DECIMATOR 2
3G/HD/SD-SDI to NTSC/PAL Composite Down Converter with HDMI Output
The functionality of the DECIMATOR 2 from Decimator Design has been upgraded via a new USB firmware update and it now simultaneously scales (3G/HD/SD)-SDI to both HDMI and andNTSC/PAL with de-embedded anaogue audio(via 2 x RCA connectors).
NEW Features (available via firmware update) include:
- USB Control
- Simultaneous scaling on both the HDMI and Composite Outputs with a maximum delay of 1 input frame
- Full 16-Channel audio metering displayed on the HDMI output
- Adjustable Graticules Generator displayed on the HDMI output
- Text Overlays displayed on the HDMI output
- Passes EIA-708/608 Closed Captions to the Composite Output
- Auto Detects 3G, HD or SD (26 formats in total) and can handle switching of synchronous sources, perfect for use on the end of routers.
- HDMI Output - the input is passed unscaled.
- De-embedded Analogue Audio is output on 2 x RCA Connectors at -10dBu = -20dBFS.
- Down-converted Composite output
- NTSC or PAL is selectable for 3G/HD inputs
- SD will be passed unchanged
- Low latency 3G/HD to SD Down-conversion with ARC (Aspect Ration Conversion) of either:
i) 16:9 to 16:9 Anamorphic
ii) 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox
iii) 16:9 to 4:3 Centre Cut (Crop to 4:3)
- Full 10-bit data path and multipoint interpolation
- 16 times over-sampling for Composite Output
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI Active Loop-through Output
- External Dipswitch Configuration
- USB port for control and updates
- Locking DC Power Socket
The following is also included with the unit:
Power supply, HDMI cable, USB cable and Mounting Bracket.

