The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K is a compact converter and distribution system that allows you to route your SDI signals from a single input to eight total matched outputs. Providing your signal path with huge flexibility you can split and process up to eight copies of your main input however you see fit. New to this 4K SDI Distribution model comes additional Ultra HD video format support all the way up to a maximum resolution of 4K DCI 25p. Featuring additional support for ASI ancillary and embedded audio formats with a high-resolution 24-bit 48 kHz quality the SDI Distribution 4K converter is ideal for chaining Blackmagics other converters to extract raw files from your broadcast for archiving or post-production. Thanks to its signal reclocking system you get stable reliable performance with no jitter and minimal noise. Affordable conversion Whoever said broadcast-quality had to be expensive? This 4K SDI converter model will gladly process any SD or HD signal you need it to up to 4K DCI 25p. Featuring signal reclocking to reduce noise and signal jitter you can achieve pristine studio-grade video and clear embedded audio for processing live or in post. Flexible signal path Splitting your SDI signal up to eight ways this distributor allows you to do just about anything you could need to do with a video source when used in combination with the other members of Blackmagics Mini Converter family. Extract audio for editing and mixing run through another converter to upscale the video output reference copies send a copy to an old-school analog screen for a vintage look all of this can be done simultaneously. How you choose to process is up to your needs and setup but this Mini Converter SDI Distributor ensures that you have the options you need to do so. Features Compact affordable converter that splits a single SDI video source into eight separate outputs Provides eight matched SDI outputs for flexible routing Support for 16-channel audio in ASI ancillary or embedded formats 24-bit audio resolution for pristine studio-quality sound from sources High quality 10-bit video processing and signal reclocking reduces noise and jitter for smooth conversion Supports all SD and HD and Ultra HD video formats up to 4K DCI 25p Supports Windows and Mac OS X for easy updates via USBSpecifications Connections SDI Video Inputs: 1 x SDI Video Input. Switchable between SD HD and 6G‑SDI SDI Video Outputs: 8 outputs automatically match the SDI video input Multi Rate Support: Auto detection of SD HD or 6G‑SDI Reclocking: YesStandards SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards: 720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080i50 1080i59.94 1080i60 1080p23.98 1080PsF23.98 1080p24 1080PsF24 1080p25 1080PsF25 1080p29.97 1080PsF29.97 1080p30 1080PsF30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 2K Video Standards: 2K DCI 23.98p 2K DCI 24p 2K DCI 25p 2K DCI 23.98PsF 2K DCI 24PsF 2K DCI 25PsF Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98 2160p24 2160p25 2160p29.97 2160p30 4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p 4K DCI 24p 4K DCI 25p SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M SMPTE 424M level B SMPTE 425M level B ITU‑R BT.656 and ITU‑R BT.601 SDI Video Rates: SDI video inputs are automatically detected between standard definition and high definition SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit SDI Colour Precision: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI Colour Space: YUV and RGB SDI Auto Switching: Automatically detects SD HD or 6G‑SDI ASI Support: YesSoftware Compatible Operating Systems: Mac OS X: Mac 10.15 Catalina Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later. Windows: Windows 10 64-bitPower Requirements Power Supply: +12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries. Cable tie point Power Consumption: 4.80 Watts Operational Voltage Range: 12 ‑ 31V DCPhysical Specifications Dimensions:Width: 4.8″ Depth: 3.63″ Height: 0.90″Weight: 11.88 oz. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing