Decimator MD-HX HDMI and SDI Cross Converter with Scaling & Frame Rate Conversion

I love this thing. Its the signal distribution version of gaff tape, fixes just about anything with enough creative engineering. One box that can function as an SDI to HDMI/DVI convertor, a HDMI/DVI to SDI Convertor, a Scaler, or an SDI DA and unlike a lot of competing products there are no dip switches or jumpers to screw with. Everything is easily accessible through the on board menu system or the USB control panel via an attached computer. Plus its a lot less expensive than any one of the three AJA boxes this can replace let alone the cost of all them. Ive had this thing running in the ballpark of a thousand hours on site now and Ive had zero issues with it.

Great converter box. I have installed probably 10 in the last year or so. If you get confused by menus, connect to a computer and use the app to configure, its a little less intimidating. You can also save your settings to the computer as well -- useful for installs if someone Accidently tinkers with the settings. I mainly use this to make Macs/PCs nicely interface with BlackMagic ATEM switchers - it always seems to work.

Does the SDI and HDMI conversions I need, I have this one to back up my MD-Cross V2, Honestly it does everything I need the MD cross to do for $100 less. I use it to hold the signal to a switcher active so presenters can plug and unplug their laptops without affecting the switcher.

We love it. Had been using Blackmagic HDMI-SDI and SDI-HDMI and SDI Distribution Mini Converters. This one unit does the job of all three, which allows us to have a fleet of these as opposed to a small inventory of each of the three previous devices. Solid build, locking power supply, love it.

Does what I need it to do. Happy with my purchase. Was not happy with the way it was shipped to me (which is why I only gave it 4 stars). It arrived on my porch opened and with no exterior packaging. Fortunately, all the pieces were still in the box.

This unit sends and receives video and audio flawlessly. We generally use it as a simple converter. But, there have been a few shows where we needed to scale the signal so a receiving unit (BMD) could pass the feed.

Its ability to up and down sample various video resolutions and loop through with SDI and HDMI makes this a must-have for any AV video signal distribution jobs.

Works great

Read the instructions. Setup took a bit of figuring out.

Must have for any serious video engineer.