Blackmagic Design Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 12G

The world’s smallest HDMI to 12G-SDI broadcast quality converter! Blackmagic Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 12G is a miniaturized broadcast quality video converter that’s perfect for connecting HDMI cameras and computers to professional SDI equipment! You get two 12G-SDI outputs which can be set to level A or B for 3G-SDI signals. Micro Converters feature full size HDMI and professional 12G-SDI connections for working with all NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080p, 1080i, 2160p rates, including 4Kp24/47.95/48 DCI. You can power it over USB from a laptop or a mobile phone charger!

Official Technical Details

Connections

• SDI Video Outputs: 2 Automatically matches the HDMI input.
• HDMI 2.0 Video Inputs: 1 x type A.
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Multi Rate Support: Auto detection of SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K.
• Updates, Configurations and Power: USB Type‑C.
• Reclocking: Yes

Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI.
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and SMPTE 2108-1
• SDI Video Rates: SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K DCI, Ultra HD and 4K DCI.
• SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2. A 33 point LUT can be loaded via the software utility for calibrating or improving monitor color.
• SDI Color Space: YUV
• SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI. Level A and B is user selectable on output for 3G‑SDI.
• HDMI Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI.
• HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2. A 33 point LUT can be loaded via the software utility for calibrating or improving monitor color.
• HDMI Color Space: YUV

Copy Protection

• HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

Settings Control

• Via MacOS™ and Windows™ software utility connected by USB.

Operating Systems

• Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.
• Windows 10, 64-bit.

Software

• Internal software upgrade via USB.

Power Requirements

• Power Consumption: 4W max.
• Operational Voltage Range: 4.4V to 5.25V DC

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 12G

Warranty

• 3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Download Manual
• Official Product Page