Decimator Design
Decimator MD-DUCC Multi-Definition Down Up Cross Converter
Best versatile signal converter for professional broadcast and studio workflows.
The Decimator Design MD-DUCC is a compact and versatile signal converter designed for professional AV and broadcast workflows. It seamlessly converts between 3G, HD, and SD-SDI formats, handling both upscaling and downscaling while maintaining full 10-bit data integrity. This unit bridges legacy and modern equipment by outputting simultaneously through HDMI, dual SDI outputs, and analog formats like composite and component. Key features include motion-adaptive deinterlacing, aspect ratio conversion tools, and 16-channel audio metering. Control is flexible via onboard buttons, USB, or GPI, ensuring reliable signal translation in any studio or field environment.
$445.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
1
/ 374
Best Scan Converters
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Data Path Integrity
10
/ Full -bit
Who it's for
- Broadcast engineers managing complex multi-format signal routing
- AV technicians bridging professional SDI and consumer HDMI equipment
- Live production crews needing reliable, road-ready hardware
Who should skip it
- Users preferring intuitive software-based configuration interfaces
- Field videographers requiring battery-powered mobile operation
- Installers working in confined spaces with limited ventilation
Performance breakdown
Signal Versatility
Handles complex cross-conversion tasks between legacy and modern formats with ease.
Build Integrity
Rugged construction designed to survive demanding broadcast and field production environments.
Output Flexibility
Simultaneous multi-format output options provide unmatched connectivity for diverse studio setups.
Deinterlacing Precision
Motion-adaptive processing ensures high-quality image clarity during format transitions.
Configuration Ease
Intuitive button layout and USB control make setup straightforward for busy technicians.
Monitoring Capability
Comprehensive 16-channel audio metering provides essential visual feedback for signal management.
Key Specs
Data Path Integrity
Full 10-bit
Input Signal Support
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
Analog Outputs
Component, Composite, and S-Video via BNCs
Audio Output
2x RCA jacks configurable for AES digital or analog
Control Interface
USB port for firmware updates and computer control
Power Input
Locking DC power connector
Audio Channels Monitored
16 channels
GPI Interface
Supported via RJ-45 connector
Features
- True cross-conversion between SD, HD, and 3G-SDI
- Motion-adaptive deinterlacing preserves signal detail
- Flexible aspect ratio conversion (16:9, 14:9, 4:3)
- On-screen graticule overlays for content preparation
- 16-channel audio metering with visual customization
- Simultaneous HDMI, dual SDI, and analog outputs
- Easy configuration via onboard buttons or USB
- GPI support for tally triggers
What customers say
Professionals highly value the Decimator MD DUCC for its exceptional versatility and outstanding value. Users frequently call it the Swiss Army Knife of converters because it reliably manages complex down up and cross conversions scaling and frame rate adjustments. This unit delivers performance often seen in much pricier rack mounted equipment making it perfect for mobile setups. Reliability is a key strength; users trust it implicitly in demanding live production settings. Its compact size saves valuable space while retaining powerful features like built in test patterns. Despite minor navigation challenges with the small screen the overall consensus praises the MD DUCC for offering unparalleled functionality density at its price point.
Know before you buy
Yes, the MD-DUCC allows for simultaneous output through its HDMI, dual SDI, and analog ports, making it easy to feed a monitor, a recorder, and a legacy display at the same time.
Absolutely. It features built-in aspect ratio conversion tools that allow you to adjust between 16:9, 14:9, and 4:3 formats to ensure your content fits the destination screen correctly.
You can configure the unit using the onboard front-panel buttons for quick adjustments, or use the USB connection with a computer for more detailed control. It also supports GPI tally triggers for seamless integration into professional studio workflows.
Yes, the MD-DUCC maintains full 10-bit data integrity throughout the conversion process, ensuring that your signal quality remains broadcast-standard from input to output.
Yes, the device includes 16-channel audio metering that can be overlaid on your video output, allowing you to visually monitor levels and customize the display to suit your needs.
It is an excellent choice for that purpose. It accepts 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and provides analog outputs including component and composite, effectively bridging the gap between legacy analog monitors and modern digital production hardware.
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