Can I convert HDMI to SDI?

Can I convert HDMI to SDI?

You can also use several units to extend HDMI over long distances using SDI cable. This compact converter has one HDMI input and two 3G-SD/HD/SDI outputs that can be set to Level A or B. It auto-detects and matches your HDMI input to the SDI output and is compatible with input/output resolutions up to 1080p60.

What is Blackmagic converter?

Blackmagic Mini Converters are the world’s most advanced converters because they include the latest 6G-SDI technology, automatically detect the input video format and instantly change between virtually all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p30!

Is HDMI better than SDI?

When comparing SDI to HDMI specs, HDMI 2.0 is the clear theoretical winner of image quality because it surpasses the bandwidth of three SDI cables. SDI is a one-way, multiplexed protocol designed to carry the highest quality video, audio and metadata over a coaxial cable or fiber.

Is SDI BiDirectional?

The Blackmagic Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI converts signals between professional SDI broadcast equipment and HDMI sources such as computers, projectors and big screen televisions. The converter can send different video formats in both directions at the same time.

Can audio travel through SDI?

The SDI standard includes 16 channels of embedded audio with your video signal. That means you get up to 16 mono or 8 stereo channels perfectly synchronized with your video. The advantage of SDI embedded audio means that you can route or directly patch synchronized audio and video on a single cable!

Is SDI compressed?

There is an expanded specification called SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface), which allows compressed (i.e. DV, MPEG and others) video streams to be transported over an SDI line. A related standard, known as HD-SDTI, provides similar capability over an SMPTE 292M interface.

Does SDI carry audio?

SDI is an amazingly robust and flexible video standard! SDI includes video, audio, timecode and metadata all embedded in a single cable. Because of its reliability, SDI is ideal for live production, post and broadcast.

Can I use HDMI camera for zoom?

To support two HDMI capture cards, you will need to use a second HDMI capture device as a shared camera. One device will be recognized as a HDMI capture device, and the other will be recognized as a camera. Tap Share Content on your Zoom Room controller, and choose your screen share device as the sharing camera.

Is SDI a 10-bit?

As the name suggests, this interface consists of two SMPTE 292M interconnects operating in parallel. In particular, the dual link interface supports 10-bit, 4:2:2, 1080P formats at frame rates of 60 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 50 Hz, as well as 12-bit color depth, RGB encoding, and 4:4:4 colour sampling.

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