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Mini Converter Audio to SDI
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Blackmagic Mini Converter Audio to SDI
Embed four channels of analog audio, or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio into any SDI video
connection. You can use this Mini Converter to embed audio from equipment, such as audio mixers and
analog decks, into SDI video connections for use with SDI routers and decks. Additional SDI audio channels
can be embedded by daisy chaining another Mini Converter Audio to SDI to your converter's SDI output.
Connectors
1. CH 1 ANALOG or CH 1 & 2 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 1, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 1 and 2 input on a 1/4" TRS connector.
2. CH 2 ANALOG or CH 3 & 4 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 2, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 3 and 4 input 1/4" TRS connector.
3. CH 3 ANALOG or CH 5 & 6 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 3, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 5 and 6 input 1/4" TRS connector.
4. CH 4 ANALOG or CH 7 & 8 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 input 1/4" TRS connector.
5. MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s
internal software is also updated using the USB port.
6. SDI OUT
Loop through SDI video output on a BNC connector.
7. ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up.
8. SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
9. POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
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