The Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini SDI to Audio 12G is a professional audio de-embedder designed to extract high-fidelity, multi-channel audio from SDI video signals and convert it to discrete analog audio outputs. This device addresses a critical need in broadcast facilities, live production trucks, post-production suites, and any professional video environment where audio embedded within an SDI stream must be separated for independent monitoring, mixing, recording, or distribution. By accepting a 12G-SDI input, the converter is capable of processing the embedded audio from the latest high-bandwidth video formats, including 4Kp60 signals, ensuring compatibility with modern production workflows and future-proofing the audio extraction process as video resolutions continue to increase.

This unit excels in its precision and flexibility, supporting the de-embedding of up to 16 channels of digital audio from a single SDI link. These channels are then output as balanced analog audio via standard XLR connectors, providing robust, noise-resistant signals suitable for connection to mixing consoles, amplifiers, or recording equipment. The device incorporates advanced processing to maintain perfect audio integrity, and it includes configurable audio delay to compensate for any latency introduced by downstream video processing, which is essential for preserving lip-sync accuracy. Control is facilitated through an intuitive front-panel LCD and buttons, or remotely via an Ethernet connection using the Teranex Mini Software Utility, allowing for easy setup and monitoring from a computer.

Housed in a compact, rugged metal enclosure with silent, fanless operation, the Teranex Mini SDI to Audio 12G is built for both permanent installation and mobile use. It offers versatile powering options via an AC adapter or USB-C bus power. By providing a dedicated, high-quality bridge between embedded SDI audio and the analog audio domain, this converter is an indispensable tool for audio engineers and video technicians who require reliable, flexible, and broadcast-standard audio de-embedding from their video feeds.