The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Audio is a reliable, compact bridge built for live production environments, outside broadcasts, and multi-cam streaming setups where you need to split audio out from your primary video infrastructure.

It effortlessly de-embeds audio from any SD, HD, or 3G-SDI source (up to 1080p60), outputting via standard 1/4-inch balanced jack sockets. Depending on your downstream hardware, these can be configured to deliver either 4 channels of professional balanced analogue audio or 8 channels of digital AES/EBU audio. This makes it the ideal tool for feeding live mixing desks, PA systems, or master rack recorders that aren’t taking a direct SDI feed.

Small enough to tuck into a kit bag or mount into a fly-pack rack tray, it runs off a standard 12V supply and handles multi-rate signals without fuss. For mission-critical live environments, it also features a fail-safe ALT SDI input that automatically takes over if your primary video signal drops, alongside an active SDI Loop Output to pass your video cleanly downstream. It is an essential rental when you need a robust, plug-and-play bridge between your SDI video signal chain and traditional live sound equipment.