Broadcast Converter combines most mini converters features into a 1 rack unit chassis that allows bi-directional conversion. Convert SDI to analog/HDMI while at the same time converting analog to HDMI to SDI. Broadcast Converter is a complete solution for connecting analog decks such as Betacam SP to SDI based systems in a compact rack mount design. Broadcast Converter does feature some different specifications to Mini Converter models, so please check the Tech Specs page for full details.
Specifications:
SDI Video Input | Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI. |
SDI Redundant Input | None |
SDI Video Outputs | Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI. |
Dual Rate Support | Auto detection of HD or standard definition SDI inputs. |
Updates and Configuration | Via USB 2.0 high speed. (480 Mb/s) |
Re-clocking | Yes |
Analog Audio | 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with XLR connections. |
Digital Audio | None |
HDMI | HDMI in and out |
Analog Video | Component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video. |
Standards
SD Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60. |
SDI Compliance | SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. |
SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 |
SDI Video Rates | SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. |
SDI Color Precision | 4:2:2 |
SDI Color Space | YUV |
SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
SDI Auto Switching | Automatically selects between SD SDI, HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI. |
Analog Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60. |
Analog Color Precision | 4:2:2 |
Analog Color Space | YUV |
HDMI Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 1080p23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94/60, 720p50 and 720p59.94/60. |
HDMI Color Precision | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
HDMI Color Space | YUV and RGB |
Extras
Software Control | Mac OS X and Windows software upgrade via USB. |
Settings Control | Via USB software. |
Firmware Upgrade | Via included firmware updater application. |
Power Supply | +12V universal power supply included. Cable tie point. |