The latest HD/SD-SDI converter from Convergent-Design is the nanoConnect. Launched at NAB 2007, the nanoConnect supports a very wide range of video formats, including: 1080i60/59.94/501080p30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 720p60/59.94/50, 486i29.97, and 576i25. The 100% digital conversion produces far superior video quality compared to analog conversion techniques.

Features:

• HDMI–›HD/SD-SDI conversion (with embedded audio & time-code)
  
• HDV, DV and AVCHD Playback Support!
  
• 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/23.97p, 486i and 576i HDMI support
  
• Eliminates Long-GOP (HDV or AVCHD) editing (and associated render times) by enabling REAL-TIME conversion of HDV/AVCHD to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
  
• YUV 4:2:2 or RGB 4:4:4 HDMI/DVI Support
  
• 50Hz and 59.94/60Hz compatible
  
• Saves the cost of purchasing multiple decks for 720p and 1080i support. For example, the Sony M25U deck or HDR-HC3 camcorder will playback both 720p and 1080i tapes (except 720p24 and 1080i24F). (Not possible with Native HDV Editing).
  
• Cross Conversion and down-scale as provided by the deck. (see compatibility chart below)
  
• 100% digital, no A/D or D/A conversions or losses.
  
• 1394 deck control direct from your computer NLE for batch captures: offline/online workflows
  
• Compatible with Sony HDCam & DigiBeta Decks
  
• Verified with: Avid Adrenaline HD, Avid DS Nitris, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro (with AJA or Blackmagic Card), Adobe Premiere, Media 100 & Quantel products
  
• NOTE: Will not convert HDCP encrypted content.
  
• Colour Bar Output with no HDMI input
  
• Extremely low latency (<100 usec)
  
• Ability to force 1080i, 720p or SD (486i or 576i) from HDMI devices that would not otherwise support these formats (eg Sony HDC-HC3)
  
• Size= 3.5"(L) x 5.0" (W) x 1.1"(H)

• Ingest HDV, DV and AVCHD into an SDI based NLE
  
• Convert from DVI Source (such as a computer) to HD/SD-SDI
  
• Play 720p and 1080i HDV and DV tapes in Sony HDV cameras and decks and get HD/SD-SDI output (save the cost of purchasing extra decks)
  
• Use consumer grade HDV camera to play back tapes at same quality as higher end decks (including scaling)

The HD-Connect MI is an HDMI to HD/SDI-SDI converter box featuring embedded audio and time-code.

This unique box converts the uncompressed (YCbCr 4:2:2) video and audio from Sony / JVC deck or camcorder HDMI output into the HD/SD-SDI format used in professional video applications. The HD-Connect MI offers two distinct advantages over other HDV converters: DV as well as HDV support and the ability to playback both 1080i and 720p tapes from a single deck. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV/DV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD/SD in real-time. Additionally, the HD-Connect MI converts RS-422 deck commands to 1394, so the HDV deck or camcorder can be directly controlled from an editing application. Offline/ Online workflows as well as batch captures are therefore easily supported. Finally, tape dubs from HDV to HDCAM or DigiBeta entail only a single coax connection via the HD/SD-SDI cable which carries video, audio and time-code.

Features:

• HDMI–›HD/SD-SDI conversion (with embedded audio & time-code)
  
• HDV, DV and AVCHD Playback Support!
  
• Eliminates Long-GOP (HDV) editing (and associated render times) by enabling REAL-TIME conversion of HDV to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
  
• Works with JVC HDV BR-HD50U Deck, Sony HDV HVR-M25U Deck, Sony HDV HDR-HC3 Camcorder and upcoming AVCHD camcorders
  
• Saves the cost of purchasing multiple decks for 720p and 1080i support. For example, the Sony M25U deck or HDR-HC3 camcorder will playback both 720p and 1080i tapes (except 720p24 and 1080i24F). (Not possible with native HDV editing).
  
• Cross conversion and down-scale as provided by the deck
  
• 100% digital, no A/D or D/A conversions
  
• RS-422–›1394 deck control for batch captures: offline/online workflows
  
• DVI Support (requires adaptor cable)
  
• Auto detection of drop-frame and non drop-frame tapes
  
• Verified with: Avid Adrenaline HD, Avid DS Nitris, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro (with AJA or Blackmagic Card), Adobe Premiere, Media 100 & Quantel products
  
• Size= 3.5"(L) x 5.0" (W) x 1.1"(H)

• Ingest HDV, DV and AVCHD into an NLE
  
• Create Tape Dubs to Digi-Beta or HDCAM
  
• Convert from DVI Source (such as a computer) to HD/SD-SDI
  
• Play 720p and 1080i HDV and DV tapes in Sony HDV cameras and decks and get HD/SD-SDI output (save the cost of purchasing extra decks)
  
• Use consumer grade HDV camera to play back tapes at same quality as higher end decks (including scaling)

The ultra-portable unit offers a cost-effective solution for converting HDV material from Sony, JVC or Canon decks or camcorders to uncompressed HD/SD-SDI. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD in real-time, thus eliminating all the Long GOP (and long render times) associated with HDV editing. Additionally, the HD-Connect SI converts RS-422 deck commands to 1394, so the HDV deck or camcorder can be directly controlled from an editing application. Offline/ Online workflows as well as batch captures are therefore easily supported. Finally, tape dubs from HDV to HDCAM or DigiBeta require only a single coax connection via the HD/SD-SDI cable which carries video, audio and time-code.

Features:

• HDV (over 1394)–›HD/SD-SDI (with embedded audio & time-code
  
• Eliminates Long-GOP (HDV) editing (and associated render times) by enabling REAL-TIME conversion of HDV to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
  
• 50Hz and 59.94Hz compatible
  
• Excellent video and audio quality and remains fully synchronised
  
• 1080i and 720p HDV Support (tested with Sony, JVC, and Canon camcorders and decks)
  
• Supports 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/50p and 720/60p HDV
  
• Supports 1080i/24, 1080i/50 and 1080i/60 HDV
  
• Cross Conversion 1080i‹–›720p
  
• Down-scale to SD (anamorphic, letterbox or edge-crop output)
  
• 100% digital, no A/D or D/A conversions
  
• RS-422–›1394 deck control for batch captures: offline/online workflows
  
• Compatible with Sony HDCam & DigiBeta Decks
  
• Verified with: Avid Adrenaline HD, Avid DS Nitris, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro (with AJA or Blackmagic Card), Adobe Premiere, Media 100 & Quantel products
  
• Size= 3.5"(L) x 5.0" (W) x 1.1"(H)

• Ingest HDV into an NLE
  
• Create Tape Dubs to Digi-Beta or HDCAM
  
• Playout from native HDV NLE to HD-SDI for dubs or broadcast

The HD-Connect LE is an HDV to HD/SD-SDI convertor box featuring embedded audio and time-code as well as analog component, AES and LTC outputs.

This small unit offers a cost-effective solution for converting HDV material from Sony, JVC or Canon decks or camcorders to uncompressed HD/SD-SDI. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD in real-time, thus eliminating all the Long GOP (and long render times) associated with HDV editing. Additionally, the HD-Connect LE converts RS-422 deck commands to 1394, so the HDV deck or camcorder can be directly controlled from an editing application. Offline/Online workflows as well as batch captures are therefore easily supported. Finally, the HD-Connect LE enables tape dubs from HDV to HDCAM, DigiBeta or BetaCam SP decks.

Features:

• HDV (over 1394) to HD-SDI (with embedded audio and time code)
  
• 720p and 1080i Support
  
• 50Hz and 59.94Hz compatible
  
• HDV Deck Control via RS-422 to 1394 translation
  
• All outputs simultaneously active
  
• Component and Composite Support
  
• Monitor Audio Out
  
• Gamma Correction
  
• Size= 5.0"(L) x 4.25" (W) x 1.5"(H)

• HDV to HD-SDI Based Editing (frame accurate captures)
  
• HDV to HD-CAM Tape transfer (with time code)
  
• HDV to SD-SDI (Down-Convert), output to DigiBeta with deck control
  
• Native HDV NLE playout to HD/SD-SDI for dub or broadcast

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