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| Convergent Design has been developing video conversion related products for 10 years and has over 15 years of experience in video related technologies. The company specialise in 1394/DV designs, embedded systems, FPGA design and circuit board design for the analogue and digital video industries. |
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NEW Convergent Design
nanoView
Monitor from your HD-SDI editing system on a HDMI television (including multi-channel audio). View HD/SD-SDI video/audio on your affordable LCD/Plasma monitor. All digital conversion leads to no quality loss due to analog conversions. The SDI input is mapped pixel for pixel on the HDMI ouput. Broad Format Support, 1080p (30, 25), 1080i, 720p, 576i, 486i. Connect SDI to source and HDMI to monitor. No dip switches or settings. 1.5 Watts. ~3 X 2 X 1 inches. Power Supply Included!
$325.00
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NEW Convergent Design
nanoConnect
Now you can affordably add full HD/SD-SDI output to your camcorder / deck and enjoy high-quality 100% digital video and audio. Analog conversion losses are a thing of the past. nanoConnect works with virtually any HDMI enabled source, including the new AVCHD camcorders as well as HDV devices. You can even play back your DV tapes and get SD-SDI. nanoConnect takes advantage of the decoder and scaler inside of your HDV / AVCHD camera / deck, so you can get 1080i or 720p or SD video-out independent of your native format.
$395.00
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NEW Convergent Design
nanoSwitch
Great as an Editing System or Display Input Switch. Switch between 4 different HD/SD-SDI sources for display or for your NLE. An SDI reclocker is used to lower the jitter and maximize the input and output cable lengths. 143 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, and 1.485 Gbps are supported. This supports the standard video formats including standard definition (486i and 576i) and high definition (720p, 1080i, 1080p24, 25, 30). The desired input can be selected with a button on the nanoSwitch or remotely using USB. 1.4W, ~5 X 4 X 1 inches. Power Supply Included!
$595.00
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NEW Convergent Design
HD-Connect MX
Add Genlocked SDI output and RS-422 deck control to your affordable decks and cameras. All digital video and audio conversion to enable highest quality HD/SD-SDI output. Tri/bi level sync input for genlocked HD/SD-SDI output. Digital AES audio along with embedded audio output. LTC timecode output along with embedded timecode. CameraLive output from HDMI equipped cameras has not been compressed. Maximize your video quality and minimize your investment. Take advantage of the scaler in your camera/deck to get various video output formats including 1080i, 720p, & SD.
$995.00
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The HD-Connect MI
Bring HDV, DV or AVCHD into Your Existing HD/SD-SDI Workflow
The HD-Connect MI is an HDMI to HD/SDI-SDI converter box featuring embedded audio and time-code. This unique box converts the uncompressed (YCbCr 4:2:2) video and audio from Sony / JVC deck or camcorder HDMI output into the HD/SD-SDI format used in professional video applications. The HD-Connect MI offers two distinct advantages over other HDV converters: DV as well as HDV support and the ability to playback both 1080i and 720p tapes from a single deck. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV/DV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD/SD in real-time.
Features
• HDMI- HD/SD-SDI conversion (with embedded audio & time-code)
• HDV, DV and AVCHD Playback Support!
• Eliminates Long-GOP (HDV) editing (and associated render times) by enabling REAL-TIME conversion of HDV to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
• Works with JVC HDV BR-HD50U Deck, Sony HDV HVR-M25U Deck, Sony HDV HDR-HC3 Camcorder and upcoming AVCHD camcorders
• Saves the cost of purchasing multiple decks for 720p and 1080i support. For example, the Sony M25U deck or HDR-HC3 camcorder will playback both 720p and 1080i tapes (except 720p24 and 1080i24F). (Not possible with native HDV editing).
• Cross conversion and down-scale as provided by the deck
• 100% digital, no A/D or D/A conversions
• RS-422 - 1394 deck control for batch captures: offline/online workflows
$695.00
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The HD-Connect SI
The HD-Connect SI is an HDV to HD/SD-SDI converter box featuring embedded audio and time-code. The ultra-portable unit offers a cost-effective solution for converting HDV material from Sony, JVC or Canon decks or camcorders to uncompressed HD/SD-SDI. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD in real-time, thus eliminating all the Long GOP (and long render times) associated with HDV editing. Additionally, the HD-Connect SI converts RS-422 deck commands to 1394, so the HDV deck or camcorder can be directly controlled from an editing application.
Features
• HDV (over 1394) - HD/SD-SDI (with embedded audio & time-code)
• Eliminates Long-GOP (HDV) editing (and associated render times) by enabling REAL-TIME conversion of HDV to DNxHD, DVCProHD and other I-Frame Codecs
• 50Hz and 59.94Hz compatible
• Excellent video and audio quality and remains fully synchronised
• 1080i and 720p HDV Support (tested with Sony, JVC, and Canon camcorders and decks)
• Supports 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/50p and 720/60p HDV
• Supports 1080i/24, 1080i/50 and 1080i/60 HDV
• Cross Conversion 1080i - 720p
• Down-scale to SD (anamorphic, letterbox or edge-crop output)
• 100% digital, no A/D or D/A conversions
• RS-422 - 1394 deck control for batch captures: offline/online workflows
• Compatible with Sony HDCam & DigiBeta Decks
$995.00
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The HD-Connect LE
The HD-Connect LE is an HDV to HD/SD-SDI convertor box featuring embedded audio and time-code as well as analog component, AES and LTC outputs. This small unit offers a cost-effective solution for converting HDV material from Sony, JVC or Canon decks or camcorders to uncompressed HD/SD-SDI. Users can connect the HD/SD-SDI output to their NLE systems and convert HDV to DVCProHD, DNxHD or uncompressed HD in real-time, thus eliminating all the Long GOP (and long render times) associated with HDV editing. Additionally, the HD-Connect LE converts RS-422 deck commands to 1394, so the HDV deck or camcorder can be directly controlled from an editing application. Offline/Online workflows as well as batch captures are therefore easily supported.
Features
• HDV (over 1394) - HD-SDI/SD-SDI (with embedded audio and time code)
• 720p and 1080i Input Support
• 50Hz and 59.94Hz compatible
• 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 625i/50, and 525i/59.94 Output Support
• HDV Deck Control via RS-422 - 1394 translation
• All outputs simultaneously active
• Component and Composite Support
• Monitor Audio Out
- HDV- HD-SDI Based Editing (frame accurate captures)
- HDV- HD-CAM Tape transfer (with time code)
- HDV- SD-SDI (Down-Convert), output to DigiBeta with deck control
$1,495.00
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 The SD-Connect Comprehensive Standalone Video Converter
The Convergent Design SD-Connect is a stand-alone all in one standard definition video converter. The SD-Connect features all standard analogue and digital video formats including:
• Composite Video
• Component Video
• S-Video
• SDI (SMPTE 259M-C) with embedded audio (SMPTE 272M-A) I/O
• 1394 Firewire DV video (DV25)
The SD-Connect is the perfect solution for DV Based Non-Linear Editing (NLE) using either a Betacam or Digibeta Deck with:
• Adobe Premiere
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Avid Xpress DV
• NewsCutter
• Sony Vegas Video
The SD-Connect also features four channel audio in and out with the following formats:
• Balanced and Unbalanced Analogue
• AES/EBU
• Embedded audio over SDI
• Proc Amp
• Test Pattern Generator
Other features includes:
• NTSC and PAL support
• Frame Accurate Insert Edits
• Simple installation - no need to install PCI card or load drivers
• Easy to use LCD panel with rotary knob for control
• Low system load (in DV mode), works with a laptop
$1,895.00
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| Convergent Design introduces new HDV, HDMI Converters
(Colorado Springs, CO, Sep.1, 2006) Convergent Design announces today two affordable products aimed at HDV, DV and AVCHD conversion to HD/SD-SDI. The first product, HDConnect SI (derived from the successful HD-Connect LE) converts 1394 (HDV) stream and RS- 422 deck-control inputs to HD/SD-SDI stream and 1394 deck-control outputs. The second converter, HD-Connect MI, retains the deck-control conversion and represents an entirely new class of stream conversion: HDMI to HD/SD-SDI.
HD-Connect SI, the HDV to HD/SD-SDI converter, works with all HDV devices from Sony, JVC and Canon, including 1080i24F and 720p24 formats. This powerful box decodes the compressed HDV stream (sent over 1394) and converts it to HD/SD-SDI. HD-Connect MI, on the other hand, takes the uncompressed HD/SD 4:2:2 video (and stereo audio) from HDMI, adds the time code from a 1394 connection, and multiplexes all this data into an HD/SD-SDI stream.
HD-Connect MI, the HDMI to HD/SD-SDI converter, operates with the JVC BR-HD50 and Sony HVR-M25U deck as well as the Sony HDR-HC3 HDV consumer camcorder and the upcoming AVCHD camcorders (with HDMI output). By making use of the decoding capability already inside the deck or camcorder, this small and versatile box can support HDV, DV and AVCHD formats.
HD-Connect MI users can enjoy significant cost savings, not only in the initial purchase of the box, but also by eliminating the need to purchase additional decks and converters. For example, when connected to the Sony M25U deck, users can play back DV tapes as well as 1080i and 720p tapes (except 1080i24F and 720p24). Conversely, using Firewire capture methods (Native HDV editing), users are forced to purchase a second deck (to support JVC tapes), as 720p HDV will not stream out the Firewire port of a 1080i deck. Users that need both 1080i and 720p support can potentially save 3x the cost of the HD-Connect MI box.
Both products feature RS-422 to 1394 deck control translation which has been extensively tested on Avid, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Quantel and Media100 systems. This deck control translation allows offline / online batch capture to an NLE. Likewise, both converters provide 1080i ↔ 720p cross conversion and downscale to SD in anamorphic, letterbox or edge-crop modes. HDV and AVCHD editors now have affordable tools to convert long-GOP compressed formats into easily editable I-Frame-based CODECs such as DVCProHD and DNxHD. These real-time conversions can eliminate all the headaches and long render times associated with native-format editing. Users no longer need to change their workflow: They just need to upgrade their connection. Additionally, tape dubs from HDV, DV or AVCHD to HDCAM, DVCProHD or DigiBeta entail only a single coax connection via the HD/SD-SDI cable that carries video, audio and time-code.
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SD-Connect Replaces Multiple Mini-Converters adds NLE Support
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Convergent Design
SD-Connect
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Typical
Rack-Mount System
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True Stand-Alone Operation (no PC Required)
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SDI Component Video + 4-Chan Audio
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SDI Composite Video
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SDI Video + Audio SDI with embedded audio
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Component / Composite Video SDI
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Included
(also embeds audio)
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Frame Synchronizer
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Rack Mount Frame
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Power Supply
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$40 ~ $65
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Included in
Rack-Mount Frame
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DV (over 1394) All Video & Audio Outputs
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Any Video & Audio Input DV (over 1394)
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Digital Noise Reduction
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4-Channal Digital and Analog Audio I/O
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Time Base Corrector
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Video Proc Amp
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Video Test Pattern Generator
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Included
(over 20 patterns)
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Audio Tone Generator
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Audio Level Meters
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Control
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Display
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Status / Error Messages
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NLE Support (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc)
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RS-422 Tape Deck Control
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Upgradable Firmware
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System Cost
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