Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini Audio to SDI 12G Converter

The Teranex Mini Audio to SDI 12G Converter from Blackmagic Design offers an efficient solution for embedding audio into 12G-SDI video signals, supporting up to 4K DCI 4096x2160p resolution. Ideal for rack-mount, desktop, and cable duct installations, it features multiple audio input options, including balanced XLR for analog or AES/EBU digital audio, unbalanced RCA, and optical S/PDIF via TOSLINK. This versatile setup allows seamless integration of two channels of analog audio or up to four channels of AES/EBU digital audio. The embedded signal outputs via 12G-SDI, with support for signal extension of up to 70 ft at 4K DCI resolution using 6G-SDI cables. For even longer distances, standard HD and 3G-SDI signals can travel significantly farther, and future 12G-SDI cables will extend 4K signals beyond 250 ft.

The compact size of the Teranex Mini makes it very useful for portable racks at live events or in broadcast trucks. Up to three units can easily be installed in an optional 1U 19" rack tray, and they can just as easily be removed, and all this with the advantage of 12G-SDI capability. The professional XLR connections are switchable between balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio. The Ethernet port on the rear will allow you to manage the Teranex Mini remotely or can alternatively be used for power over Ethernet. If you don't want to use power over Ethernet, you won't have to deal with cumbersome power supplies, as the Teranex Mini features a built-in 90-240V power supply, and all you'll need is a standard IEC power cable, sold separately.

A major benefit of the Teranex Mini is that the standard front panel can be replaced with an optional Smart Panel that features a spin knob, colour LCD, and six control buttons, including a menu button. The substantially large LCD will show you the video conversion in progress and will also let you monitor audio levels as well as verify timecode and the video standard being converted. The standard front panel simply comes off and the Smart Panel easily attaches in its place. When you're using the standard front panel, you'll have access to an array of mini switches that will let you change settings instantly in correspondence with a diagram printed on the converter. If you swap in the optional Smart Panel, you'll instead be able to use simple on-screen menus as well as see exactly what you're converting. If you're in a larger facility using numerous converters, you can manage all of them over Ethernet from a Mac or Windows computer using the included Converter Utility software.

What enables the Teranex Mini to dissipate heat so effectively and prevent overheating is a smart thermal design with crossflow cooling that achieves the optimal heat dissipation even when you have units rack-mounted side-by-side one another. An intelligent thermal subsystem and internal heat pipe assist with cooling and keep the air flowing at all times while minimising noise. Moreover, if the Teranex Mini gets too hot, you'll instantly receive a notification through the remote control Ethernet utility and on the front panel. When multiple units are rack-mounted side by side, each Teranex Mini works together to pull air through the rack, keeping all units cool and providing redundancy for each one.

The Teranex Mini Audio to SDI 12G Converter is built using high-quality Teranex video processing technology and is ideal for all broadcast, post production, and other professional video applications.

• Full-size XLR connections switchable between balanced analog and AES/EBU audio
• Can be used desktop mounted or installed concealed in cable ducts
• Built-in 90-240V power supply requiring only a standard IEC power cable, sold separately
• An array of mini switches allow instant settings changes
• Front panel is replaceable with an optional Smart Panel featuring controls and an LCD
• Full SDI re-clocking and low jitter