Blackmagic Design recently announced new lower-cost USB Micro Converters, repacked without the power supply so customers can use the power supplies they already own.
The repackaged Micro Converter HDMI to SDI is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers for $39 and the Micro Converter SDI to HDMI is available for $45, according to the company announcement.
The existing models, which include the micro converter and an AC power supply, have also been reduced in price. The Micro Converter HDMI to SDI wPSU can now be purchased for $55 and Micro Converter SDI to HDMI wPSU can now be purchased for $59, according to the Blackmagic Design press release.\
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Here’s more information about Blackmagic Design’s line of USB Micro Converters:
The Micro Converter SDI to HDMI converts signals from professional broadcast equipment such as cameras, decks, switchers and routers, and converts it into HDMI so customers can monitor video using big screen televisions and projectors.
The Micro Converter HDMI to SDI model lets customers connect their HDMI equipment, such as laptop computers, gaming consoles and consumer video cameras to professional broadcast equipment.
Both models are USB powered and feature the same micro USB connection that’s used on smartphones. This means customers can power the converters from devices with a USB port, such as laptop computers, big screen televisions, or even a smartphone charger.
An optional 110 to 240V AC power adapter is available separately and includes 4 different AC socket adapters so customers can plug them into outlets anywhere in the world.
Blackmagic USB Micro Converters feature full size HDMI and professional 3G-SDI connections for working with all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60.
Unlike other small video converters, Blackmagic Micro Converters feature the highest quality broadcast technology, miniaturized into a proper metal enclosure.
Customers get the same broadcast quality 10-bit video processing found in full size converters. In addition, Blackmagic Micro Converters also have SDI re-clocking on the 3G-SDI input which regenerates the SDI video input, reduces SDI jitter and improves SDI eye pattern before the signal is processed.
This allows longer cable lengths and makes them incredibly reliable for use in professional broadcast.
“Many customers had told us they did not want to be forced to buy a power supply with the USB Micro Converters as they often powered them from the USB ports on the television or computer the converters were plugged into,” said Grant Perry, CEO of Blackmagic Design, in the press release.
“This meant the power supplies were generating waste and extra cost.
“Blackmagic USB Micro Converters are exciting because they give customers full 10-bit broadcast quality video processing in an incredibly small and affordable design that they can take anywhere. Now with these new lower prices, customers are going to use them in studios on broadcast news, at live events, hidden on set, with digital signs, in corporate or hotel AV setups and everywhere in between,” he said.
Click here for more information about Blackmagic Design’s line of USB powered micro converters.
