Blackmagic Design Micro Converter Bidirect SDI/HDMI 3G PSU

A micro converter tailored for modern live production

This converter follows a "micro" logic: providing a reliable bridge between HDMI and SDI while meeting the demands of live production environments. Where a traditional converter often handles only one direction of conversion, this model stands out by managing both directions simultaneously, simplifying cabling and reducing the number of devices needed on set, in the control room, or on location.

Its role in a video chain is clear: it links HDMI equipment (compact cameras, monitoring returns, certain recorders or screens) with the SDI ecosystem, essential for long distances, robust connectors, and "broadcast" workflows.

Who benefits from this converter and in what uses does it make a difference?

This converter is aimed at video technicians, stage managers, camera operators, and content creators who switch between HDMI gear and SDI infrastructures. It is particularly relevant in live production (concert recording, conferences, sports events, multicam streaming) when you need, for example, to send an HDMI signal to an SDI control room while receiving an SDI return to an HDMI monitor.

It is also an excellent tool to secure a mobile setup: on location, it allows quick adaptation of a camera or monitor to the available connectors without reconfiguring the entire chain. In a studio environment, it facilitates the integration of heterogeneous elements (HDMI sources, SDI distribution, program returns) with a simple and clean approach.

Key Features: Conversion, Integration, and Control

Simultaneous bidirectional conversion

The strength of this model is its bidirectional conversion: you can convert SDI to HDMI and, simultaneously, HDMI to SDI. Practically, this allows you to handle two common needs in a single unit: on one side, powering an HDMI monitor from an SDI line (program return, preview, camera signal); on the other, injecting an HDMI source into an SDI network (control room, recorder, distributor, matrix).

Parallel format conversion

The converter supports signal conversion even when formats differ between the two directions. This flexibility is valuable in real conditions when not all sources are strictly aligned or when you need to interface equipment with different constraints (returns, screens, studio gear). You save time while ensuring compatibility between the links in the video chain.

Support for camera control protocol

Beyond video transport, this model supports conversion of the camera control protocol. As a result, you can use Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras with professional SDI live production mixers, maintaining a coherent integration logic within a live workflow. This is a real asset for teams wanting cinematic image quality on set while benefiting from an SDI infrastructure and a more "broadcast" control room operation.

Included power supply, ready for the field

The converter comes with an AC 100-240V power supply and interchangeable international plugs. This detail matters: you can immediately integrate it into a fixed setup or take it on the road without worrying about power compatibility depending on the country. For events and tours, this "plug-and-play" approach avoids makeshift adapters and enhances overall system reliability.

Technical specifications

Accessories included	External power supply	Outputs	HDMI, 1x SDI
Category	Bi-directional Converter	Power supply	External power supply
Requires power supply	Yes	Consumption	2.5 W
Maximum conversion resolution	1080p	Weight	174 kg
Type	Video	Dimensions (mm)	81 x 59 x 25
Inputs	HDMI, 1x SDI

Bidirectional converter

SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI

Power range

AC 100-240V