The Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 3G is a compact, broadcast-quality device that simultaneously converts SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI. It is particularly valued for its pocket-sized metal design and its ability to handle different video standards in each direction at once.
Key Specifications
Video Connections: Features 1 x 3G-SDI input, 1 x 3G-SDI output, 1 x HDMI Type A input, and 1 x HDMI Type A output.
Supported Resolutions: Supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, as well as DCI 2K cinematic rates like 48 fps.
Power: Operates on 2.5W and is powered via a USB Type-C port, allowing it to run from laptops, monitors, or portable battery packs.
Signal Processing: Includes SDI re-clocking on the 3G-SDI output to reduce jitter and support longer cable runs.
Compliance: Fully complies with SMPTE standards (259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M Level A and B).
Special Features
Camera Control: Supports camera control protocol conversion, enabling Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras (4K or 6K) to be controlled by an SDI-based live switcher like the ATEM series.
Timecode Support: Automatically converts HDMI timecode to SDI and vice versa, which is essential for synchronized production workflows.
Simultaneous Conversion: Acts effectively as two separate converters in one housing, as it can process both directions independently.