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Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirect SDI/HDMI 12G
Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirect SDI/HDMI 12G
$165.00

Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirect SDI/HDMI 12G

SoundPro Item: 132040
MPN: BMD-CONVBDC/SDI/HDMI12G
$165.00


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Get the world’s smallest bidirectional broadcast quality converter! Convert SDI to HDMI and at the same time HDMI to SDI, even in different formats! Plus it supports camera control protocol conversion, so you can use Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras with professional SDI live production switchers!

Now you can convert SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI in all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60! Each conversion direction can be a different SD, HD or Ultra HD video standard, it’s like getting two converters in one! The all metal durable design is perfect for live production and broadcast. Plus it’s small enough to be hidden and used anywhere. It can be powered from any USB-C socket!

Blackmagic Micro Converters

The new Blackmagic Micro Converters are incredibly tiny broadcast video converters that let you connect between consumer HDMI and professional SDI equipment. The rugged and miniaturized design makes them small enough to be used anywhere! You get professional 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI connections, depending on the models, so you can work with SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60. Micro Converters use USB for power, so they can be powered directly from televisions or laptop computers. You can even purchase them without power supplies! Only Blackmagic Micro Converters feature custom electronics that conform to global broadcast specifications and can be updated to new standards in the future.

Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirect SDI/HDMI 12G Features

  • Converts SDI to HDMI, and converts HDMI to SDI
  • All metal durable design
  • For live production or broadcast
  • Powered via USB-C
  • Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 12G1
  • Three Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty1
  • Connections
    • SDI Video Inputs: 1
    • SDI Video Outputs: Automatically matches the HDMI video input
    • HDMI 2.0 Video Inputs: 1 x type A
    • HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1 x type A
    • SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
    • Multi Rate Support: Auto detection of SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K
    • Updates, Configurations and Power: USB Type‑C
    • Reclocking: Yes
  • Standards
    • SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
    • HD Video Standards
      • 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
      • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48,
      • 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
      • 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
      • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    • 2K Video Standards
      • 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
      • 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
    • Ultra HD Video Standards:
    • 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
    • 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI
    • SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and SMPTE 2108-1
    • SDI Video Rates: SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K DCI, Ultra HD and 4K DCI.
    • SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2. A 33 point LUT can be loaded via the software utility for calibrating or improving monitor color
    • SDI Color Space: YUV
    • SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects SD, HD, 2K DCI, Ultra HD and 4K DCI. Level A and B is automatically detected on 3G-SDI input and user selectable on 3G-SDI output.
    • HDMI Video Standards
      • 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
      • 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
      • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
      • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
      • 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
      • 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI
    • HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2. A 33 point LUT can be loaded via the software utility for calibrating or improving monitor color.
    • HDMI Color Space: YUV
  • Copy Protection
    • HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources
    • Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content
  • Camera ControlBidirectional signal conversion supports Blackmagic Camera Control and Tally
  • Settings ControlVia MacOS™ and Windows™ software utility connected by USB
  • Operating Systems
    • Mac 10.15 Catalina
    • Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later
    • Windows 10, 64-bit
  • SoftwareInternal software upgrade via USB
  • Power Requirements
    • Power Consumption: 5W max.
    • Operational Voltage Range: 4.4V to 5.25V DC
  • Environmental Specifications
    • Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
    • Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
    • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
  • Dimensions (WxHxD)3.13x2.32x0.98"
  • Weight6.13 oz

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