2010Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Decimator 2 video converter features and specifications
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What the thread found
- The Decimator 2 adds HDMI output capability, enabling HD-SDI to HDMI cross-conversion and downconversion to SD video
- The Decimator 2 includes de-embedded audio functionality
- The Decimator 2 costs $50 more than the original Decimator, with a list price of $495
- The Decimator 2 is slightly wider than the original model but retains the same power connector
- Users interested in connecting to affordable HDMI monitors find the cross-converter capability useful
- Some users prefer the original Decimator for its smaller size and lighter weight
- Some users requested a reverse conversion capability, allowing HDMI or HD-SDI input with HD-SDI and composite output
Depends on
- Discussion took place in 2010, product information may be outdated
- One user mentioned that manufacturers indicated interest in developing an HDMI-to-HD-SDI converter but this was not confirmed as implemented
- Pricing and availability information are from 2010 and no longer current