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With a recommended retail price of EUR 411 each (including 19% VAT),
Mini Converters can provide a cost-effective and straightforward way to equip video devices with additional connections and enable new workflows. Both SD and HD formats are supported, the converters are equipped with 3 Gbit SDI connections and switch automatically between SD and HD. Other features include audio embedding/de-embedding, SDI loop-through, DIP switches for selecting functions, a USB interface for firmware updates and a
universal power supply.
A detailed list of features and connection options is available here:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/de/products/miniconverters/techspecs/
Blackmagic’s Sync Generator is also now available, offering six outputs for a black burst or tri-sync reference signal in a compact device. The recommended retail price is EUR 237 (including 19% VAT).