Mini Converter Optical Fiber is a new optical fiber bidirectional mini converter that includes 6G-SDI and 6 Gb/s optical fiber for automatic switching between all SD, HD and Ultra HD television standards. This model is a more advanced 6G-SDI version of the original Mini Converter Optical Fiber model which operates up to 3G-SDI which will now be reduced to $295 as a lower cost model. Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K will retail for US$495.
The new model of Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K is a SDI to HDMI converter that features 4 SDI inputs that allow support for Ultra HD video inputs using a single link 6G-SDI, dual link 3G-SDI and quad link HD-SDI connections. Although this model allows Ultra HD monitoring using a single 6G-SDI connection, some older equipment still uses 4 HD-SDI connections to connect Ultra HD devices and Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K supports these formats using its 4 SDI inputs.
The new Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K, features four SDI inputs and four SDI outputs allowing conversion to and from quad link HD-SDI, dual link 3 Gb/s SDI and now single link 6G-SDI video connections. This model can also handle different types of Ultra HD SDI connections as well as performing 4:4:4 Single Link and Dual Link 4:4:4 conversions. This model is perfect for interfacing between the latest 6G-SDI Ultra HD products and older Ultra HD equipment such as displays that use 4 separate HD-SDI connections.
With exciting new Ultra HD workflows based on 6G-SDI technology and products such as Blackmagic Designs ATEM Production Studio family of live production switchers, there is a vital need to interface into various types of broadcast systems and between Ultra HD equipment. These new mini converters will now allow 6G-SDI workflows and Ultra HD production to be easier than ever! said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. These new converters are fully compatible with other Ultra HD and 6G-SDI equipment from Blackmagic Design such as the new ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio, HyperDeck Studio Pro, UltraStudio 4K and Blackmagic Audio Monitor! Now its possible to build a whole Ultra HD production studio at dramatically low cost and with the simplicity of a single BNC connection between devices!
Availability and Price
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K, Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K and the Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K will be available for $495 in October from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.