Blackmagic
Converters Provide Big Features in Small Package
Capabilities
include 3 Gbps HD-SDI signal support
By Michael
Grotticelli
July
22, 2008
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Blackmagic Design
is now shipping a new family of five Mini Converters that are smaller and
more fully featured than ever before. The series includes capabilities like 3
Gbps HD-SDI signal support, redundant SDI inputs, balanced analog and AES/EBU
switchable audio, standard 1/4-inch jack audio connections, and a universal
power supply that includes adapter plates for all international power
sockets.
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Each of the Mini Converters has the same basic features,
with one model for each type of conversion. They include a Mini Converter SDI
to Analog; Mini Converter Analog to SDI; Mini Converter SDI to HDMI; and Mini
Converter HDMI to SDI—each priced at $495. A Mini Converter Sync
Generator is a black burst and tri-sync sync generator model priced at $295.
For those needing a complete bi-directional conversion solution, the new
Broadcast Converter model allows simultaneous SDI to analog and analog to SDI
conversion at the same time. It sells for $995.
Each Mini Converter has audio on standard ¼-inch jack connectors, and the
audio can be switched between balanced analog and AES/EBU audio. Jack
connectors make it easy to use off the shelf cables and a wide range of audio
products.
Redundant SDI inputs are designed to be used on live events where crowds
could damage cables. If video input is lost, the SDI inputs instantly change.
Loop-through SDI allows the SDI input to loop to other equipment.
The 3 Gbps SDI feature allows Mini Converters to be upgraded via the built in
USB connection to support new television formats in the future. Built in mini
switches allow settings to be changed for audio types, audio de-embedding
channels, analog video types and more.
For more information, visit www.blackmagic-design.com.
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>Sid<
Sid Rodrigue
Broadcast, Cable TV, and A/V Consultant
E-Mail:
srodrigue@mpi-itec.com
Media Products of Atlanta, Inc.
1235 Old Alpharetta Road, Suite 130
Alpharetta, GA 30005
PHN: 770-772-4252, ext 18
FAX: 770-772-6583
CELL: 770-842-9927
Please pray on this day, and every day, for our patriot Armed Forces
standing in harm's way around the world in the defense of our liberty,
and for the families waiting for their safe return.
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