SDI2USB3

3G-SDI to USB 3.0 video converter
(+ loop)

INOGENI’s SDI2USB3 video converter enables 3GSDI cameras to connect with computers, laptops or CODECs—without glitches or complicated setups.

How it works

The SDI2USB3 professional video converter features a 3GSDI input with active loop output and supports SD and HDTV video formats. Compact and powered directly from a USB 3.0 port, the converter is a practical and easy-to-use USB 3.0 capture solution.

UVC-compliant, it works with all DirectShow compatible software. The SDI2USB3 video converter supports 1080p resolution up to 60 fps.

Features

Discover the features of the SDI2USB3 professional video converter that offers a hassle-free user experience:

  • 3GSDI video capture to USB 3.0

  • Active loop output connector

  • Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 576p, NTSC and PAL at up to 60 fps

  • All SD and HD resolution signals are converted to 4:2:2 8-bit color space over USB 3.0

  • Embedded audio extraction and output as two-channel LPCM

  • Digital Fluid technology: Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate with any PC

  • Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion

  • Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion

  • Customizable video processing functions

  • Supports multiple devices on the same PC

  • Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference

  • Zoom Certified (read the blog)

  • Certified Microsoft Teams Rooms:

    • Crestron’s Automate™ VX is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms with Crestron cameras and INOGENI’s SDI2USB3.

Plug & Go

INOGENI has developed numerous custom applications with our global partners. Capture, mix and switch without drivers. INOGENI makes everything work together thanks to our professional video converters.

Compatible with all SDI cameras

This professional camera converter is fully compatible with all SDI cameras, including professional-grade equipment such as Vaddio, Aver or Marshall cameras.

Technical Specifications

  • Description

    Converts SDI (video and audio) to USB 3.0 without compression. Active loop output connector.

  • Connector & video resolutions

    1x BNC (3GSDI input)
    1x BNC (3GSDI active loop out)
    3G: 1080p60/59.94/50 (Level A, B-Dual Link)
    HD: 1080i60/59.94/50, 1080p30/29.97/25/24/23.98 and 720p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
    SD: NTSC/PAL

    Jitter (alignment)

    HD/SD: <0.2 UI 3 Gb/s: <0.4 UI

    Cable length

    150m (492 ft.) at 1.485 Gb/s
    120m (393 ft.) at 2.970 Gb/s

    Frame rates

    60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz

    Color space

    YCbCr, 4:2:2

    Sampling rate

    148.5/148.35 MHz

    Embedded audio

    Ch 1&2 48kHz LPCM

  • Connector & video resolutions

    1x BNC (3GSDI active loop out)

    Color space

    YCbCr 4:2:2

    USB - Connector & video resolutions

    1x USB 3.0 Type-B

    USB - CODECs

    YUY2 4:2:2 8-bit for USB 3.0
    MJPEG for USB 2.0*

    Notes for MJPEG for USB 2.0

    * Devices having serial numbers >= SD2036XXX will support MJPEG over USB 2.0. Otherwise, it will be uncompressed video.

    USB - Video scaler

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Color space conversion

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Sampling conversion

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Frame rate conversion

    Automatic hardware based

  • Analog audio I/O

    2-channel LPCM audio from SDI

    Audio input connector

    Ch 1&2 48kHz LPCM from SDI

  • Barco ClickShare Conference compatibility

    Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)

    Zoom Rooms compatibility

    Compatible with Zoom Rooms and Zoom Certified

    Certified Microsft Teams Rooms

    Crestron’s Automate™ VX is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms with Crestron cameras and INOGENI’s SDI2USB3.

    Operating system

    NO driver installation necessary!

    Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit)
    macOS 10.10 and above
    Linux (kernel v2638)

    Consumed USB tiers

    1 tier
    The device is a simple USB composite device which include video, audio, and control interfaces. It will consume 1 tier.

    Minimum host requirements

    USB 2.0 port – We recommend USB3.0 for uncompressed video
    4GB RAM
    Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    Graphic card with dedicated memory

    Motherboard

    Compatible with all motherboards. Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, and Fresco Logic

    Supported cameras

    Cameras and camcorders with a SDI output

    Software compatibility

    UVC-compliant Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, AVFoundation and V4L2 Compatible to: Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, etc.

  • Dimensions (W x L x H)

    7.0 cm x 8.3 cm x 2.3 cm
    2.76 ” x 3.27 ” x 0.90 ”

    Power supply

    Powered by USB (5V / 580mA)

    Weight

    130 g (0.29 lb)

    Package content

    1x 1 m/3 ft USB 3.0 cable (Type-A to Type-B)

    Operating temperature

    0° to 45° C
    32° to 113° F

    Storage temperature

    -40° to 105° C
    -40° to 221° F

    Relative humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

  • Certifications

    FCC, CE, RoHS, IEC62368, SoV, RCM, CB, KC, MSIP

    TAA-compliant

    Yes

    • 1x 1 m/3 ft USB 3.0 cable (Type-A to Type-B)

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