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View Full Version : Various inputs question Ed Kukla March 15th, 2009, 07:56 AM There are many different inputs now available. In many applications, there are several choices. Are there differences in quality if everything else is equal? I'm talking about: HDMI HD-SDI Component Analog HD DVI Feel free to add others. Help me understand this alphabet soup! Thanks Edward Carlson March 15th, 2009, 10:09 AM HDMI and DVI are simply shape/pin differences, with the exception of the audio channel (DVI doesn't carry audio.) HDMI can be adapted to DVI with a cable or adapter. Ed Kukla March 15th, 2009, 10:15 AM HDMI and DVI are simply shape/pin differences, with the exception of the audio channel (DVI doesn't carry audio.) HDMI can be adapted to DVI with a cable or adapter. Can HDMI or DVI be adapted to HD-SDI? With or without a converter box? Jonathan Levin March 16th, 2009, 10:54 AM Ed, I found this article very helpful. It explains about the different connectors, etc. Video Connectors | Hardware Secrets (http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/157) Enjoy. Jonathan Ed Kukla March 16th, 2009, 11:35 AM thanks Jonathan, helpful no mention of pro connections like SDI but it did explain HDMI & DVI-A & D Brian Tori March 16th, 2009, 11:38 AM Ed, Check these out. Blackmagic Design: Mini Converters (http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/miniconverters/) |