Blackmagic Design Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 3G PSU
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Professional Monitoring: SDI to HDMI conversion designed for broadcast, studio, and post-production workflows.
- Advanced Calibration: supports a 17-point 3D LUT to calibrate and harmonize the display of a monitor, projector, or television.
- Extended Compatibility: supports DCI formats and film frame rates (including 1080p24, 1080p47.95, and 1080p48) for faithful rendering in cinema environments.
- Ready to Use Anywhere: mains power supply 100 to 240V AC with included international plug adapters, configuration and updates via USB-C.
Manufacturer Information
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An Image-Oriented Converter: This Model's Place in a Monitoring Setup
The Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 3G wPSU stands out from a simple SDI-HDMI adapter by its critical monitoring focus. In addition to providing reliable conversion of SD, HD, and 3G-SDI signals to HDMI, it allows integration of color correction via 3D LUT, a key advantage when matching multiple screens on set, in a control room, or in a monitoring suite. The presence of an SDI loop output facilitates integration into an existing chain by maintaining an SDI loop for daisy-chaining or redistribution.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
This SDI to HDMI converter is aimed at image teams needing stable and consistent display: camera operators, camera assistants, DITs, technical control room staff, studios, audiovisual schools, or content creators working with SDI sources (broadcast cameras, switchers, recorders, SDI outputs from control rooms). It is particularly relevant when HDMI monitoring must remain faithful to the original signal while offering practical tools to calibrate the display according to a working standard (shooting, multicam, live, post-production).
Key Features: Reliable Conversion, 3D LUT, and Cinema Compatibility
17-Point 3D LUT: Uniform Display in the Field
Support for a 17-point 3D LUT allows calibration or enhancement of an HDMI display device (monitor, projector, or TV) to achieve consistency across different screens. This is a clear advantage over a standard converter: you can compensate for a screen that is too cold, oversaturated, or simply align multiple monitoring references without altering the source. The LUT can be loaded via the software utility, and this model even allows outputting the 3D LUT on the SDI loop, useful for maintaining a coherent SDI chain depending on the setup needs.
SD/HD, 3G-SDI, and DCI Formats: Ready for Film Frame Rates
In production, compatibility goes beyond just "1080p": frame rates, interlacing, PsF, and sometimes DCI formats must be managed. This converter supports a wide range of standards, including film frame rates and DCI 2K formats. It is suitable for shoots, on-set monitoring, and certain post-production environments where format precision and conversion stability are essential.
Auto-Detection and Easy Chain Integration
The converter provides auto-detection of SD or HD signals and automatically handles Level A or B in 3G-SDI. With one SDI input, one HDMI output, and one SDI loop out, integration remains straightforward without complicating cabling. Configuration and software updates are done via USB Type-C, keeping the device up to date and adapted to field requirements.
Technical specifications
| Accessories included | External power supply | Outputs | HDMI, 1x SDI |
| Category | SDI Converter | Power supply | External power supply |
| Requires power supply | Yes | Consumption | 1.6 W |
| Maximum conversion resolution | 1080p | Weight | 150 g |
| Type | Video | Dimensions (mm) | 79,4 x 45,8 x 24,8 |
| Inputs | 1x SDI | ||
| SDI Inputs | 1 x SD, HD, or 3G-SDI | HDMI Video (HD) | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 |
| SDI Outputs | 1 x SDI loop out | HDMI Color Precision | 4:2:2 |
| HDMI Output | HDMI Type A out | LUT | a 17-point LUT can be loaded via the software utility to calibrate or enhance monitor color |
| Updates, Configuration, and Power | USB Type-C | HDMI Color Space | YUV |
| Automatic detection | SD or HD | Settings Control | via MacOS and Windows software utility connected by USB |
| SDI Video (SD) | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL | Updates | internal firmware upgrade via USB |
| SDI Video (HD) | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 | Mac | Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later |
| SDI Video (DCI) | 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI | Windows | Windows 10, 64-bit |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M | Included Power Supply | universal +5V power supply with international plug adapters for most countries |
| SDI Data Rates | switchable SDI connections between standard definition, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and DCI high definition | Mains Power | 100 to 240V AC with international plug adapters |
| SDI Auto-Switching | automatic detection of SD, HD, and Level A or B for 3G-SDI | Power Consumption | 1.6 W |
| SDI Color Precision | 4:2:2 | Operating Voltage Range | 4.4V to 5.25V DC |
| SDI Color Space | YUV | Operating Temperature | 0degC to 40degC (32degF to 104degF) |
| HDMI Video (SD) | 525i29.97 NTSC, 625i50 PAL | ||
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Questions frequently asked
SDI HDMI 1080p converter compatible with 3G-SDI camera?
The converter accepts an SD, HD, or 3G-SDI input with automatic detection of SD/HD signals and 3G-SDI Level A or B. The maximum advertised conversion resolution is 1080p.
Is it possible to load a LUT on an HDMI monitor?
A 17-point 3D LUT can be loaded via the software utility to calibrate or adjust the color of an HDMI monitor. The video processing is in YUV 4:2:2. The LUT can also be applied to the SDI loop output.
Is an SDI loop out output available?
The SDI loop out output allows preserving an SDI signal within the monitoring or redistribution chain.
How to power the Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 3G PSU?
The universal +5 V power supply is included, with international adapters and an AC input range from 100 to 240 V. The indicated consumption is 1.6 W and the operating range extends from 4.4 to 5.25 V DC.
USB-C configuration and Mac Windows compatibility?
Configuration and updates are done via USB Type-C with the software utility. The announced compatibility covers macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11.1 Big Sur or later, as well as 64-bit Windows 10.
