Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - Sync Generator

Essential Information About the Mini Converter Sync Generator Video Sync Generator

• 6 quartz reference outputs to simultaneously distribute a Blackburst (SD) or Tri-Level/Tri-Sync (HD) signal to multiple devices without the need for an additional distribution box.


• Extended SD and HD compatibility up to 1080i/p and PsF, suitable for broadcast production chains, live, streaming, and post-production.


• Quick setup thanks to mini-switches, with configuration and updates via USB on Mac and Windows.


• Compact format and low power consumption (3.00 W) with 12 V power supply, ideal for studios, machine rooms, technical cases, or OB vans.

A reliable "house sync" reference within the Mini Converter ecosystem

The Mini Converter Sync Generator was designed to meet a fundamental need in professional video: providing a stable and common reference for an entire installation. Relying on a quartz-stabilized oscillator, it delivers a constant clock that facilitates genlock for cameras, switchers, converters, recorders, and monitors. The result: a better synchronized chain, more predictable, and smoother daily operations whether you work in SD or HD.

Who it's for and in which scenarios this sync generator makes a difference

This generator is aimed at compact control rooms, streaming studios, multicamera sets, AV integrators, and mobile teams who need to synchronize multiple video sources. Whenever several devices must share the same reference (live capture, switching, multi-screen monitoring, iso recording), clean sync contributes to a stable image and sharper transitions. With its six identical outputs, the Mini Converter Sync Generator effectively covers small to medium setups, in fixed installations as well as mobile productions.

Technical specifications

Accessories included	External power supply	Outputs	6x SDI
Category	Generator	Power supply	External power supply
Requires power supply	Yes	Consumption	3 W
Maximum conversion resolution	1080i	Weight	240 g
Type	Video	Dimensions (mm)	123 x 92 x 23

Analog video outputs	6 x Blackburst (SD) or Tri-Level/Tri-Sync (HD) reference outputs.	Power source	12 V DC (universal power supply included with international adapters).
Supported SDI data rates	270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s.	Operating voltage range	12 V DC.
Data rate and format selection	via mini switches.	Operating temperature	0 to 40 C.
Supported formats	525i29.97 NTSC, 625i50 PAL, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60	Storage temperature	-20 to 45 C.
Mac	macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11.1 Big Sur or later.	Relative humidity	0 to 90 percent, non-condensing.
Windows	64-bit Windows 10.	Model	Mini Converter Sync Generator.