The SD-SDI to Composite Converter with Audio De-Embedding is an expansion board the requires the 3RU version of the XIO-series rackmount frame. The card takes a single NTSC or PAL SD-SDI input and converts to two composite analog outputs. So the signal can pass to downstream devices without requiring a separate distribution amplifier, the SDI input is also looped back out. Along with video, this converter will also de-embed two stereo pairs (4-channels) of analog audio from the SDI stream.

Digital to Analog Video Conversion    2 x Composite Outputs    1 x SDI Looping Output    4-Channel Audio De-Embedding    For 3RU XIO Frame

Automatic signal equalization enables incoming SDI cable runs of up to 656' when using Belden 1694A cable

Provided LED lights to indicate the status of signals and power supply

Supports SNMP, and can be managed and monitored remotely across a network using XIO NET

Designed for use in broadcasting systems, studios, and other professional video fields

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with Mini XLR to XLR cables/adapters?

A: So called "expert" is wrong. Says right on the Datavideo website: includes "2 x Mini XLR to male XLR cable"

Q: 2. will it do 1600 by 1200 25p HD-SDI?

A: I'm afraid this does not support 1600x1200 at 25p. It does support 720p at 50/60 along with 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60.

Q: 3. My SDI input is 1080p 29.97. Will this output S-Video?

A: No, it does not. use this one. Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog B&H # BLSDIAMC.

Q: 4. Will this convert S-Video?

A: Yes, this product can be used with to convert Component, Composite or S-Video.

Q: 5. I just bought this, but it's not working with a 1280x800 resolution. Any advice?

A: Jodan, I had the same problem you experiancing. I did not keep my I returned it. It was not useful to me.I wish you luck.

Q: 6. has anyone powered this unit with USB power instead of plugging it into the wall? Does it need to be plugged into the wall?

A: Hi Mark. The unit requires a 5 volt DC source at 2 amps. Any power supply of 5 volts DC with at least a 2 amp rating will power the unit. So, if you have a USB power supply of 5 volts that can supply the amp rating it should work. Please be aware of the polarity of the power supply you are using. And no, I have not tried powering the unit from a USB port or power supply, but it is a good question.

Q: 7. Can I use this device to get stereo audio output from my Panasonic TV HDMI output? I have no other way to hook the audio from my TV to my stereo system. I've tried optical DACs that say they will work but they don't.

A: The HDMI jack on the TV is very likely an input, not an output. It is intended to connect FROM a cable box, DVD player etc. TO your TV and not the other way around. Your television probably has analog audio out jacks (red and white), an optical digital output and maybe a coax digital output (orange). Your owners manual will identify the input and output jacks and they should be labeled HDMI 1 in or audio out or similar wording. The red/white should almost certainly connect your TV to the amp or better, connect one of the cable box outputs to the amp.

Q: 8. Would this work with a projector I'm using it for Apple TV and cable box

A: If the projector has a composite video input, then I believe that it would.I used this device to connect an Apple TV to an older TV that does not have an HDMI input.

Q: 9. Is the composite output aspect ratio 4x3 or 16x9?

A: The output aspect ratio is 4x3, and is a standard NTSC analog 640 horizontal by 480 vertical lines (interlaced), which can be displayed by any device with a composite (yellow RCA connector) input. The Kanex will accept an HDMI 480, 720, or 1080 vertical line input and downscale it to 480 lines.However, the output image you see depends on the format of the HDMI input and the formatting capabilities of composite display. Formatting refers to the ability to crop, fill, or distort the display. Since a 16x9 format will not directly fit a 4x3 display, one of these 3 options must be used: Cropping removes left and right side portions of the image to fill the display. Distortion squeezes in the sides of the image to fill the display. Filling adds black bars at the top and bottom of the image (Letterbox mode) to fill the display. The Kanex does no cropping or distortion; with a standard 16x9 HDMI input signal, it displays in Letterbox mode. None of the image is cropped or distorted, but instead filled to fit the 640x480 (4x3) format. In my situation, I pull 16x9 video from a PC, edit on an old composite 4x3 DVR, and display on an old 4x3 CRT. Output quality is good with very good color. I do notice some brightness and contrast shifts from the source, which need touching up on the display unit or color corrector if you have one.Hope this helps!

Q: 10. Does this work with HDMI 24p input?

A: No, it needs a HDMI 30i signal.