G-SDI compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M 3G Level A and Level B; SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601, DVB-ASI
Cable equalization (max cable) 3G-SDI up to 120 m per SDI input/output link SD 400 m, HD 200 m, 3G 120 m, 12G 60 m
Colour space YUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 (HDMI input); YUV 4:2:2 (SDI output) RGB 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:0 8/10/12-bit (HDMI input); YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (SDI output) YUV 4:2:2 (SDI and HDMI) YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (SDI); RGB 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit (HDMI) YUV; RGB RGB 4:4:4 10/12-bit; YUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 10/12-bit; XYZ 4:4:4 12-bit
Format auto-detection Auto-detects SD, HD, and 3G-SDI Level A/B on input Auto-detects HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI Level A/B on input Auto-detects SD, HD, and 3G-SDI Level A/B on input Auto-detects SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI; DVB-ASI compatible
HDMI 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 47.95/48/50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
HDMI compliance CTA-861-G CTA-861-G
Max fiber distance 20 km (12.5 miles) at 3G (1080p), single-mode
Optical fiber compliance SMPTE 297M
SDI output rate SD/HD/3G-SDI selectable HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI selectable
SFP 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2048 x 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 2048 x 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94
Power
Power consumption 2 W 6.5 W (5 V, 1.3 A) 1.5 W 4.5 W (5 V, 0.9 A) 1.5 W (transmitter), 1.5 W (receiver) 1 W
Input voltage DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C 5 V USB Type-C DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C 5 V USB Type-C DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C (per unit) 5 V USB Type-C
Environmental
Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C 0°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C 0°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing
Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C -20°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -20°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C
Accessories
Included 5V Special Power Adapter, USB Cable, Mounting Bracket 5V 2A Power Adapter, USB 2.0 A-C Cable 5V Special Power Adapter, USB Cable, Mounting Bracket 5V 2A Power Adapter, USB 2.0 A-C Cable 5V USB Power Adapter, Detachable wall mounting bracket
Optional Detachable mounting bracket Detachable mounting bracket
Mounting
Wall mount Detachable mounting bracket included Detachable mounting bracket included Detachable wall mounting bracket included
Other
Warranty 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited

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