The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G is a compact and reliable tool designed to solve a common connectivity challenge in professional video production: integrating HDMI sources into an SDI-based workflow. It performs the essential task of converting an HDMI 2.0 signal into a high-quality 6G-SDI signal, which can then be routed, recorded, or monitored on professional broadcast equipment. This conversion is vital for using devices like consumer cameras, laptops, gaming consoles, or media players as sources in a live production switcher, on a broadcast router, or for recording to a professional deck. The converter supports high-resolution video up to 4K at 30 frames per second, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of modern source material.

Housed in the iconic, pocket-sized metal Mini Converter casing, the device is built for both permanent installation and portable field use. Its operation is entirely transparent and hardware-based, requiring no software or configuration—it automatically detects the incoming HDMI signal and outputs a corresponding SDI signal with embedded audio. Power is supplied conveniently via an included USB cable. By providing a simple, robust, and high-fidelity bridge between the consumer HDMI and professional SDI worlds, this Mini Converter is an indispensable accessory for broadcast engineers, live event technicians, and content creators who need to reliably incorporate diverse video sources into a professional production environment.