The SD-SDI to Composite Converter with Audio De-Embedding, Frame Syncis an expansion board the requires the 3RU version of the XIO-series rackmount frame. The card takes a single NTSC or PAL SD-SDI input and converts to two composite analog outputs. So the signal can pass to downstream devices without requiring a separate distribution amplifier, the SDI input is also looped back out. Along with video, this converter will also de-embed two stereo pairs (4-channels) of analog audio from the SDI stream.

Digital to Analog Video Conversion    2 x Composite Outputs    1 x SDI Looping Output    4-Channel Audio De-Embedding    Frame Synchronizer    For 3RU XIO Frame

A composite reference input and built-in frame sync allows the outgoing signal to be synced with external sources such as a common house clock. This is ideal in live switching environments to ensure a glitch-free transition between cuts

Automatic signal equalization enables incoming SDI cable runs of up to 656' when using Belden 1694A cable

Provided LED lights to indicate the status of signals and power supply

Supports SNMP, and can be managed and monitored remotely across a network using XIO NET

Designed for use in broadcasting systems, studios, and other professional video fields

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this as a stand alone Audio Converter? Meaning: Do I have to run an SDI Video Signal INTO the unit? or can I simply run four channels of audio into this and have it ORIGINATE the SDI signal?I'm interested in using a single SDI cable to get audio from studio to control room, but don't need to embed it into a video signal, so I'm wondering about an audio only solution. Thanks.

A: I think that would work without any issues, but I would contort Blackmagic to confirm. They have great customer service.

Q: 2. Is the analog audio output balanced or unbalanced?

A: The Blackmagic Design SDI to Audio Mini Converter has 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4 inch jack connections.

Q: 3. Will the '16:9 to 16:9 anamorphic' analog setting output a SD signal with no pillar or letterboxing added to a 16:9 source?

A: When using the DECIMATOR 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI Converter with Built-In NTSC/PAL Downscaler & Analog Audio Outputs, you can configure the Decimator 2 to output analogue SD signals as a 16x9 anamorphic signal as well as options for letterboxed and straight 4:3.

Q: 4. Is there a way to disable the frame grab/freeze frame on loss of signal to this device?

A: This converter model doesn't have grab/freeze frame on the output when the input signal is lost.

Q: 5. What is the latency between the SDI video and analogue audio?

A: According to Blackmagic Design, the Mini Converter SDI to HDMI has a delay of less than a single line of video, except when it needs to convert PsF to P, which will take one frame. The Analog to SDI has a four line delay.

Q: 6. We are converting HDMI to SDI using a BMD micro converter so we can send a teleprompter PC output to our router. However, our teleprompters only have composite BNC. Can we use this to convert the SDI signal coming from our converter to composite BNC and send it to our router?

A: Yes, the Decimator 2 will be able to convert an SDI signal to composite BNC.

Q: 7. what happen if just only audio input without video input. Could audio input Embed to SDI output without video?

A: With no SDI Video input, an output will be generated but you will not have control over the resolution and rate.

Q: 8. What is the latency between the SDI video and analogue audio?

A: According to Blackmagic Design, The Mini Converter SDI to HDMI has a delay of less than a single line of video, except when it needs to convert PsF to P, which will take one frame. The Analog to SDI has a four line delay.

Q: 9. Do I have embedded audio singal on the SDI-output of this converter?

A: This converter will de-embed audio from the SDI Input. The SDI Output will be the same as the SDI Input. No change to the signal. So if there is audio on the SDI input, there will be audio on the SDI output.

Q: 10. What audio input cable am I shopping for? Is this a TRS? I want to output from our Allen & Heath mixer's XLR.

A: Hello, If you have XLRM outputs from your mixer you will need XLR female to 1/4" TRS cables. This is what I use and it works fine.