Blackmagic OpenGear Converter Analog to SDI

Signal Converter Analog to SDI as openGear Rack Mount Card

The Blackmagic OpenGear Converter Analog to SDI is perfect for converting from analog HD/SD component to SDI out with balanced AES/EBU and analog audio embedding. Now you can convert analog devices such as Betacam SP, VHS, set top boxes, gaming consoles and HDV cameras to incredible quality SD/HD-SDI video.

Open Architecture Converters

Blackmagic OpenGear Converters are fully compatible with the openGear standard used by television broadcasters for rack mount converters and video processing. Blackmagic OpenGear Converters are compatible with 20-card models of the 2 RU (rack unit) openGear frames. Many manufacturers develop openGear cards and frames that can be mixed and matched. OpenGear cards are hot swappable and can be controlled by the java based DashBoard network control and monitoring software on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Multi-rate 3G-SDI

The 3G-SDI connections built into Blackmagic OpenGear Converters are multi rate so they can automatically detect and switch between all SD and HD video formats and standards up to 1080p60. That also makes them fully compatible with all your SD and HD equipment.

Auto Switching SD and HD

Blackmagic OpenGear Converters instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats the instant the video input changes. A huge range of standards are supported and new formats can be added via USB.

Built in AES/EBU or Analog Audio

Blackmagic OpenGear Converters 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.

Product Details

• Signal converter analog to SDI as openGear rack mount card
• Analog video input for Component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video
• SDI video output automatically matches the SD and HD video input
• Analog audio (2 channels) with openGear™ standard 3 pin connections
• AES/EBU digital audio (4 channels) with openGear™ standard 3 pin connections
• Settings control with openGear DashBoard, Mini Switches or USB software
• USB 2.0 for updates and configuration

Scope of Delivery

• Blackmagic OpenGear Converter Analog to SDI
• SD card with software and manual (Mac OSX and Windows)
• Double width rear connector