Blackmagic Design UpDownCross HD is a full standards converter to convert any SD or HD video format to any other SD or HD video format. Included are SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, reference input for built in re-sync, high quality Teranex conversion algorithms, automatic audio delay for perfect AV sync, and international power supply. Connections are multi-rate, and formats are automatically detected and switched as needed. Compact and rugged construction keep the converter operating safely and easily whether on equipment racks in the studio, on news trucks, or even used outdoors for live sports and other events.
Feed is stable and protected with redundant SDI input and auto switching SD and HD. Auto switching function instantly switches between standard definition and high definition video formats when the video input changes. Connect a redundant cable to the second SDI input for automatic switchover if the main input is lost for any reason. Redundancy feature is especially helpful in outdoor uses and crowded locations. A loop through SDI output allows you to connect to other devices and is helpful when more than two audio channels are needed.
Standard 1/4 inch jack connectors are used for all audio connections, so standard cables can be used. These 1/4 inch jack connections are switchable for embedded professional balanced analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio. Both features of the 1/4 inch jack connections eliminate extra equipment of custom cables and a separate converter for analog and digital audio.
Long cable lengths can be run without losing video quality due to low SDI jitter and full SDI re-clocking. 10-bit video processing and low noise level when moving from between analog and digital also makes the converter ideal for broadcast, postproduction, and professional AV. User friendly design provides easy cable access, and quick setting changes from built-in mini switches. 3G-SDI technology that comes with the converter can be updated as video formats change by loading the upgrade via the converter’s built-in USB connection.
Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Features
- Multi-rate connections are compatible with most SD and HD-SDI equipment
- Automatically detects the input signal and switch formats as needed
- 1/4 inch audio jacks so custom cables aren’t needed
- Redundant SDI input so a second SDI cable can be run as a back up
- High quality 10-bit video processing and low jitter SDI
- Full SDI re-clocking
- Easily accessed cables and controls
- Mini Converter UpDownCross HD1
- 12V universal power supply with international socket adapters1
- Three Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty1
- Converter Utility software
- Connections
- SDI Video Inputs: 1 x SD, HD or 3G‑SDI Video Input and 1 x External Reference Input.
- HDMI Video Input: 1 x HDMI type A connector.
- SDI Video Outputs: 1 x loop out and 2 x outputs
- HDMI Video Output: HDMI type A out. Output supports EDID of the monitor.
- SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G.
- Reference Input: Black burst and Tri‑Sync for SD & HD.
- Multi Rate: Support Auto detection of HD or standard definition SDI inputs.
- Updates and Configuration: USB
- 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, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- HDMI Input Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M level B, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601
- SDI Video Rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition, high definition and level B 3G‑SDI.
- SDI Metadata Support: Timecode and closed captioning.
- SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2
- SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
- SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2
- SDI Color Space: YUV
- SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects SD, HD or 3G‑SDI.
- Format Conversion
- Video Conversion: Convert any SD and HD input to "720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60"
- Computer Scaling: Scale DVI resolutions 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 to 525i59.94, 625i50,720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- Software
- Internal Software: Upgrade Via included updater application.
- Operating Systems
- Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later
- Windows 10, 64-bit
- Settings ControlMini Switches
- Power Requirements
- Power Supply: +12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries
- Power Consumption: 5W
- Operational Voltage Range: 6 to 36 Vdc.
- Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
- Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing
