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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 inputs
1x HDMI type A
Video outputs
2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC)
Power input
1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V)

Video Standards

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
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
3G-SDI compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
Colour space
YUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 (HDMI input); YUV 4:2:2 (SDI output)
SDI output rate
SD/HD/3G-SDI selectable

Power

Input voltage
DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C
Power consumption
2 W

Environmental

Operating temperature
-20°C to 60°C
Storage temperature
-30°C to 70°C
Relative humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions
71 x 41 x 23 mm
Weight
168 g

Mounting

Wall mount
Detachable mounting bracket included

Other

Warranty
3 years limited

Accessories

Included

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

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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), 1x HDMI type A 1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) or 1x SFP fiber (select 1 of 2) 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 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI type A 1x HDMI loop out, 1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out, 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x SFP fiber 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)
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) 2x DC threaded locking connector (6 to 23 V), 1x Micro USB (3.3 to 5 V) 1x DC threaded locking connector (9 to 24 V), 1x USB Type-C (5 V; upgrade, power and control) 1x USB Type-C per unit (transmitter and receiver) 1x USB Type-C (5 V)
Audio 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, 1x 3.5 mm analog audio out SDI embedded audio pass-through (16 channels) SDI embedded audio and ancillary data pass-through
Fiber interface 1x SFP module slot (optional 3G video SFP, MSA Type), Bidirectional fiber I/O; up to 20 km 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
Video Standards
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 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576p 50, 576i 50, 480i 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 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94
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, 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, 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, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 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 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 424M 3G Level A and Level B 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
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 4:2:2 (SDI); RGB 4:4:4, YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:4:4 (HDMI input) RGB 4:4:4, YUV 4:4:4, YUV 4:2:2 (HDMI output) 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
SDI output rate SD/HD/3G-SDI selectable HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI selectable SD/HD/3G-SDI SD/HD/3G-SDI
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
HDMI compliance CTA-861-G CTA-861-G
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
SFP 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, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 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
Max fiber distance 20 km (optional SFP) 20 km (12.5 miles) at 3G (1080p), single-mode
Optical fiber compliance SMPTE 297M
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
Operational Features
Cross conversion SDI → HDMI or HDMI → SDI (selectable input); up/down scaling and frame rate conversion; selectable output through 1080p60, 1080i60, and 720p60 Bidirectional SDI ↔ HDMI ↔ fiber (selectable sources); up/down scaling and frame rate conversion; selectable output through 1080p60, 1080i60, and 720p60
Scaler Up/down scaling with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60 Up/down scaling with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60
Frame rate conversion Yes — via selectable output format (up/down scaling and frame rate conversion) Yes — via selectable output format (up/down scaling and frame rate conversion)
Aspect ratio conversion SD up-conversion aspect via DIP switches SD/HD aspect conversion (anamorphic, letterbox, pillarbox, zoom)
SDI distribution 1 in, 2 out 1 in, 3 out (loop + 2x SDI out)
Audio embedding 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, or pass-through from SDI/HDMI embedded audio 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, or pass-through from SDI/HDMI embedded audio
DIP switches 4x for output control
Remote control PC software via Micro USB PC software via USB Type-C
Front panel control 4x DIP switches; PC software via Micro USB LCD status display with 4 buttons; PC software via USB Type-C
Image mirroring Horizontal, vertical, and horizontal+vertical flip on SDI and HDMI outputs
HDMI fibre extender TX and RX (SFP optional)
SDI fibre extender TX and RX (SFP optional)
Audio de-embedding 1x 3.5 mm analog audio out
Audio pair rearrangement Yes — HDMI (4 stereo pairs) and SDI (8 stereo pairs) output remapping
Test pattern generator 23 professional test patterns and audio tones
Frame counter and circle overlay Dynamic circle and frame-count overlays on test pattern output
Menu control LCD status display with 4 buttons
Power
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 USB 3.3 to 5 V; DC 6 to 23 V USB-C 5 V; DC 9 to 24 V DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C (per unit) 5 V USB Type-C
Power consumption 2 W 6.5 W (5 V, 1.3 A) 1.5 W 4.5 W (5 V, 0.9 A) 4 W 7 W 1.5 W (transmitter), 1.5 W (receiver) 1 W
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 -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C
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 -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°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 0% to 90% non-condensing
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 125.5 x 104 x 24.5 mm 104 x 125.5 x 24.5 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 485 g 517 g 200 g (transmitter) / 200 g (receiver) 156 g
Mounting
Wall mount Detachable mounting bracket included Detachable mounting bracket included Detachable mounting brackets included Mounting bracket (optional) 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 3 years limited 3 years limited

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