Blackmagic Design OpenGear Converter – HDMI to SDI

The Blackmagic OpenGear Converter HDMI to SDI is ideal for converting from non copy protected HDMI devices to SDI out with embedded SDI audio from the HDMI input.

Now you can convert HDMI video devices to SDI, or add SDI outputs to computers with HDMI compatibility.

Blackmagic OpenGear Converter HDMI to SDI are fully compatible with the OpenGear standard. OpenGear is an open standard for rack mount converters and processing for television broadcasters.

Blackmagic OpenGear Converter HDMI to SDI uses a 2 rack unit rack frame that holds up to 10 plug in cards, or a double density frame can be used to hold up to 20 cards.

Many manufacturers develop OpenGear cards and frames that can be mixed and matched. OpenGear cards are hot swappable and can be controlled by java based DashBoard network control and monitoring software on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Auto Switching SD and HD

Blackmagic OpenGear Converter HDMI to SDI instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats the instant the video input changes.

A huge range of standards are supported including NTSC, PAL, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080PsF/23.98, 1080PsF/24, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 and new formats can be added via USB.

Includes AES/EBU and Analog Audio

Blackmagic OpenGear Converter HDMI to SDI feature 24 bit analog and 24 bit digital audio. You can select either analog or AES/EBU digital audio via mini switches, or remotely via the DashBoard network control software.

Blackmagic OpenGear Converters will then switch to use either analog or AES/EBU digital audio. Blackmagic OpenGear Converters support the standard 2 ch and 4 ch audio rear modules, so they can be used with other brand OpenGear products.

High Quality

Blackmagic OpenGear Converters are built to the highest quality standards with low SDI jitter. You get the longest SDI cable lengths combined with ultra low noise analog video and audio for a true broadcast quality solution.