Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini: Professional Audio to 12G-SDI Conversion
Elevate your broadcast, post-production, or live event workflow with the Blackmagic Design Teranex Mini Audio to SDI 12G converter. This next-generation solution is engineered for professionals who demand pristine quality and ultimate flexibility. Seamlessly embed a wide range of professional audio sources directly into your 12G-SDI video signals, supporting all formats up to stunning 4K DCI (4096x2160p). Whether you're working with 2 channels of balanced analog audio via full-size XLR, 4 channels of AES/EBU digital audio, unbalanced RCA line-level inputs, or optical S/PDIF, this powerful mini converter integrates them flawlessly into a single SDI stream. Built with legendary Teranex video processing technology, it ensures your final output maintains the highest possible quality with full SDI re-clocking and exceptionally low jitter.
Designed for versatility, the Teranex Mini's compact size makes it perfect for any environment. Easily install up to three units side-by-side in an optional 1U rack tray for broadcast trucks and master control rooms, or use it as a standalone converter on a desktop or concealed within a cable duct. Powering the unit is just as flexible, with options for Power over Ethernet (PoE) for clean, single-cable installations, or a built-in 90-240V international power supply that uses a standard IEC cable.
Take full command of your conversion with intuitive control options. The standard front panel provides mini switches for instant setting adjustments, with a helpful diagram printed right on the unit. For enhanced control and monitoring, you can swap the standard panel for an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel, which adds a high-resolution color LCD, a spin knob, and push buttons for navigating on-screen menus. This allows you to monitor video, check audio levels, and verify timecode in real-time. For larger facilities, the included Converter Utility software for Mac and Windows lets you manage all your converters remotely over Ethernet.
Reliability is paramount in professional settings, and the Teranex Mini is built to perform under pressure. An intelligent thermal design with crossflow cooling ensures the converter stays cool and operates silently, even when multiple units are racked together. This smart system actively pulls air through the rack, providing redundancy and preventing overheating, so you can count on stable, uninterrupted performance for all your critical video applications.
Key Features
- Embeds analog (XLR, RCA) and digital (AES/EBU, S/PDIF) audio into SDI video streams
- Future-proof 12G-SDI input and output supports all formats up to 4K DCI 4096x2160p at 60fps
- Full-size, professional XLR connections switchable between balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio
- Flexible power options with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a built-in 90-240V power supply
- Intelligent thermal design with crossflow cooling prevents overheating in rack-mounted setups
- Compact form factor allows three units to be mounted in a 1U rack shelf (sold separately)
- Optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel adds an LCD screen and push-button controls for easy monitoring
- Manage all settings remotely via Ethernet using the included software for Mac and Windows
- Features full SDI re-clocking and low jitter for maximum signal integrity over long cable runs
Technical Specifications
| Connections |
SDI Video Input: 1 x 12G-SDI (SD/HD/2K/4K auto-switching) SDI Video Output: 1 x 12G-SDI (Loop Output) Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR (balanced), 2 x RCA (unbalanced) Digital Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR (4 channels AES/EBU, balanced), 1 x TOSLINK (Optical S/PDIF) Multi-Rate Support: Auto-detection of SD, HD, 2K, and 4K signals Ethernet: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ support |
|---|---|
| SDI Video Standards |
SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD: 720p, 1080i, 1080p (all frame rates) 2K: 2K DCI, 2K PsF (all frame rates) Ultra HD: 2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 4K DCI: 4K DCI 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p |
| Processing |
Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 372M, 424M, 425M, 2081-1, 2081-10, 2082-1, 2082-10 Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020 |
| Power Requirements |
Power Supply: Built-in international AC power supply (IEC C14 inlet) Input Voltage: 90 - 240V AC Power over Ethernet: 802.3at PoE+ compatible Power Consumption: 16 Watts |
| Physical & Environmental |
Dimensions: 5.51 x 6.69 x 1.75" / 14 x 17 x 4.4 cm Weight: 1.28 lb / 580 g Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
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