The MagiCue MAQ-MAX-HS101A Maxim HDMI to 3G/HD SDI Converter converts an HDMI signal into a 3G/HD-SDI signal, supporting a maximum of 8-channel HDMI embedded audio outputs. This converter has one HDMI input port and two 3G/HD-SDI outputs. It is suitable for connecting HDMI cameras and other HDMI video sources to SDI video recorders or monitors.

HDMI 1.3a input, 3G/HD-SDI output

Full 10-bit color converting

Supports up to 8-channel HDMI embedded audio

SRC function is optional; it supports any frequency HDMI audio input

SDIPLL clock filter, low-jitter 3G-SDI output

HDCP 1.2 local decoding via HDMI

Power and video indicators

Industrial metal case easy to install (sold separately)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The product dip switches are white over a dark background. The instructions are painted on the product white and dark. For example, 480i/59.94 is painted all white on top. The printed instructions for DIP Switch Settings are all black on the top. Which is correct? It's confusing.

A: I looked at both the Lumantek Unit and the manual and I see why you may be confused. On the orange case, solid white blocks mean on, framed boxes with orange showing through means off. In the manual, solid black boxes mean on, framed boxes with white showing through means off. Lay the manual next to the converter-on the back of the converter, the first 4 boxes are solid white in the up position for 480 AND the manual has the first 4 boxes as solid black in the up position for 480. So the rule of thumb is: Solid White boxes on the converter is the same as solid black boxes in the manual. I use 1080i59.94, so in my configuration, 1 is up, 2 and 3 are down and 4 is up. So that is 1, solid white, 2, boxed orange, 3, boxed orange and 4, solid white. In the manual, that would be 1, Solid black, 2, boxed black, 3, boxed black and 4, solid black. I hope that helps you.

Q: 2. With this adapter allow 12-Bit ProRes RAW recording over HDMI to a monitor-recorder?

A: The Z CAM HDMI to SDI Converter is an HDMI to SDI converter, and is intended to take the HDMI output from Z Cams and convert it to an SDI 3-G format. If you want to record 12-Bit ProRes RAW from your Z Cam we recommend using your camera's HDMI output to send a feed to the Atomos Ninja V.

Q: 3. With the SDI loop out be converted or will that be the same as the input signal? We need to convert SDI 25P to SDI 50i & HDMI 50i at the same time. Thanks

A: The SDI Loop Out will have the same signal as the input. It is best to use the Lumantek HDMI/SDI Cross Converter and Scaler for your scenario. Lumantek HDMI/SDI Cross Converter with Audio Mux/Demux and Scaler https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1445125-REG/lumantek_ez_md_hdmi_sdi_cross_converter_with.html

Q: 4. Will this work on cameras other than the z-cam? Or is it proprietary?

A: This is for Z-Cam only.

Q: 5. Does this take 7.4v power in only(like the zcam body), or it can take 14.8v dc in? thx

A: This unit will handle 6.8 to 16.8 VDC in.

Q: 6. How many channels of audio does this support?

A: SHV+ supports "8 Channels for SDI Embedded Audio" and "2 channels for Ext. Audio out".

Q: 7. How does this mount? It's difficult to tell with only one product photo.

A: It would slide into the battery slot on the rear, and you would than have the option to power via DC

Q: 8. Can this unit output all 8 at once from one input? For exmaple if I have an HDMI source, can it output 4x SDI and 4x HDMI?

A: Yes, all of the Lilliput 2 x 8 SDI/HDMI Splitter and Converters' outputs would be active and live.

Q: 9. How many frames of delay is there to the output of the SDI? I'm interested to see if this camera would work in a live production environment for IMAG.

A: The Z CAM E2 cameras have several frames of latency on the output that would unfortunately also pass to the Z CAM HDMI to SDI Converter.

Q: 10. Will this Converter convert HDMI 1080p60 to SDI 1080i60?

A: I'm afraid not. This is a converter only, meaning it will only change the signal from HDMI to SDI. It does not do frame rate and resolution conversions as well. For that you would need to look at something like the DECIMATOR MD-HX Miniature HDMI/SDI Cross Converter with Scaling & Frame Rate Conversion, B&H # DEDDHX.https://bhpho.to/2fDbJBb