Blackmagic Design Broadcast Converter

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.

Connections
• SDI Video Input: Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
• SDI Redundant Input: None
• SDI Video Outputs: Automatically matches the SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video input.
• Optical Fiber Video Input: None
• Optical Fiber Video Output: None
• Multi 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
• Optical Fiber Audio Input: None
• Optical Fiber Audio Output: None
• Analog Audio: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with XLR connections.
• AES/EBU Digital Audio: None
• HDMI: HDMI in and out.
• Analog Video: Component SD/HD, NTSC, PAL and S-Video.
• Reference Input: None

Standards
• SDI 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 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI.
• 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
• Copy Protection: For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to receive copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

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. IEC cable required.
• Format Conversion: None
• 110 Volt Power Consumption --
• 220 Volt Power Consumption --
• Product Warranty: 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.