The Blackmagic Design Studio Converter is a specialized interface device that acts as a bridge between a Blackmagic Studio Camera (or URSA Broadcast) and the broader infrastructure of a professional live production studio. Its primary function is to convert the camera's output—which is typically sent over a single 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI cable carrying video, audio, power, data, and intercom—into separate, standard connections used by broadcast equipment. This allows the relatively compact and streamlined Studio Camera to integrate seamlessly into existing studios that use separate cables for each signal type. Essentially, it "breaks out" the all-in-one camera cable into discrete video, audio, power, and talkback connections.

Key conversions performed by the Studio Converter include: providing phantom power (12V or 24V) to the camera over the same SDI cable, eliminating the need for a separate camera power supply; extracting and outputting the camera's program video and clean feed (for confidence monitoring) on separate BNC outputs; breaking out the 4-channel audio (from the camera's XLR inputs) onto individual XLR connectors; and providing an RJ45 Ethernet port for camera control and tally via the Blackmagic Camera Utility or ATEM switchers. It also features a 4-pin XLR intercom input for connecting a studio talkback system directly to the camera operator. By consolidating these functions, the Studio Converter simplifies cabling in permanent installations and makes the Studio Camera series a practical choice for broadcast environments.