Dual SDI to HDMI Mini Converter for 3G/3D/HD/SD
Monitor · Distribute · Switch · Multiplex · Converge

As a broadcast engineer or A/V professional you likely have diverse needs when it comes to managing SDI signals within your environment - for monitoring, distributing, switching, multiplexing, and processing 3D in real time. Until now, you have been forced to purchase different devices to perform these tasks. The new Matrox MC-100 solves all these challenges in one inexpensive, easy-to-use device.

Matrox MC-100 is a dual SDI to HDMI mini converter that supports a wide range of display resolutions through 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD-SDI. This single portable unit can be used as a HD-SDI switcher, a distribution amplifier, a multiplexer, and a 3D processing unit, making it the most versatile mini converter on the market. It should be in every video professional's toolbox.

Dimensions
Height: 118mm
Width: 125mm
Depth: 26mm
Weight: 220g

Inputs and Outputs
Two BNC 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs
Two BNC 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs
HDMI output
Mini USB Type B for firmware updates

Standards
SDI compliance with SMPTE-259M/292M/372M/424M/425M
SDI support of YUV 4:2:2 8-bit/10-bit
SDI redundant inputs with loss-of-signal switcher
Automatic SDI output selection between 3G/HD/SD-SDI dependent on input signal
HDMI support of YUV 4:2:2, and RGB

Advanced Features
Glitch-free switching as per SMPTE RP-168
Multiplexing of two HD-SDI signals over a single 3G cable as per SMPTE-425M level B
Vertical and/or horizontal flips on both video channels
Pixel-based convergence adjustments on both video channels
Pixel-based vertical offsets on both video channels
Video time base corrector and frame synchronizer using SDI1 or SDI2 as reference input

Input Display Resolutions
NTSC
PAL
720p 50/59.94/60
1080i 50/59.94/60
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p (Level A) 50/59.94/60
1080p (Level B) 50/59.94/60
1080p Dual link 50/59.94/60


Display Formats
3D display formats on SDI: Over/Under, Side-by-Side
3D display formats on HDMI: Over/Under, Side-by-Side
Frame Packing
Analysis display modes: Anaglyph, 50/50, Difference


Audio
SDI audio: 16 channels embedded
HDMI audio: 8 channels embedded, selectable between the first and second set of 4 pairs


Electrical and Operating Requirements
Unit voltage and amperage: 5V/3Amps
Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C
Storage temperature: -40 to 75º C
Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters
Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters
Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)