Blackmagic Broadcast Converter

Blackmagic Broadcast Converter

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 Blackmagic Broadcast Converter

Blackmagic Broadcast Converter
Product Code: CONVBR

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Description:

Broadcast Converter combines most mini converters features into a 1 rack unit chassis that allows bi-directional conversion. Convert SDI to analog/HDMI while at the same time converting analog/HDMI to SDI. Broadcast Converter is a complete solution for connecting analog decks such as Betacam SP to SDI based systems in a compact rack mount design. Broadcast Converter does feature some different specifications to Mini Converter models, so please check the Tech Specs page for full details on the differences.

 
Technical Specifications:
Connections:
SDI Video Input Switchable between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI.
 
SDI Video Output Automatically matches the SD and HD video input. Automatically matches the SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video input.
 
Analog Video Component SD/HD, NTSC, PAL and S-Video.
 
Analog Audio 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4 inch jack connections.
 
HDMI HDMI type A in and out
 
Multi Rate Support Auto detection of HD or standard definition SDI inputs.
 
Updates and Configuration
 
Via USB 2.0 high speed. (480 Mb/s)
 
Reclocking Yes
 
Standards:
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI.
 
SDI Video Rates SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition.
 
SDI Video Sampling 4:2:2
 
SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit.
 
SDI Color Precision 4:2:2
 
SDI Color Space YUV
 
SDI Auto Switching Automatically selects between SD SDI, HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI.
 
SDI Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60.
 
Analog Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60
 
Analog Color Space YUV
 
Analog Color Precision 4:2:2
 
HDMI Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/50p PAL, 525/59.94p NTSC, 1080p23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94/60, 720p50 and 720p59.94/60.
 
HDMI Color Space YUV and RGB
 
HDMI Color Precision 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
 
Copy Protection HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
 
Extras:
Software Control Mac OS X™ and Windows™ software upgrade via USB.
 
Internal Software Upgrade
 
Via included updater application.
 
Settings Control Via USB software.
 
Power Supply +12V universal power supply included. IEC cable required.
 
Power Consumption None
 
Operational Voltage Range 12V-30V
 
Product Warranty 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
 
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