Blackmagic Design Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 3G with PSU

Professional Broadcast Video Converter

The Blackmagic Design Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 3G with PSU is a compact, rugged broadcast video converter designed for professional monitoring and live production workflows. It enables seamless connection between consumer HDMI devices and professional SDI equipment, supporting all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, including DCI film rates such as 1080p24, 1080p47.95, and 1080p48.

Key Features

• Extremely small and portable design with a durable metal enclosure.
• Supports 3G-SDI and HDMI video standards with automatic detection of SD, HD, and 3G-SDI signals.
• Includes a 17-point 3D LUT for color calibration on the SDI loop output, enabling accurate color monitoring and custom looks.
• Built-in SDI re-clocking to regenerate video signals, reduce jitter, and extend cable lengths.
• Supports embedded audio and timecode conversion between HDMI and SDI.
• USB Type-C connection for power and configuration via Blackmagic's free converter utility (Mac and Windows compatible).
• Includes AC power supply with international socket adapters for global use.

Technical Specifications

Connections

• SDI Video Input: 1 x SD, HD, or 3G-SDI
• SDI Video Output: 1 x SDI loop out
• HDMI Output: HDMI Type A
• USB: USB Type-C for power and configuration

Supported Video Standards

• SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2K DCI: 2Kp23.98, 2Kp24, 2Kp25, 2Kp29.97, 2Kp30, 2Kp47.95, 2Kp48, 2Kp50, 2Kp59.94, 2Kp60; 2KPsF25, 2KPsF29.97, 2KPsF30

Color Precision and Space

• SDI: 4:2:2 color precision, YUV color space
• HDMI: 4:2:2 color precision, YUV color space; supports loading 17-point LUTs for monitor calibration

Power and Environmental

• Power Consumption: 1.6 W
• Operational Voltage: 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
• Includes international AC power supply with adapters

Additional Features

• Supports camera control integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras.
• Software utility allows firmware updates, converter naming, camera number assignment, and selection between 3G-SDI level A and B.
• Complies with SMPTE broadcast standards: 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M level A and B.

Usage Scenarios

This converter is ideal for broadcast, live production, and on-set monitoring applications. It enables high-quality color calibrated monitoring on consumer displays, converts HDMI outputs from computers or cameras to professional SDI equipment, and extends HDMI signals over long distances using SDI cabling. The included 3D LUT support allows for advanced color grading and monitoring workflows using DaVinci Resolve or custom LUTs.