SIIG 3G-SDI to HDMI Converter

SIIG's 3G-SDI to HDMI Converter is designed for video professionals who demand reliable signal distribution from a single SDI source to multiple outputs. This versatile device bridges broadcast-grade 3G-SDI with HDMI displays and SDI monitors, enabling flexible workflows in live production, post, and on-set environments. Its compact, rugged metal housing protects sensitive electronics while minimizing EMI and wear, making it an ideal companion for studios, OB vans, events, and classrooms. Whether you’re routing feeds from a camera to a program monitor, distributing to a video wall, or capturing to an HDMI recorder, this converter delivers consistent signal integrity with low latency and real-time routing. With broad support for SD and HD formats, it accommodates a wide range of cameras, switchers, and displays, ensuring compatibility across diverse gear. The plug-and-play design minimizes setup time, so you can focus on content creation rather than device configuration, while still maintaining professional-grade signal distribution across your workflow.

• Distributes a single 3G-SDI source to two SDI outputs and one HDMI output, enabling simultaneous monitoring and recording across multiple devices without the need to re-encode.
• Supports data transfer rates of 270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, and 2.97 Gb/s, covering 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and standard SDI workflows for reliable signal transport.
• Covers HD formats up to 1080p60 and SD formats 525i and 625i, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cameras, switchers, and displays in professional environments.
• Constructed with a rugged metal housing that resists wear and provides shielding against interference, ideal for field shoots, OB vans, and studio desks.
• Offers plug-and-play operation with no software or complex configuration, letting you drop it into existing SDI rigs and start routing signals immediately.

Technical Details of SIIG 3G-SDI to HDMI Converter

• Input and outputs: 1x 3G-SDI input, 2x SDI outputs, 1x HDMI output, designed to distribute a single SDI source to multiple destinations.
• Data rates: 270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, and 2.97 Gb/s, enabling support for 3G-SDI workflows alongside HD-SDI and SD-SDI formats.
• Video formats: HD formats up to 1080p60 and SD formats 525i/625i, ensuring broad compatibility with contemporary and legacy equipment.
• Construction: Durable metal housing provides robust build quality suitable for studio, field, and live event use.
• Applications: Ideal for broadcast environments, video production, and on-set monitoring workflows that require simultaneous HDMI and SDI outputs from a single source.

How to install SIIG 3G-SDI to HDMI Converter

• Connect your 3G-SDI source to the converter's SDI input using a high-quality BNC cable, ensuring proper data rate compatibility and signal integrity.
• Attach two SDI-enabled displays, monitors, or recorders to the SDI outputs (Output A and Output B) to enable parallel monitoring or recording paths.
• Connect an HDMI display or capture device to the HDMI output to enable real-time monitoring or recording via HDMI while preserving the SDI feeds.
• Provide power to the unit as required by your setup (use the recommended power supply or batched power option provided with your kit) and power on all connected equipment in the proper sequence.
• Power up your source device and displays, then verify that the HDMI and SDI outputs carry the same video signal and that your resolutions match the capabilities of your connected devices.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What formats does the SIIG 3G-SDI to HDMI Converter support?

  A: It supports HD formats up to 1080p60 and SD formats 525i and 625i, with 3G-SDI data rates of 270 Mb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, and 2.97 Gb/s, enabling multi-output distribution from a single SDI source.

• Q: How many outputs does the converter provide?

  A: It provides two SDI outputs and one HDMI output from a single 3G-SDI input, allowing simultaneous monitoring and recording across multiple devices.

• Q: Is the device rugged enough for field use?

  A: Yes. The converter uses a sturdy metal housing designed for reliable operation in broadcast, live-event, and on-set environments.

• Q: Do I need to configure the device?

  A: The unit is designed for plug-and-play operation with no complex configuration. Simply connect inputs and outputs and begin routing your signal.

• Q: Can I use this device with standard SD formats?

  A: Yes. It supports SD formats 525i and 625i, making it compatible with a broad range of legacy equipment and workflows.