The Blackmagic Design OpenGear SDI to Analog Converter is a professional rackmount signal processor designed for broadcast facilities and high-end AV installations where space, density, and reliability are paramount. Housed in a standardized OpenGear frame, it provides a high-density solution for converting digital SDI video signals to analog composite video (CVBS) and stereo analog audio, allowing modern digital broadcast equipment to interface with legacy analog monitors, distribution systems, archival recorders, and other analog infrastructure. This converter is engineered for 24/7 operation, featuring redundant power from the OpenGear frame and comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities through the frame's dashboard system.

Each converter card accepts one SDI input and outputs one composite video signal alongside two channels of analog audio (left and right) on standard RCA connectors. It automatically detects the incoming SDI standard (HD-SDI or SD-SDI) and converts the video to the corresponding analog standard (NTSC or PAL). The audio is de-embedded from the SDI stream and output as line-level analog signals. The card's front panel includes status LEDs for power and signal presence, and its configuration can be managed remotely via the OpenGear frame's dashboard software, enabling centralized control of an entire rack of converters.

Built to the robust OpenGear mechanical and electrical standard, this converter card ensures reliable performance and easy serviceability in mission-critical broadcast environments. By providing a standardized, high-density, and manageable solution for digital-to-analog conversion, it is an essential component for broadcasters and system integrators who need to maintain compatibility with analog systems while transitioning to or operating within a modern digital plant.