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Old March 15th, 2009, 07:56 AM   #1
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Various inputs question

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!

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Old March 15th, 2009, 10:09 AM   #2
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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.
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Old March 15th, 2009, 10:15 AM   #3
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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?
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Old March 16th, 2009, 10:54 AM   #4
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Ed,

I found this article very helpful. It explains about the different connectors, etc.

Video Connectors | Hardware Secrets

Enjoy.

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Old March 16th, 2009, 11:35 AM   #5
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thanks

thanks Jonathan, helpful

no mention of pro connections like SDI but it did explain HDMI & DVI-A & D
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Old March 16th, 2009, 11:38 AM   #6
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Ed,
Check these out.

Blackmagic Design: Mini Converters
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