[Review&QnA] Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution

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	[Review&QnA] Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution GotoProduct About this item Blackmagic Design CONVMSDIDA Switchable SD, HD and 3G SDI Distribution Amplifier Mini Converter.Ideal for connecting the same signal to several devices at once. SDI distribution has an SD, HD and 3Gb/s auto switching input and provides 8 re-clocked outputs. It even handles ASI It also supports ancillary data and embedded audio.Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Common Features: Auto Switching SD and HD.Mini Converters instantly switch between standard definition and high definition video formats and changeover is automatic when the video input changes. A huge range of video standards are supported including, NTSC, PAL, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080psf/23.98, 1080psf/24, 720p/59.94 and 720p/50 formats, plus new formats can be added via USB.Redundant SDI Input.Mini Converters feature a unique redundant input for mission critical tasks such as broadcast or live events.
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★★★★★ Just what we needed Verified Purchase Amazing tool for our livestream setup, knowing we can get our program feed to 8 places in such a simple way. Glad we were able to snag this before they’re completely gone with the 4K updated version   ★★★★★ Just a great SDI Distributor Verified Purchase To start it is BlackMagic. So far I have been very happy with every BlackMagic product that I have used and this is no exception. So far I have only tested on the workbench but I look forwarded to getting it installed in production. It is just plug and play and it works.   ★★★★★ don't work on 4K. Verified Purchase don't work on 4K.   ★★★★★ Works Verified Purchase Had several Monoprice SDI distribution units fail, the blackmagic one always works.   ★★★★★ A good SDI DA Verified Purchase Works as it should and (while I haven't scoped it) it appears to do a good job of re-clocking the SDI signal.   ★★★★★ Blackmagic makes professional products. Verified Purchase Blackmagic makes professional products.   ★★★★★ Quality Verified Purchase Great product   ★★★★★ 👍 Verified Purchase Great quality. Plug n play   ★★★★★ Verified Purchase Report abuse   ★★★★★ Five Stars Verified Purchase Works very well   See more reviews
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Question: What would b the best device to get the hdmi from a pc to the sdi input on this device? Answer: I replied to your other question. I don't think this device is going to work in the way you have it works. What kind of displays/TVs will you be sending the PC output to?   Question: I have two cameras to both send signal to one input on a Tricaster. Will this allow mw to do that? Answer: No, this just takes a single SDI input and duplicates it to 8 SDI outputs. You need an SDI switcher, such as the Osprey SSR-42R unit.   Question: I am needing a distance of approximately 600 ft. is it possible with this device & 2 300ft 3g/6g sdi cables? what is the longest? Answer: SDI cabling can run up to 100 meters or roughly 325 feet.   Question: Does it convert this sdi input to analog video output? or it just split the sdi into 8 sdi signals? Answer: This unit accepts 1 SDI input and provides 8 identical SDI outputs, no conversions, no analog. Black Magic does make the #CONVMASA which is HD-SDI to Analog.   Question: Does this unit come with a power supply? Answer: hi, YES this model included Power Supply. Thanks   Question: what is the cable distance(length that this amplifier will support? Answer: SDI supports lengths of 330 feet which this amplifier does. I have actually had a 300 foot run to the amp and then a 310 foot run from that.   Question: Is this compatable with 4 moniters? Answer: Yes, this unit accepts a single SDI video input, and converts to 8 SDI video outputs, so one could feed up to 8 SDI displays from this unit. Or are you possibly asking if compatible with 4K monitors, and missed typing the "K" ?   Question: cat6 cable to HDMI with 4k out put box Answer: Not as it stands.. . Device is SDI signal distributor, for use with SDI(co-axial ) cable .   Question: How many meter can it extend? Answer: Good-quality SDI cables can run about 100 meters, so that is what you would get coming out of this device   Question: Will this carry audio coming from the original SDI as it splits it? Answer: Yes, the SDI INPUT is sent to all OUTPUTS "as is" - what comes in is what goes out   See more questions