Blackmagic Design Mini Converter - UpDownCross HD
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Up/down/cross SD and HD conversion to instantly harmonize your sources, with Teranex-quality video processing designed for broadcast-grade output and controlled latency.
- Universal connectivity: SDI and HDMI inputs/outputs, plus a reference input to properly lock synchronization in a control room environment.
- Reliable audiovisual sync thanks to automatic audio delay and HDMI EDID management, preventing audio/video delays and incorrect screen resolutions.
- Built for the field: 12 V power supply included, wide 6-36 V DC power range, and simple configuration via mini-switches.
Manufacturer Information
Blackmagic Design
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A compact all-in-one converter tailored for broadcast workflows
The Mini Converter UpDownCross HD belongs to the family of compact converters valued for their robustness and stability in production. Where a video chain must remain predictable (multi-camera studio, capture, streaming, post-production), it combines up-conversion, down-conversion, and cross-conversion functions in a discreet form factor, while emphasizing synchronization and signal consistency.
This "HD" version stands out from more basic converters by offering advanced reference management (essential in control rooms) and Teranex-inspired scaling processing to maintain clean edges and stable images during format changes.
Who is it for and what for? A key tool in capture, control rooms, and streaming
This video converter is aimed at technicians, camera operators, directors, and content creators who need to accommodate multiple standards: 1080i cameras, 720p players, computers with computer resolutions via HDMI, or SD sources to be integrated into an HD stream. The goal is simple: deliver the exact expected format to the switcher, router, or recorder without tinkering or lock instability.
In multi-camera studios, it acts as a "translator" between heterogeneous equipment. In post-production, it facilitates monitoring and distribution conversions. In live streaming, it secures the video input by ensuring a compliant and consistent signal, even when sources change.
Technical specifications
| Accessories included | External power supply | Outputs | HDMI, 2x SDI |
| Category | SDI Converter | Power supply | External power supply |
| Requires power supply | Yes | Consumption | 5 W |
| Maximum conversion resolution | 1080i | Weight | 247 g |
| Type | Video | Dimensions (mm) | 135 x 92 x 24 |
| Inputs | HDMI, 3x SDI | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter UpDownCross HD accept a computer HDMI source?
The HDMI type A input accepts 720p and 1080p/i signals up to 1080p60. The scaling also supports DVI resolutions 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 to the advertised SD or HD formats.
Can a 1080i SDI camera be converted to an HDMI output?
Conversion is performed between SD and HD formats, with an HDMI type A output and two SDI outputs. Supported standards include 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60.
What SDI connectivity is available on this converter?
It includes one SD/HD/3G-SDI input, one loop-through SDI output, and two SDI outputs. Supported data rates are 270 Mb/s, 1.5G, and 3G-SDI level B.
Is genlock synchronization compatible with a video control room?
The external reference input accepts black burst and tri-level signals to lock the signal on an SD or HD infrastructure. An automatic audio delay maintains alignment between picture and sound. Audio is processed at 48 kHz / 24 bit.
How is the converter powered and configured?
A universal 12 V power supply is provided, with an operating range from 6 to 36 V DC. Settings are adjusted via DIP switches, while updates are performed via USB using macOS or Windows 10 64-bit.
