Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI

Audio embedded into SDI

Two channels of balanced analog audio connect via 1/4 inch jacks, and the left input doubles as the digital AES/EBU input. Audio is embedded into the SDI signal at 48 kHz and 24 bit and stays in sync with the picture.

Two SDI outputs

The signal is sent to two SDI outputs at once in SD and HD standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL, 720p50 to 720p60 and 1080i50 to 1080i60. The output format automatically follows the analog input, and reclocking keeps the signal stable.

For archives and live work

Bring analog decks, set-top boxes, game consoles or HDV cameras into studio SDI routes. The converter belongs to the Mini Converter range, which covers analog video, SDI, HDMI and audio conversions.

Setup with mini switches or over USB

Functions are selected with mini switches using the diagram printed on the converter: analog audio or AES/EBU, 7.5 IRE or 0 IRE level, SMPTE or Betacam levels, component or composite/S-Video input and, for the latter, the choice between composite and S-Video. Over USB and the utility for macOS and Windows, settings can be changed from a computer and new software installed.

About the Mini Converter range

The Mini Converter range is designed for professional broadcast, post-production and AV installations. A compact metal chassis, high-quality connectors and standard cabling make it dependable in studios, control rooms and mobile systems.

Core settings are selected with mini switches using the diagram printed on the unit, while USB is used for configuration and updates. The converter handles supported formats automatically and keeps picture and sound stable throughout the signal chain.

The electronics automatically handle supported SD and HD formats and, on SDI models, keep the signal stable along the whole chain. The result is a practical link between older and current equipment without needlessly complex infrastructure.