SDI CONNECTOR

SDI connectors provide reliable, long-distance, uncompressed video transmission, making them ideal for professional use. Key benefits include strong signal integrity, resistance to interference, and support for timecode and ancillary data like audio metadata. Unlike HDMI, SDI connectors use secure BNC connectors, are better for splitting signals to multiple destinations, and often use less expensive coaxial cable for setup. 

Key benefits of SDI connectors

• Reliability and durability: SDI uses robust BNC connectors that lock into place, preventing accidental disconnections that can be costly during live broadcasts.
• Long-distance transmission: SDI can maintain signal quality over long cable runs (up to 90m or 300 feet on RG-6 coax) without degradation, which is crucial for large studios and events.
• Strong signal integrity: As a digital interface, SDI is less susceptible to noise and interference than analog signals. Digital signals can be accurately restored, even with minor interference, and have a strong signal-to-noise ratio.
• Ancillary data support: SDI can carry additional data beyond video, such as audio, metadata, and closed captions, which is embedded within the signal itself.
• Timecode support: It supports timecode, allowing for frame-accurate editing and the synchronization of other effects in live production environments like concerts.
• Cost-effective solutions: Standard SDI uses coaxial cable (like RG-6), which is often cheaper than comparable HDMI cables.
• Simplified for high-resolution workflows: Newer standards like 12G-SDI allow for high-resolution signals like 4K at 60fps to be transmitted over a single cable, simplifying setup and reducing clutter compared to using multiple cables for older formats