Blackmagic Design Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 3G CONVCMIC/HS03G

General Description

The Blackmagic Design Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 3G (CONVCMIC/HS03G) is a compact, rugged broadcast video converter designed to connect HDMI cameras and computers to professional SDI equipment. It supports level A and level B formats in film and video, including 1080p24, 1080p47.95, and 1080p48.

This model provides professional 3G-SDI connections compatible with all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60. It is powered via USB, allowing direct power from televisions or laptops, and can be purchased with or without an AC power supply.

Key Features

• Extremely small and portable design with a strong metal enclosure.
• Supports upgrading software via USB connection on Mac and Windows.
• Includes 3G-SDI technology with built-in SDI re-clocking to reduce jitter and improve signal quality.
• Supports all video standards in NTSC, PAL, 720 HD, and 1080 HD.
• Automatically detects SD, HD, and 3G-SDI signals.
• Supports 8 and 10-bit video formats in RGB or YUV color spaces.
• Fully embedded audio and timecode support, including HDMI and SDI timecode conversion.
• Compatible with level A and level B 3G-SDI formats selectable via software utility.
• Includes LEDs for power and video status indication.

Applications

Ideal for broadcast, live production, and on-set use, this converter enables high-quality color calibrated broadcast monitoring from computer displays, televisions, or projectors. It converts HDMI outputs from computers and consumer video cameras to professional SDI equipment, and can extend HDMI signals over long distances using SDI cabling.

Connections

• SDI Video Outputs: 2 x SD, HD, or 3G-SDI outputs that automatically match the HDMI input.
• HDMI Video Input: HDMI Type A input.
• Power and Configuration: USB Type-C for power and software configuration.

Supported Video Standards

• SD Video: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL.
• HD Video: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60.
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M (levels A and B).
• Color Precision: 4:2:2 color sampling in YUV color space.

Software and Control

Settings and firmware updates are managed via a free converter utility software compatible with Mac OS X (10.15 Catalina, 11.1 Big Sur or later) and Windows 10 (64-bit). The utility allows renaming the converter, selecting 3G-SDI level A or B, and configuring camera control features when used with compatible Blackmagic ATEM switchers.

Power and Environmental Specifications

• Power consumption: 2 W.
• Operational voltage range: 4.4 to 5.25 V DC.
• Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C.
• Storage temperature: -20° to 60° C.
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing.

Included in the Package

Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 3G unit.

Warranty

3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

Important Notes

The HDMI input cannot capture from copy-protected HDMI sources. Users must confirm copyright ownership before capturing or distributing content.