INOGENI SDI2USB3 — 3G-SDI to USB 3.0 professional video converter
The INOGENI SDI2USB3 is a professional-grade 3G-SDI to USB 3.0 video converter designed for AV integrators, broadcast engineers, and unified communications professionals who need to connect SDI cameras to computers, laptops, or UC CODECs quickly and reliably. It is ideal for videoconferencing rooms, live streaming setups, lecture capture, and hybrid event productions where professional SDI cameras must feed directly into software-based workflows. Bus-powered from its USB 3.0 port and requiring no driver installation, the SDI2USB3 is engineered for fast, hassle-free deployment. Manufactured in Canada and TAA-compliant, it is Zoom-certified, Microsoft Teams Rooms-certified (via Crestron Automate VX), and compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference systems.
Zero-Driver USB Video Capture
The SDI2USB3 is fully UVC-compliant, meaning the host computer's operating system recognises it immediately as a standard USB video device — without any driver installation or software configuration. This matters in real deployments: an integrator can install the device in a Teams Room or Zoom Room and have it operational within minutes, and IT departments face no driver management overhead across their fleet. For the end user, this translates to a device that survives OS updates, works across Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.10 and above, and Linux, and never breaks after a security patch. It also consumes only one USB tier, preserving the USB hub hierarchy for other connected peripherals.
Active SDI Loop Output for Parallel Workflows
The SDI2USB3 features an active 3G-SDI loop output alongside its USB capture path. This means the incoming SDI signal is simultaneously passed through to a downstream device — a production monitor, a recording deck, a broadcast switcher, or a confidence display — without any signal degradation or the need for an external DA (distribution amplifier). In practice, a camera operator can continue to feed the main production while a presenter's computer is simultaneously capturing the same feed for streaming or recording. This dual-path capability eliminates the need for additional hardware splitters, reduces rack complexity, and ensures that the primary broadcast or AV chain is never interrupted by the USB capture workflow.
Broad UC Platform Certification
The SDI2USB3 carries verified certifications and tested compatibility with the major unified communications platforms: it is Zoom-certified, certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms (via Crestron Automate VX), and compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50). INOGENI has also published a detailed compatibility matrix with Logitech UC cameras and CODECs, covering the Rally, Rally Bar, MeetUp, MeetUp 2, and Scribe families. For an integrator specifying a meeting room or hybrid event system, this breadth of certifications means the SDI2USB3 can be selected with confidence for virtually any enterprise UC environment — and the end customer's IT team will find it on approved device lists rather than having to request exceptions.
Hardware-Based Signal Processing with Digital Fluid Technology
All video scaling, colour space conversion (YCbCr 4:2:2 input to YUY2 4:2:2 8-bit USB output), sampling conversion, and frame rate conversion are handled entirely in hardware inside the SDI2USB3 — not by the host CPU. INOGENI's proprietary Digital Fluid technology uses internal frame buffers to maximise frame rate delivery regardless of PC hardware variability. The practical outcome is stable, glitch-free capture even on laptops with moderate CPUs, making the device a reliable choice for mobile production kits, portable lecture capture rigs, or any scenario where the host computer is not a dedicated workstation. The device also supports multiple simultaneous instances on the same PC, enabling multi-camera capture workflows from a single host.
Compact, Bus-Powered Aluminium Enclosure
The SDI2USB3 measures just 7.0 × 8.3 × 2.3 cm and weighs 130 g, making it small enough to attach directly behind a display or tuck into a cable management tray. It draws power entirely from the USB 3.0 port at 5 V / 580 mA — no external power brick, no additional cable runs. The aluminium enclosure provides robust mechanical protection in mobile and semi-permanent installations, and its passive thermal design means no fans and no moving parts to fail. For integrators managing many installed rooms, the elimination of a separate power supply simplifies both the initial installation and ongoing maintenance.
Long SDI Cable Support & TAA Compliance
The SDI2USB3 accepts SDI cable runs of up to 150 m (492 ft.) at 1.485 Gb/s and up to 120 m (393 ft.) at 2.970 Gb/s, with low jitter specs (HD/SD <0.2 UI, 3 Gb/s <0.4 UI). This means the camera can be placed far from the capture PC — on a stage, at the back of an auditorium, or on a different floor — using standard SDI infrastructure already in place, without any active amplification at the converter end. The device is also TAA-compliant and manufactured in Canada, making it eligible for US government and education procurement frameworks. Certifications include FCC, CE, RoHS, IEC62368, and several international standards, covering deployment in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets.
