Blackmagic Mini Converter Audio to SDI

The Mini Converter Audio to SDI embeds audio into an SDI signal. It takes up to four channels of balanced analogue audio or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio on four 6.3 mm jacks and inserts them into SD, HD or 3G-SDI video up to 1080p60. There is a main SDI input plus an ALT SDI input it switches to automatically if the main feed fails, a reclocked SDI output and USB for setup and firmware updates. Power comes from the included 12 V supply. Typical jobs include putting the programme mix from the audio console onto the SDI feed for a recorder, encoder or broadcast handover, adding commentary to a clean camera feed, or getting audio into a vision chain with no free audio inputs. On live and esports shows it lets the sound desk deliver audio on the same cable as the pictures.