2014Steadi-Newbies forum
Choosing and setting up a Decimator video converter for on-set monitoring
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Decimator 2 is preferable to older models due to better reliability and warranty support.
- The Decimator accepts power through a DC locking connector and requires a custom cable to connect to a rig.
- Mounting to a monitor can be done with velcro on a flat surface.
- Video connection uses standard BNC to BNC cables.
- The Decimator accepts input voltage ranging from 5 to 22 volts.
- The Blackmagic Mini Converter has voltage tolerances that vary by model, with some versions limited to 12 volts while others can handle higher voltages.
- Blackmagic Mini Converters intended for SDI to analog conversion are typically limited to 12 volt input.
- The Decimator 2 offers HDMI output capability.
- Alternative converters to consider include Blackmagic Mini Converters and Atomos Connect devices.
Depends on
- Decimator reliability has been questioned by users.
- Blackmagic converter voltage handling varies significantly between models and older versus newer versions.
- The discussion does not specify which Blackmagic models or versions handle which voltage ranges.