The HD-Connect MI is an HDMI to HD/SDI-SDI converter featuring embedded audio and time-code.
This HDMI converter allows you to convert the uncompressed (YCbCr 4:2:2) video and audio from Sony / JVC deck or camcorder HDMI output into the HD/SD-SDI format used in professional video applications. The HD-Connect MI offers two distinct advantages over other HDV converters: DV as well as HDV support and the ability to playback both 1080i and 720p tapes from a single deck.
• Ingest HDV, DV and AVCHD into an NLE
• Create Tape Dubs to Digi-Beta or HDCAM
• Convert from DVI Source (such as a computer) to HD/SD-SDI
• Play 720p and 1080i HDV and DV tapes in Sony HDV cameras and decks and get HD/SD-SDI output (save the cost of purchasing extra decks)
• Use consumer grade HDV camera to play back tapes at same quality as higher end decks (including scaling)
• Will not convert HDCP encrypted content.