Blackmagic Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G is a professional HDMI 2.0 to dual 12G-SDI converter for SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60. It offers HD up and down conversion, embedding of balanced analog or AES/EBU audio via XLR and a timecode input. It connects HDMI cameras and computers to professional SDI equipment and is powered by the built-in power supply…
Blackmagic Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G is a professional HDMI 2.0 to dual 12G-SDI converter for SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60. It offers HD up and down conversion, embedding of balanced analog or AES/EBU audio via XLR and a timecode input. It connects HDMI cameras and computers to professional SDI equipment and is powered by the built-in power supply or via PoE+.
Bring cameras, computers and other HDMI devices into a robust professional SDI path for routers, control rooms, recorders and long cable runs.

The SDI signal carries up to 16 channels of embedded audio – besides HDMI audio, balanced analog or AES/EBU audio from the XLR connections can be embedded.
Input up to 2160p60.
Matching professional outputs.
Built-in up and down conversion.
Embedded SDI audio.
The HDMI 2.0 input supports SD, HD, Ultra HD and DCI 4K. Two matching 12G-SDI outputs make it easy to feed a router and a recorder or monitor at the same time; the output format automatically follows the HDMI input.

Built-in HD up and down conversion adapts the signal to the needs of the path – for example converting HD to Ultra HD. The HDMI input cannot capture copy-protected content (HDCP).
Embed two balanced analog channels or four AES/EBU channels via XLR; the right XLR can also accept timecode. Audio from the mixer travels in the SDI signal together with the picture.

Multi-rate 12G-SDI is eight times faster than regular HD-SDI and carries high frame rate Ultra HD up to 2160p60 on a single BNC cable. It switches automatically between SD, HD and Ultra HD formats, so the converter also works with existing SD and HD equipment.

The optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel replaces the front cover of the converter: remove the two screws on each side, pull the cover off and screw the panel on. The color LCD then shows the video passing through, while the buttons and rotary knob open a settings menu right on the unit – ideal in the field without external monitors and in racks full of converters.

Core functions are selected with mini switches using the diagram printed on the underside of the converter. From a Mac or Windows computer, the converter can be set up and updated over USB or Ethernet with free software, so even larger installations with many converters can be managed remotely.

The compact converter can sit on a desk, hide behind equipment or be rack mounted – the optional Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf (1U) holds Teranex Mini together with other 1/3 and 1/2 rack width Blackmagic products. Crossflow cooling with a heat pipe keeps the converters running even when mounted side by side.

The rear has an IEC power connector, Ethernet with PoE+, two 12G-SDI outputs, an HDMI input and two XLR audio connections; the front has USB and the mini switches.

Teranex Mini uses an innovative crossflow cooling design with an internal heat pipe. The converters can therefore work reliably side by side in a rack, on a desk or in a mobile setup without the powerful 12G-SDI circuitry adding unnecessary noise.
The multi-rate 12G-SDI interface automatically detects SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60 and stays compatible with older SDI equipment. A single standard BNC cable therefore covers both current and older studio installations.
The built-in universal power supply (100–240 V AC) removes the need for an external adapter; it connects with a regular IEC power cable, which is not included. Ethernet is used for remote management and can also power the converter from a PoE+ switch. The optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel adds an LCD preview, a rotary knob and direct settings control.
The following accessories go with the Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G.
Control panel – Panel for local control of the unit.
Power cables – Cables for powering the unit from an external source.
HDMI cables – Cables for connecting HDMI inputs and outputs.
SDI cables – Coaxial cables for carrying SDI signals.
Rack mounting – Shelf for placing the unit in a rack (1 RU).
| Manufacturer: | Blackmagic Design |
| Category: | Signal converters |
| Other features | Scaler · Audio input · auto format adaptation |
| Source | HDMI · Audio |
| Target | SDI · 12G SDI |
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