SDI2USB3 Converter is the most easy and reliable tool to capture uncompressed 3GSDI video with embedded audio for your PC for recording, editing, videoconferencing and streaming applications. No driver installation is necessary. It features a 3GSDI input with active loop output and supports SD and HDTV video formats, up to 1080p60. Compact in size and powered directly from a USB 3.0 port, the converter is a practical and easy-to-use USB 3.0 capture solution. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, Linux and Android operating systems and is UVC-compliant, so it will work with all DirectShow compatible software.
The converter supports 1080p resolutions up to 60 fps.
- 3GSDI capture to USB 3.0
- Active loop output connector
- Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 576p, NTSC and PAL at up to 60 fps
- All SD and HD resolution signals are converted to 4:2:2 8-bit color space over USB 3.0
- Embedded audio extraction and output as two-channel LPCM
- Digital Fluid technology - Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate with any PC
- Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion
- Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion
- Customizable video processing functions
- Supports multiple devices on the same PC
- Powered from a USB 3.0 port
- Compatible with Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, Linux and Android
- A USB 3.0 cable is included
Quick Start Guide
Input |
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| Connector | 1 x BNC (3GSDI input) 1 x BNC (3GSDI active loop out) |
| Video Resolution | 3G: 1080p60/59.94/50 (Level A, B-Dual Link) HD: 1080i60/59.94/50, 1080p30/29.97/25/24/23.98 and 720p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 SD: NTSC/PAL |
| Jitter (alignment) | HD/SD: <0.2 UI 3 Gb/s: <0.4 UI |
| Cable Length | 150m (492 ft.) at 1.485 Gb/s 120m (393 ft.) at 2.970 Gb/s |
| Frame Rates | 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz |
| Color Space | 4:2:2 |
| Sampling Rate | 148.5/148.35 MHz |
| Embedded Audio | Ch 1&2 48kHz LPCM |
| HDCP Copy Protection | INOGENI will not decrypt BD/DVD movies, satellite/cable receivers or other encrypted sources. |
Output |
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| Connector | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Codec | YUY2 4:2:2 8-bit for USB 3.0 MJPEG for USB 2.0* * Devices having serial numbers >= SD2036XXX will support MJPEG over USB 2.0. Otherwise, it will be uncompressed video. |
| Video Scaler | Automatic hardware based |
| Color Space Conversion | Automatic hardware based |
| Sampling Conversion | Automatic hardware based |
| Frame Rate Conversion | Automatic hardware based |
| Audio | 2-channel LPCM audio from SDI |
Compatibility |
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| Operating System | NO driver installation necessary Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit) Mac OSX 10.10 and above Linux (kernel v2.6.38) and above |
| Host Requirements | USB 3.0 |
| Motherboard | Compatible with all motherboards. Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, and Fresco Logic |
| Cameras Supported | Cameras and camcorders with a SDI output |
| Software Compatibility | UVC-compliant. Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow/MediaFoundation, V4L2, QuickTime and AVFoundation. |
| Note to VAR/INTEGRATORS – this data is organized by product and may be duplicated for inclusion in a design or bid specs. It does vary from converter to converter. If you would like the same data in a .doc or .txt format please let us know. | |
| Dimensions & Weight | 3.2” x 2.9” x 0.75” 139g |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 105° C (-40° to 221° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| USB Power | 5V, 530 mA |
| UPC Code | 040232250538 |
| Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Converters Comparison Table
| Model | 4KXUSB3 | 4K2USB3 / HD2USB3 | DVIUSB | SDI2USB3 | VGA2USB3 |
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| Description | HDMI to USB 3.0 converter w/loop | HDMI to USB 3.0 converter | DVI to USB 3.0 converter | SDI to USB3.0 converter | VGA to USB 3.0 converter |
| Video Input | HDMI 1.4 Up to 4K30 HDMI loop |
HDMI 1.4 4K2USB3 : Up to 4K30 HD2USB3 : Up to 1080p60 |
DVI 1080p60 |
3GSDI (BNC) 1080p60 SDI loop |
VGA 1080p60, CVBS PAL/NTSC |
| Input Colorspace |
RGB, YCbCr, 4:4:4, and 4:2:2 | ||||
| Audio Input | From HDMI link CH1&2 48kHz LPCM |
From SDI link CH1&2 48kHz LPCM |
From analog input | ||
| HDCP-Compliant | The device is HDCP-compliant. It will not decrypt BD/DVD movies, satellite/cable receivers or other encrypted sources | ||||
| Output Connector | USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 (Type-C) |
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 (Type-B) |
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| Output Format |
USB 3.0 |
USB 3.0 Uncompressed video YUY2 - 4:2:2 8-bit USB 2.0 Uncompressed video YUY2 - 4:2:2 8-bit, 1080p15 / 720p30 max. |
USB 3.0 Uncompressed video YUY2 - 4:2:2 8-bit NV12/I420/YV12 - 4:2:0 12-bit USB 2.0 MJPEG, up to 1080p30 |
USB 3.0 Uncompressed video YUY2 - 4:2:2 8-bit USB 2.0 Uncompressed video YUY2 - 4:2:2 8-bit, 1080p15 / 720p30 max. |
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| Video scaler | Automatic video scaler. Automatic color space, sampling and frame rate conversion |
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| Operating systems |
NO driver installation necessary! Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit) |
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| Host requirements | USB 3.0 port 4GB RAM Intel Core i5 or equivalent Graphic card with dedicated memory |
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| Software Compatibility | UVC-compliant. Runs with ALL software compatible to DirectShow, AV Foundation and V4L2. | ||||
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 2.9” x 0.75” | 3.2” x 2.9” x 0.75” | |||
| Weight | 140g | 120g | 139g | 126g | |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 45° C 32° to 113° F |
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| Storage Temperature | -40° to 105° C -40° to 221° F |
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| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing | ||||
| Power | 5V, 900mA | 5V, 580mA | 5V, 525mA | 5V, 530mA | 5V, 680mA |
| UPC Code | 040232378935 | 4K: 040232164873 HD: 040232521003 |
040232090387 | 040232250538 | 040232250538 |
| Origin | Designed and Built in CANADA | ||||
| Warranty | 2 years | ||||