Any In to SDI Multi-Functional Converter/ Upconverter with Frame Synchronizer

The ADVC G1 is a compact and competitively priced converter, designed to convert and/or upconvert any kind of professional/broadcast signals to HD/SD-SDI with the full support of the latest 3G technology.

The ADVC G1 will convert and/or upconvert, at the user's choice, sources from HDMI, DVI, component, composite, S-Video, AES/EBU, and analog audio to HD/SD-SDI (3G/1.5G support). With its audio inputs, the ADVC G1 can also be used as an audio embedder. It also features a reference in port which can serve as a frame synchronizer for the analog inputs, eliminating the need to purchase separate expensive equipment.

Key Features

•     Any in to (3G) SDI:
          Converts any type of connection to SDI
          Incorporates latest 3G technology
•     Feature-rich at an affordable price:
          Latest technology upconverter
          Integrated frame synchronizer
•     Multi-purpose converter:
          DVI input with PC resolution support
          Audio inputs for audio embedding

Inputs:
HDMI, DVI, RGB, component, composite, S-Video, analog audio, AES/EBU, reference

Input Formats:

• 1080i 60/59.94/50
• 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 1080PsF 24/23.98
• 720p 60/59.94/50
• 480i/p 60/59.94
• 576i/p 50
• PC resolutions (640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200, 1920x1200)

Outputs:
3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNCx2) (outputs the same signals)

Output Formats:

• 1080i 60/59.94/50
• 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 1080PsF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 487i 59.94
• 576i 50

Note: ADVC G1 does not support frame rate conversion.

Power:
Includes AC adapter (12V DC, 3A)

Environmental Characteristics:

• Operating temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C)
• Maximum humidity: 8%~80% (no condensation)

Dimensions:

• Width: 142.5 mm
• Height: 42.5 mm
• Depth: 98.5 mm

4) Grass Valley ADVC-G Series Converters

The ADVC line of converters have been the industry standard for HDV/ DV/Analog converters going back to the days of Canopus. Grass Valley purchased Canopus several years ago and with the introduction of the G-Series the ADVC line-up has grown up to fill the needs of broadcast professionals and post houses that require SDI connectivity and conversion.

What I like best about the G-Series of converters is the combination of quality and rugged reliability, at affordable prices. When you get one of these babies in your hands, you can immediately tell from the look and feel that they are up to the task in even the most torturous professional environments. This is not to put down other lines of converters, I just really like the rugged design the Grass Valley team came up with.

• The ADVC-G1 at $1,199 converts your analog, HDMI and DVI signals to HD/SD-SDI. It also upconverts SD footage to HD which makes it perfect for editors with older legacy gear trying to integrate it into an HD workflow via SDI.
• The ADVC-G2 at $999 converts your HDMI and SDI signal to analog. Converts HDMI to SDI. Also downconverts your HD footage to SD making is a great choice for anyone looking to pull HD content into an older analog or SD workflow.
• The ADVC-G3 at $999 converts SDI input into HDMI output. Combines dual SDI input into a single HDMI output. Editors working with 3D footage can use the ADVC-G3 to combine both inputs into a multiplexed 3D HDMI output.
• The ADVC-G4 at $699 generates Sync for multiple devices using a single input. This is for those who need to sync multiple SD and HD signals for use in broadcast production environments.