Transmitting HDMI over SDI

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Aithusa

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Transmitting HDMI over SDI

PostThu Feb 22, 2024 8:46 pm

Hello,

I have been in a few situations recently where I needed to run signal over a long distance, between a HDMI sink & source. Mostly I have done this with HDMI over cat v systems but occasionally I have needed to this over SDI.
When trying this with the Black Magic HDMI -> SDI & SDI -> HDMI Micro converters (all 3G versions) I have found issues where the signal makes it to the sink, but will randomly flicker if signal will come through at all.

Any pointers on where I might be going wrong on this would be greatly appreciated!
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Sander Vreuls

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Re: Transmitting HDMI over SDI

PostTue Feb 27, 2024 12:03 am

What is the brand/type number of SDI cable being used and what is the distance?
Also, what format is being sent and at what frequency? 1080i, 1080p, 25, 29, 50 etc?
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Re: Transmitting HDMI over SDI

PostTue Feb 27, 2024 3:04 am

BMD have an interesting product, Teranex Mini HDMI to Optical 12G. It allows you to choose beetwen SDI and fiber according to distance.

As stated before, good cable is mandatory.
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Re: Transmitting HDMI over SDI

PostThu Mar 14, 2024 2:45 am

I routinely send signal over 200' SDI cable using BMD's BiDirectional Convertors without issue.

We use proper cable.
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