2X SDI to HDMI Converter/Multiplexer with 3D Support

The ADVC G3 is a full-featured HD/SD-SDI to HDMI converter with 3G technology and the latest HDMI 1.4a connection support, designed to fulfill the demands of 3D monitoring and multiplexing.

The ADVC G3 can be used as a standard HD/SD-SDI to HDMI converter, but also features a second SDI input which can be used for left-eye/right-eye inputs. The ADVC G3 will, in real time, multiplex the two left-eye/right-eye signals for a 3D output through HDMI.

The analog audio and AES/EBU outputs, used for audio de-embedding, are a welcome feature in monitoring situations, for both 2D and 3D content.

The ADVC G3 features 3D multiplexing technology supported by HDMI1.4a (Side-by-Side, Top-and-Bottom, and Frame Packing—sequential), which can be turned on and off manually.

Key Features

•     The best tool for 3D!
          Selectable muxing patterns: top-and-bottom, side-by-side, and frame-packing
•     Incorporates the latest technology:
          Full 3G support (up to 60p)
          HDMI support
•     Multi-purpose converter:
          3D multiplexer
          (3G) SDI to HDMI converter

Specifications
Inputs:
SDI (SD/HD/3G)

Input Formats:

    1080i 60/59.94/50
    1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
    1080PsF 24/23.98
    1035i 60/59.94
    720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
    486i 59.94
    576i 50

Outputs:
HDMI, AES/EBU, analog audio

Output Formats:

    1080i 60/59.94
    1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
    720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
    480i/p 59.94
    576i/p 50

Note: Frame Packing (3D multiplexing) for 1080p 60/59.94/50 inputs is not supported.

Dimensions:

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

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

Environmental Characteristics:

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

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.