Supporting up to 12G-SDI data rates with intelligent heat dissipation, and offering features such as XLR connections and an Ethernet control and PoE port, the Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G Converter, from Blackmagic Design, is a highly improved solution for rack-mount as well as cable duct and desktop installations. Connect up to a Full 4K DCI 4096x2160p SDI signal and run it out to an HDMI display in the same DCI 4K resolution, and monitor the signal locally via an SDI loopout. You can also de-embed audio from the signal and route it separately via full-size XLR connectors that are switchable between balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio.

The compact size of the Teranex Mini makes it very useful for portable racks at live events or in broadcast trucks. Up to three units can easily be installed in an optional 1U 19" rack tray, and they can just as easily be removed, and all this with the advantage of 12G-SDI capability. The Ethernet port on the rear will allow you to manage the Teranex Mini remotely or can alternatively be used for power over Ethernet. If you don't want to use power over Ethernet, you won't have to deal with cumbersome power supplies, as the Teranex Mini features a built-in 90-240V power supply, and all you'll need is a standard IEC power cable, sold separately.

A major benefit of the Teranex Mini is that the standard front panel can be replaced with an optional Smart Panel that features a spin knob, color LCD, and six control buttons, including a menu button. The substantially large LCD will show you the video conversion in progress and will also let you monitor audio levels as well as verify timecode and the video standard being converted. The standard front panel simply comes off and the Smart Panel easily attaches in its place. When you're using the standard front panel, you'll have access to an array of mini switches that will let you change settings instantly in correspondence with a diagram printed on the converter. If you swap in the optional Smart Panel, you'll instead be able to use simple on-screen menus as well as see exactly what you're converting. If you're in a larger facility using numerous converters, you can manage all of them over Ethernet from a Mac or Windows computer using the included Converter Utility software.

What enables the Teranex Mini to dissipate heat so effectively and prevent overheating is a smart thermal design with crossflow cooling that achieves the optimal heat dissipation even when you have units rack-mounted side-by-side one another. An intelligent thermal subsystem and internal heat pipe assist with cooling and keep the air flowing at all times while minimizing noise. Moreover, if the Teranex Mini gets too hot, you'll instantly receive a notification through the remote control Ethernet utility and on the front panel. When multiple units are rack-mounted side by side, each Teranex Mini works together to pull air through the rack keeping all units cool and providing redundancy for each one.

The Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G Converter is built using high-quality Teranex video processing technology and is ideal for all broadcast, post production, and other professional video applications.

Advanced High-Data Rate Signal Converter    Supports Up to 4K DCI 4096x2160p Signals    12G-SDI Input and Loopout    XLR Connections Switchable to AES/EBU    Ethernet Port for Remote Control or PoE    Supports Optional LCD Smart Front Panel    Intelligent Thermal Heat Dissipation    3 Units 1U Rack-Mountable in 19" Rack    Manage Numerous Units from a Mac or PC

• Supports up to Full 4K DCI 4096x2160p signals on input and output

• 12G-SDI input and loopout

• Full-size XLR connections switchable between balanced analog and AES/EBU audio

• Ethernet remote control and PoE port

• Intelligent thermal design heat dissipation effectively prevents overheating

• Three units are rack-mountable in a 1U 19" rack using an optional rack tray

• Can be used desktop mounted or installed concealed in cable ducts

• Built-in 90-240V power supply requiring only a standard IEC power cable, sold separately

• An array of mini switches allow instant settings changes

• Front panel is replaceable with an optional Smart Panel featuring controls and an LCD

• Manage numerous units simultaneously using the included Converter Utility software

• Full SDI re-clocking and low jitter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do we have a specific ETA on these units? I need to buy some immediately. Also- will these units work multimode?

A: We are currently saying December time but we do not have an exact date. The SFPs are Single Mode. It is possible to use Multimode fiber for shorter lengths.

Q: 2. Hi,We have Sony FS 7 , 4K cameras & 4 k upgraded FOR A HVS 110 switcher,We want to use this for 4 K Live production, we want your guidance on converting the 4K Hdmi output from Sony FS 7 camera to 4 K quad input of our FOR A switcher....with minimum of 70 mtr cable length,We are thinking of going for Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G - From camera end & re-converting to 4 k quad output with Teranex Mini - 12G-SDI to Quad SDI - at the switcher end , is it feasible to this with 70 - 80 mtrs of cable length with this converters, will it take this load for minimum 5 - 6 hours of production,will it gets heated up beyond the permissible limit, If it can take this load which cable you will recommend,Pl give us your technical opinion & options as we are not able to test it with our equipment, RegardsShashikant

A: We suggest using this extender to run the HDMI signal: KanexPro HDBaseT HDMI Extender B&H # KAEXTHD100HT. Then at the switcher convert the signal with this: AJA HA5-4K 4K HDMI to 4K SDI Mini-Converter B&H # AJHA54K. So that we may best assist you if you have further questions, please email us at provideo@bhphoto.com.

Q: 3. How does it connect with the Apple Pro Display XDR? Thank you.

A: It won't work with it. It takes the input of 4 12G-SDI signals and convert to 4 HDMI 2.0 signals.

Q: 4. When using the converter to output analog, will the analog audio output to the XLR connections and the RCA connections at the same time? Thank you!

A: So that we may best assist you, please email us at provideo@bhphoto.com.

Q: 5. Does the Teranex Mini scale output? I’ve seen answers that range from “no” to “it will scale resolution, but not framerate” to “it scales both resolution and framerate.”

A: No, this Teranex Mini model doesn't scale the output.

Q: 6. Update previous question, Can 3D luts use separately?

A: There are 2 LUTS which may be used but only one applied at a time.

Q: 7. Will this take an analog composite signal from let's say a hi8 (576i) and up convert it to 1080 and up?

A: Yes, you can use this converter to upconvert an SD analog composite signal to 1080 HD-SDI.

Q: 8. Can someone recommend a piece of hardware to duplicate xlr audio ? I have two inputs and would like to have 8 outputs to run into these audio injectors since they don't have xlr loop through.

A: You could look at the Behringer DS2800 2-Input/8-Output Distribution Splitter for Commercial Applications, BH #BEDS2800. https://bhpho.to/31kTDhj

Q: 9. Can one encoder send to multiple decoders?

A: yes

Q: 10. Does it support 3D luts?

A: Yes