No featured offers available
Learn more

No featured offers available

We feature offers with an Add to Cart button when an offer meets our high standards for:

  • Quality Price,
  • Reliable delivery option, and
  • Seller who offers good customer service
“No featured offers available” means no offers currently meet all of these expectations. Select See All Buying Options to shop available offers.
Select delivery location
See All Buying Options

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

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 296 ratings
  • MULTI-FUNCTIONAL: Combines several converters for the price of one (e.g. SDI to HDMI, HDMI to SDI, Down up Cross Converter, etc.). Support both 3G level A and B on the input and output.
  • VERSATILE: Includes 4 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs, that allow it to be used as a 1 to 4 distribution amplifier. Output pair 1 can either be a copy of the SDI input (default) or the same as pair 2. The audio pairs in the SDI and HDMI outputs can be rearranged as required.
  • INPUTS: 1 x HDMI Input; 1 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI InputOUPUTS: 1 x HDMI output; 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI Active Loop-through or addition outputs; 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs
  • OUTPUTS: 1 x HDMI output; 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI Active Loop-through or addition outputs; 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs
  • ROBUST: Features aluminum case with easy to use LCD and button control system, metal thread locking DC power socket, USB port for control and firmware updates. Includes power supply, HDMI and USB cables.

Product Description

The Decimator MD-HX is a truly portable converter, which incorporates an easy-to-use LCD and button control system. This gives you easy access to all of the amazing features that have been unavailable without a computer until now. The days of having to play with complicated dip switches or having to carry around a computer to change a simple setting are gone.

Cross Converter

The Decimator MD-HX HDMI and SDI Cross Converter supports both 3G level A and B on the input and output, allowing conversions between A and B. It offers four (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs, that allow it to be used as a 1 to 4 distribution amplifier. Output pair 1 can either be a copy of the SDI input (default) or the same as pair 2. The audio pairs in the SDI and HDMI outputs can be rearranged as required.

Additional Features

Horizontal and/or vertical image flipping is possible via the built-in scaler. It also includes a down/up cross converter that allows either the HDMI or SDI input to be scaled and/or frame rate converted to the required standard. The converter features a robust aluminum case with easy-to-use LCD and button control system.

Looking for specific info?

Product information

Feedback

Decimator

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

Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?
/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
296 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and versatility of the product. They mention that it works great, is incredible and a very valuable tool. They appreciate the versatility, saying it has multiple applications and is built like a tank. However, some customers have mixed opinions on ease of use and value.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

47 customers mention44 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital video converter. They mention that it works great, is perfect, and is a valuable tool. They also say that it's a workhorse piece of gear that works without any hassle.

"...Much better build, quality, versatility, and functionality than Blackmagic products. First, the digital display makes it super easy to set up...." Read more

"...I did and the utility worked well and was much easier to work with than the little menu in the device...." Read more

"...Rescaling plus image flip and format conversion make this a very valuable tool...." Read more

"...Decided it was time to get my own. Works like a champ and has saved my butt multiple times...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is robust, reliable, and built like a tank. Some say that it's the best HD-SDI Converter on the market. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and durability.

"...First, the digital display makes it super easy to set up. It’s sturdy, made well, and comes with everything you need...even a mounting bracket!..." Read more

"If you're a video engineer and do not own one of these, brace yourself. Rugged, reliable, and it does some crazy usefull conversions/DA things...." Read more

"...Plus, it can perform multiple jobs at once. You can convert an SDI to HDMI, while changing the frame rate and resolution and having a loop out of SDI..." Read more

"This is a great little signal converter that works flawlessly once it is set up properly. The instructions and the UI are both poor...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the device. They say it has multiple applications, is reliable, and can perform multiple jobs at once. Customers also mention that it's a great alternative with almost no limitations and essential for a multitude of set ups.

"This is the coolest thing ever! Much better build, quality, versatility, and functionality than Blackmagic products...." Read more

"...Plus, it can perform multiple jobs at once...." Read more

"...Great for so many routing/scaling needs. Only drawback is that the menu terminology needs to be unified...." Read more

"This is just a fantastic and versatile product...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the frame rate conversion capabilities of the adapter. They mention that it re-scales and transforms signals to different frame rates, and that it can up and down sample various video resolutions.

"...This is not just a cross-converter but also re-scales and transforms signals to different frame rates...." Read more

"...even does the odd frame rate conversions like 25p->59.94i...." Read more

"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..." Read more

"...I love all the conversions it does. HDMI to SDI, SDI to HDMI, frame rate conversion - all no problems." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the product. They say it looks cool, and the up-scaled output feed looks great.

"...what it should, has multiple applications, and the up-scaled output feed looks great. Configuration is easy and the menus are very straight forward." Read more

"These are just so golden. Make life so much easier than the other "dumb" converters. I never worry about signal conversion now!" Read more

"...Mac app made it even easier. Looks cool too." Read more

19 customers mention9 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that it's reasonably easy to use, the interface is really simple, and the menus are very straight forward. However, others say that the instructions could be worded a bit better, setup took a little figuring out, and that the menu terminology needs to be unified.

"...First, the digital display makes it super easy to set up. It’s sturdy, made well, and comes with everything you need...even a mounting bracket!..." Read more

"...to effect the horizontal flip, but that didn't work, and the menu was hard to work with...." Read more

"...Everything is easily accessible through the on board menu system or the USB control panel via an attached computer...." Read more

"...The instructions and the UI are both poor...." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the HDMI adapter. Some find it worth the cost if you really need to fix an HDMI signal, while others say it's expensive and an overkill solution for a simple problem.

"...Plus it's a lot less expensive than any one of the three AJA boxes this can replace let alone the cost of all them...." Read more

"...conferences, so this is an overkill in some sense: an expensive solution for a simple problem that I unfortunately couldn't otherwise solve...." Read more

"...Worth the cost if you really need to fix an HDMI signal. Handy tool to have in my AV Arsenal." Read more

"...site to get the control software but the software is free and well worth the effort...." Read more

Give it time, the display will fail...
2 Stars
Give it time, the display will fail...
I have a variety of Decimator, as well as Blackmagic, AJA, Kramer, Datavideo and Roland converters and distribution amplifiers. They all do what they state they will do. However, as time passes the Decimator units have revealed built-in product obsolescence.The Decimator LCD display works well when new. But, over time, the LCD display will become difficult to read. A known issue that Decimator will not acknowledge or resolve. The solution is an easy two solder points and ribbon cable swap - if you could get a replacement display module (a $15 part on the open market), which Decimator will not sell.From now on I'll be sticking with other manufacturers who don't design in product failure.Oh, wait... what was I thinking... when the LCD display is all but useless you can always bring a laptop with you to make adjustments!;-)
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Editman
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality and capability at a great price!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
Verified Purchase
This is the coolest thing ever! Much better build, quality, versatility, and functionality than Blackmagic products. First, the digital display makes it super easy to set up. It’s sturdy, made well, and comes with everything you need...even a mounting bracket! It’s not made in Germany, but you would think it was! The instructions could be worded a bit better but they are very helpful if you have a good understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish. The dual inputs also eliminated the need for a switch box if you happen to have two sources you want to occasionally switch between. The only things I could possibly ask for is the ability to adjust the output IRE to 7.5, and to assign different scaler settings for the two outputs, but that’s not a huge deal for what it already does at this price point.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ma Sal
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, great support
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
Verified Purchase
I bought the MD-HX for the sole purpose of using it for flipping my image horizontally for a teleprompter for my video conferences, so this is an overkill in some sense: an expensive solution for a simple problem that I unfortunately couldn't otherwise solve. You would think Microsoft should build such a simple feature in Windows, but they didn't. I tried other software utilities but none worked well. So this looked like the only solution I have.

When I first got the MD-HX, I tried to fiddle with the small menu built into the device to effect the horizontal flip, but that didn't work, and the menu was hard to work with. So I emailed Decimator and they responded almost immediately, prompting me to install their USB Control Panel software and send some settings snapshots. I did and the utility worked well and was much easier to work with than the little menu in the device. Once I shared my settings with them they sent back advising me to make a few changes in the setting, and horizontal flipping worked right away!

This product has many advanced features and detailed settings that I am not using, but I am sure they come handy for professional video production settings, and I believe they would be well worth the price.
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
W
5.0 out of 5 stars How did I work without this before?
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
Verified Purchase
Multifunctional tool I find more and more uses for in the studio. Rescaling plus image flip and format conversion make this a very valuable tool. I use it to change HDMI 1080p to HDSDI 1080i... flip images for my teleprompter monitor... and squeeze 16x9 images into older 4x3 monitors with flexibility on the framing. I will say I sometimes have trouble getting it to do what I want via navigating the menu on the device. Plugging it in and using the software to configure really helped me understand the settings.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
INEEDIT
5.0 out of 5 stars HDMI/SDI Heaven in little red box
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017
Verified Purchase
If you're a video engineer and do not own one of these, brace yourself. Rugged, reliable, and it does some crazy usefull conversions/DA things. I only wish the anamorphic scaler had some more usefull ratios. I have used Decimator products since some of their first products. We use and own multiple MD-HX and MD-CROSS converters at my work. Decided it was time to get my own. Works like a champ and has saved my butt multiple times. I only wish I would have sprung for the CROSS with the test pattern generators built in, definitely a worthwhile upgrade. Next time I buy, it will be the CROSS. But for now, I rest assured any time I'm dealing with SDI and HDMI together.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Does it all
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017
Verified Purchase
This thing is a great piece of hardware to keep around for people working in live video. It's a scaler, format converter, distribution amp/duplicator and HDMI/SDI converter all in one. Plus, it can perform multiple jobs at once. You can convert an SDI to HDMI, while changing the frame rate and resolution and having a loop out of SDI, while at the same time converting a separate HDMI signal to multiple SDI outputs.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
JonnyBoy
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well but UI is unintuitive
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
Verified Purchase
This is a great little signal converter that works flawlessly once it is set up properly. The instructions and the UI are both poor. If you want to convert a signal, you need to set the converter, then you need to APPLY the conversion to the input and make a couple of other non-obvious setting changes. I had to watch a YouTube video to figure out how this thing works. Now I have 3 of them. With better programming, these could be much better.
Helpful
 Report
Plat
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well in my teleprompter setup. Instructions could be clearer.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
Verified Purchase
I ended up using this in a large teleprompter install to correct for a monitor being reflected on a mirror. My client couldn't get used to linux (Which can flip an output video signal natively in the OS), so I switched the machine to windows and used this to horizontally mirror the video output to the monitor. Expensive fix, but it worked like a champ.
The included instructions were pretty lean, but after a lot of tinkering I got it to work in my use case. On the plus side, it saves all its internal settings, even when power is removed, so it's a nice set it and forget it tool for me.
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
T.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
Verified Purchase
I love this thing. It's 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 it's a lot less expensive than any one of the three AJA boxes this can replace let alone the cost of all them. I've had this thing running in the ballpark of a thousand hours on site now and I've had zero issues with it.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report