Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution CONVMSDIDA
- 1 SD/HD-SDI input to **8 reclocked outputs**
- SD, HD and 3Gb/s automatic switching input
- ASI handling
- Embedded audio and auxiliary data supported
- 12 volts minimum supply
- 8.5 ounces, portable
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact SDI distribution amplifier that splits one feed into several reclocked copies with audio and auxiliary data passed along. It is a professional video tool, not a general-purpose splitter.
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ASIN: B006OQ48CA
Overview
Splitting one SDI feed into many identical outputs is the whole job of this Blackmagic Design mini converter. It accepts SD, HD and 3Gb/s sources and reclocks each output, and it can also handle ASI signals.
Buy it when the same signal must reach many devices at once without loss in timing. The limitation is that it works with SDI only, and the listing is brief about power supply and any front-panel indicators.
Who it's for
Studio, truck and live-production crews that route SDI to monitors, recorders and decks will find the role clear. Users with consumer or HDMI gear should choose a different splitter.
Pros and cons
- Eight reclocked outputs
- Automatic input switching
- Passes embedded audio
- Portable mini form
- Power adapter details missing
- Pin count figure unexplained
Performance notes
Reclocking cleans up the timing of each output so a signal can be split without degrading it as it would on a passive splitter. The input automatically senses SD, HD or 3Gb/s, so no mode switch is needed. Auxiliary data and embedded audio pass through.
Specifications
| Brand | Blackmagic Design |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Blackmagic SDI Distribution mini converter pass embedded audio and ASI?
Yes. The description says it supports auxiliary data and embedded audio and can also handle ASI.
How many outputs does the Blackmagic SDI Distribution have?
The description says it delivers 8 reclockable outputs from one input.
Does the Blackmagic SDI Distribution work with an amplifier?
The compatible devices field lists Amplifier. The listing does not explain what that means for connections.