Key Features
- Extend your SDI connections up to a staggering 10 miles
- Convert SDI to optical fiber and optical fiber to SDI in either direction
- Multirate standards conversion allows compatibility with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats
- Send SDI cost-effectively and reliably with optical fiber cables
OFFLINE Blackmagic Design Mini Converter, Optical Fiber 12G Overview
The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter, Optical Fiber 12G is an extremely versatile broadcast-grade video converter that lets you extend your signal by up to 10 miles. Opening up the option of sending video over optical fibre cables, commonly used to send wired computer networks, provides a flexible, durable and low-cost method of running your signal wherever you need it to go. Featuring dual SDI and optical fiber outputs in both directions, you can flexibly transport and protect your signal to suit your needs.
The Mini Converter's multi-rate connections allows you to not only operate all SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats, but also convert your video between any of these standards for your purposes. Providing easy, instantaneous video conversion. If you need to upscale or downscale video, this high-quality converter is an ideal answer. Thanks to signal reclocking, your signal will remain stable and noise-free throughout the conversion process, for a smooth and stable end result. Whether you need to run your video a long distance to a post-production studio, or convert video formats to fit your broadcast, the Mini Converter, Optical Fiber 12G can handle it with clarity.
Product Ref: 213103
Full Description
View Full DescriptionAffordable conversion
Whoever said broadcast-quality had to be expensive? This 12G converter model will gladly process any SD, HD, or Ultra HD signal you need it to. Featuring signal reclocking to reduce noise and signal jitter, you can achieve pristine studio-grade video for processing live or in post.
Thoughtful design
Built to last, Blackmagic's compact converters are built to ensure that the show goes on no matter what. Thanks to its bidirectional optical fiber and SDI inputs and outputs, you can guarantee reliability from long cable runs.
Features
- Compact, high-end converter that converts SDI to optical fiber, or optical fiber to SDI signals
- Fully bidirectional SDI and optical fiber inputs and outputs for flexible routing
- Run signals up to 10 miles with security and a protected signal
- High quality 10-bit video processing and signal reclocking reduces noise and jitter for smooth conversion
- Supports all SD, HD, and Ultra HD video formats up to 2160p60
- Precise control and customisation via function switches
- Supports Windows and Mac OS X for easy updates via USB
Specifications
Connections
- SDI Video Inputs: 1 x SD, HD and 12G-SDI Video and 1 x Optical Fiber Input
- SDI Video Outputs: Automatically matches the SD, HD and 12G-SDI video input on the Optical Fiber
- Optical Fiber Connection (optional): 1 x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket. Optical fiber SFP module sold separately
- Optical Fiber Video Inputs: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD/12G-SDI switchable
- Optical Fiber Video Outputs: Automatically matches the SD, HD and 12G-SDI video input
- Optical Fiber Audio Inputs: 16 channel embedded
- Optical Fiber Audio Outputs: 16 channel embedded
- Multi Rate Support: Auto detection of SD, HD or 12G-SDI
- Reclocking: Yes
Standards
- SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
- HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 2K Video Standards: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
- Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
- 4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p
- SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE, SMPTE ST-2081, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI
- SDI Video Rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition, high definition, level A or level B 3G‑SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
- SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
- SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
- SDI Colour Precision: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
- SDI Colour Space: YUV and RGB
- SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects SD, HD or 12G-SDI
- ASI Support: Yes
Software
- Compatible Operating Systems: Mac OS X: Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later. Windows: Windows 10, 64-bit
Power Requirements
- Power Supply: +12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries. Cable tie point
- Power Consumption: 2 Watts
- Operational Voltage Range: 6 - 36 V DC
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Width: 4.33"
- Depth: 2.32"
- Height: 0.90"
- Weight: 7.4 oz.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
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