Blackmagic Design Micro Converter Bidirectional SDI/HDMI 12G

An Essential Link Between SDI and HDMI Equipment in the Era of Ultra HD

In a shooting, control room, or studio environment, equipment doesn't always "speak" the same language: cameras and video switchers on SDI on one side, monitors, recorders, or computers on HDMI on the other. This bidirectional converter meets the need for a gateway by covering SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats, up to 2160p60. Its "two directions, two possible standards" approach makes it a particularly practical tool when production constraints evolve throughout a set, event, or last-minute patch.

Who Is This Converter Most Useful For, and In What Applications?

This converter is aimed at teams needing to secure and streamline video connectivity: live technicians, camera operators, stage managers, streaming studios, event service providers, theaters, schools, and multi-camera sets. It is ideal if you need to quickly connect an SDI source to an HDMI monitor (or vice versa), integrate an HDMI computer into an SDI chain, or adapt a video return on a set without changing the main equipment.

Its discreet form factor facilitates installation close to devices (behind a screen, in a mobile control room, on a cart), while the metal housing is better suited for repeated handling, transport, and real production conditions.

Bidirectional Conversion: Maximum Flexibility Without Complicating Your Workflow

Two Conversion Directions, Two Possible Video Standards

The main advantage of this model is its ability to convert in both directions: SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI. Even better, each direction can be configured to a different video standard (SD, HD, or Ultra HD). Practically, this means having two converters in one: one for your monitoring output and another to inject a source into the chain, while retaining the freedom to work in SD, HD, or Ultra HD according to the needs of each link.

Compatibility Up to 2160p60 for Modern Productions

Whether you work in SD for specific broadcast constraints, HD for most live setups, or Ultra HD for premium capture, this converter keeps pace thanks to support for formats up to 2160p60. It is an effective solution to avoid signal incompatibilities during configuration changes, heterogeneous equipment rentals, or progressive resolution upgrades in a control room.

USB-C Power Supply: Convenient On the Field

To simplify integration, the converter can be powered from any USB-C port. This flexibility is especially appreciated on the move: power via USB-C power adapter, battery, hub, or technical station, depending on your set constraints. The result: less dependence on proprietary power supplies and faster commissioning when you need to be operational within minutes.

Metal Housing and Compact Format for Live Production

Designed for demanding environments, its metal housing provides real comfort in production: better resistance to daily shocks, continuous cable plugging/unplugging, and frequent transport. And since it remains very compact, you can easily carry it, install it discreetly, and maintain clean cabling even in tight spaces.

Technical specifications

Category	Bi-directional Converter	Outputs	HDMI, 1x SDI
Requires power supply	Yes	Power supply	External power supply
Maximum conversion resolution	4K/60	Consumption	2.5 W
Type	Video	Weight	174 g
Inputs	HDMI, 1x SDI	Dimensions (mm)	80 x 59 x 25

Bidirectional video converter	SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI	Maximum resolution	2160p60
Compatibility	SD, HD, and Ultra HD