Blackmagic Design UpDownCross HD Mini Converter

Key Features

• Automatic cross-conversion between SD and HD video formats
• Support for signals up to 1080p60
• Scaling for computer DVI resolutions
• Automatic signal detection and reclocking
• Audio delay for A/V sync

Inputs and outputs

Inputs: 1 x SD, HD or 3G-SDI Video Input and 1 x External Reference Input. SDI outputs: 1 x loop out and 2 x outputs. HDMI type A input, plus HDMI type A out. The output supports EDID of the monitor.

Format conversion

Any SD or HD input can be converted to 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 or 1080i60. SDI inputs are detected automatically as SD, HD or 3G-SDI, and the SDI signal is reclocked.

Computer scaling: DVI resolutions 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 can be scaled to 525i59.94, 625i50 and the HD output formats. SDI metadata support covers timecode and closed captioning.

Signal and reference

Multi rate 3G-SDI connections for working in all formats up to 1080p60. Includes audio delay for AV sync. Reference: black burst and Tri-Sync for SD and HD.

Settings and software

Settings are made with the mini switches on the unit. Software updates use the included updater application on Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later, and 64-bit Windows 10.

Power

Power: +12V universal supply, 6 to 36 Vdc, 5 W. A +12V universal power supply with international socket adapters for most countries is included.

What's in the box

• Mini Converter UpDownCross HD
• +12V universal power supply with international socket adapters

Why choose it

• Converts any SD or HD format to any other SD or HD format
• Scales computer resolutions through the HDMI input
• Black burst and Tri-Sync reference
• Audio delay for AV sync