Decimator-2 3G/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI Converter

The Decimator-2 takes a (3G/HD/SD)-SDI signal and delivers it on HDMI and on an analog NTSC/PAL output at the same time, with independent scaling on each. It auto-detects 3G, HD, or SD across 26 formats and keeps a full 10-bit data path to hold down scaling artifacts, so an HD camera feed can drive an HDMI monitor and a legacy composite display without a second box. The HDMI output can show selectable frame markers, or graticules, plus up to 16 channels of audio meters.

Behind its small aluminum case are one SDI input up to 3G with an SDI loop-through, an HDMI output for the converted signal, and a composite output that auto-scales HD down to NTSC or PAL. Two RCA jacks provide de-embedded analog audio referenced at 20 dBFS equals -10 dBu. It draws +5V to +24V DC at roughly 5 watts, making it easy to power on location.