Real Time HDMI to HD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C or SMPTE 292M) Converter for Importing Unrestricted (No HDCP) HD Content From HDMI Cameras and Other Video Sources to HD-SDI Devices Such as HD Encoders and File Servers. Audio output is available as embedded audio and via S/PDIF. A device for use by Professionals who need to interface new low cost HDMI devices to professional HD SDI equipment. In use at major facilities throughout world. A PERFECT WAY TO SAVE A BUNDLE.

Standard Features:

• Converts HDMI to HD-SDI in real time -incl embedded audio +TC. 
• Compatible with cameras and decks with HDV, DV and AVCHD formats
• Tested  with Sony HDCam & DigiBeta Decks
• Tested with: Avid DS, Avid  Adrenaline HD,  Nitris, Avid Media Composer,Quantel ,  Final Cut Pro (with AJA or Blackmagic Card), Adobe Premiere with HDMI card. 
• Supports 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/23.97p, 486i and 576i HDMI
• Supports YUV 4:2:2 or RGB 4:4:4 HDMI/DVI
• 50Hz and 59.94/60Hz compatible
• Up to 8 channels audio (7.1)
• Real time Digital Domain conversion. virtually no  delay
• Output: SMPTE 259M-C (SD) or SMPTE 292M (HD)
• Supports 480i (SD) and 720p, 1080i (HD)
• Assists  Long-GOP  ie. HDV / AVCHD- editing by enabling  conversion of HDV+AVCHD to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
• Embedded audio
• Supports S/PDIF audio output
• Redundant 12V DC power supplies
• Does not support content with HDCP such as Commercial  DVD and Blue Ray content.
• Status LED's

• Embedded audio on HDSDI or deembedded audio via S/PDIF Audio output (RCA)

• OEM versions available

• Manufacturing license available

• Compact size

• RoHS compliant (2002/95 /EC)

Applications:

• Using small portable HD cameras for remote shoots and exporting to DigiBeta etc.
• Electronic news gathering (ENG)
• Sports broadcasting
• Showing HDMI footage on HD-SDI monitors and displays
• Ingest HDV, DV, and AVC-HD into an SDI based NLE
• Create Tape Dubs to Digi-Beta or HDCAM
• Convert from DVI source (such as a computer) to HD/SD-SDI
• Play 720p , 1080i HDV and DV tapes via  Sony HDV cameras and decks and get HD/SD-SDI output