Cobalt BBG-A-TO-S Blue Box D/SD Analog Component/Composite to HD/SD-SDI with Audio Embedder

Cobalt introduces Blue Box - their line of interface converter boxes that not only offer excellent performance, but also excel to a new level of ease of use and installation practicality. Designed to power from associated equipment, Blue Box provides for a neater, more physically secure and dependable installation than with other interface boxes. Blue Box can power directly via USB to get its power from video monitors or other equipment without bulky and non-secure "wall wart" adapters.

Key Features

• Powers directly from host equipment USB jack - no need for delicate and bulky "wall wart" power supplies or connections
• 3G (1080p5994/50) conversion on HDMI models
• Audio embed/de-embed for analog audio interfaces
• Convenient, compact form and fit provides secure and uncluttered affixing to monitors and cameras
• Rugged construction backed with a five-year warranty
• Passes line 21 closed-captioning for analog-to-SD-SDI conversions
• High-quality 12-bit A/D conversion of NTSC/PAL YPbPr, RGB or S-Video/CVBS SD video to SMPTE 259M or SMPTE 292M
• Stereo analog audio input embedding to embedded audio pair on SDI output
• Powers directly from host equipment USB or standard corded power adapter
• 2x SDI DA output
• Compact size and low weight design easily affixes directly to camera or host device chassis

Technical Specifications

Standards supported
SMPTE 259M, 292M
Inputs
YPbPr, RGB, Y/C, CVBS analog video (75O BNCs)
(2) analog audio (unbalanced consumer RCA)
DC power (via USB or adapter)
Outputs
(2) SDI (75 BNCs)
Audio Conversion Format
48 kHz sampling, 24-bit
Power Source
Power-sourced directly from host equipment USB port. Converter can also be powered using corded AC adapter (included)
Power
5-16 VDC, 2.4 W
DC Power Connectors
USB Mini and coaxial locking connector (for use with supplied Cobalt power adapter)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.5" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections) (139 x 77 x 26 mm)