The Gra-Vue SD-SDI to Composite Converter with Audio Embeddingis 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 one composite analog output. So the signal can pass to downstream devices without requiring a separate distribution amplifier, the SDI input is also looped back out on two mirrored outputs. Along with video, this converter will also embed two stereo pairs (4-channels) of analog audio into the SDI stream.

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

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. 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.

Q: 2. I see there are mini switches on this, what numbers to do you have on?

A: This all depends on your particular usage of the device. - Do you want to get analog or AES audio from it? Dipswitch #8 determines which one is output. - An SDI signal can carry up to 16 channels of audio - but this device can only output 4 for analog and 8 for AES at a time - so dipswitches #5 & 6 determine which group of audio channels is output.In my particular usage for this device - I want analog audio - channels 1-4 from the unit. So I leave all 8 dipswitches in the OFF position.

Q: 3. can i give stereo sdi input and receive stereo output?

A: Yes, stereo will work, as this device can handle up to 4 channels of analog signal and 8 channels digital.

Q: 4. 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: 5. I have 1 sdi camera that connects this capture card https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/766050-REG/Blackmagic_Design_BDLKULSASDI_UltraStudio_SDI.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/766050-REG/Blackmagic_Design_BDLKULSASDI_UltraStudio_SDI.html/aHow would I connect audio from my mixer board to this device and then into capture card ?

A: Connect your SDI camera to the input to the Mini Converter. Connect your audio console analog audio to the audio inputs to the Mini Converter. The output of the mini converter connects to the Ultra Studio

Q: 6. The manual implies this is "yes" but I'd like confirmation. After embedding 8 channels of AES/EBU into SDI on Channels 1-8, can I output the SDI into another BMD Audio to SDI Mini and embed another 8 channels of AES/EBU audio into 9-16... outputting a single SDI cable with all 16 channels of AES and video?

A: Absolutely, I do this quite often. Just some simple dip switch settings.

Q: 7. What cables do I use to get the 8 channels of digital balanced audio out to a mixer? I don't see any 1/4" Y splits that will carry the signal to a mixer.

A: You need 4 TRS to TS or XLR, insert style cables to get out of the 4 connectors on the box to 8 inputs on a mixer.

Q: 8. So if bring sdi video signal in with Audio, i can take audio from it for audio mixer, and have my video passed on to the Video mixer through the sdi Out?

A: yes.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can you delay the audio to sync with the video? Looking to use without a computer. Audio from Mixer and Video from PTZ Camera. I will need to sync the audio, can this be done?

A: From working with this device, there is no way of delaying the audio source at all.. You can change the setting to where the analog audio is being set to the SDI stream. Like 1-4 or 5-8, etc Hope this helps.