Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to properly use the SDI port on your Blackmagic PYXIS as well as a RED Komodo or any other 12G connection.

Blackmagic PYXIS 6K - bhpho.to/3Ns3Znh or geni.us/hx1unj

12G SDI Cable - geni.us/FgLbhM
18" USB to HDMI Cable - geni.us/ywUK5p
6' USB to HDMI Cable - geni.us/KNPH

Camera Monitor - geni.us/NqD11Gj or geni.us/63az7cT
Sigma MC-21 Adapter (EF to L) - geni.us/YwWyEzq or geni.us/9JnhB
Top Handle - geni.us/KzVC
NATO Rail - geni.us/JFcy
Monitor Batteries - geni.us/Gz71g

Manufacturer's Protocols
ARRI - arri.com/resource/blob/194752/26e7a4ca07e7a8f0ce038b23109b216c/download-technical-information-data.pdf
RED - support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057166453-Preventing-Damage-to-SDI-Outputs

CAMERA GEAR:
Studio Camera - geni.us/X4zu or geni.us/fS3BJx
Studio Lens - geni.us/Y92E4Ci or geni.us/w7WB
Camera 2 - geni.us/NKAAd5 or geni.us/aVQ4F4
Camera 3 - geni.us/5nu2G11 or geni.us/2kKUvnB
Vlog Camera - geni.us/x7SRbB or geni.us/ePwWYKG
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Standard Zoom Lens - geni.us/TtRw or geni.us/5WmvAbL
Telephoto Zoom Lens - geni.us/XRyA7Tl or geni.us/658kVS

AUDIO GEAR:
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Audio Recorder - geni.us/T7oN or geni.us/Rd1dlm
Wireless Mic Kit - geni.us/KtpofQK or geni.us/s9Ah
Sennheiser MKE400 - geni.us/K8If or geni.us/BDE4oV

OTHER GEAR:
7" Camera Monitor - geni.us/qzTVLk or geni.us/sZz0Z
5" Camera Monitor - geni.us/NqD11Gj or geni.us/63az7cT
Monitor/Recorder - geni.us/N6Acvt or geni.us/OMFkqf1
Variable ND Filter - geni.us/hvFBj or geni.us/81888
1TB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/0Omf or geni.us/VcAI9R
512GB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/TDSMH or geni.us/zVAfmc
SD Card - geni.us/2n7XYa or geni.us/IBYlyS
Drone - geni.us/mA34w or geni.us/sdAHDZt
Gimbal - geni.us/oPiX
Video Light (Daylight) - geni.us/bmtKv8G or geni.us/VZhVU2l
Video Light (Bicolor) - geni.us/lTSP or geni.us/IAvleD2
LED Smart Bulb - geni.us/E1hA or geni.us/Y1Qn7N
Softbox (Large) - geni.us/CjHV or geni.us/UON8
Softbox (Small) - geni.us/70sFQBq or geni.us/oSZ1fT
Fresnel - geni.us/WHZAhC or geni.us/AxH8K
Gray Card - geni.us/7M2nA
Color Checker - geni.us/NQP8Aj or geni.us/cqGFby5
Livestream Switcher - geni.us/RTyOR3 or geni.us/xtClQ4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - About This Video
1:07 - What Is SDI?
2:16 - Which Cable To Use
2:50 - The SDI Protocol
6:15 - Isolators
6:44 - Why I Turn Everything On First
7:19 - Alternatives
9:00 - Issues with USB-C to HDMI
10:20 - Wrapping It Up

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