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. |
