HD SDI versus Component... Which has a higher bit rate?

Same bit rate, only better quality via HD SDI.

Make sure you are using an HD SDI BNC cable...not just any BNC cable will do.

If you capture via Component...then HD SDI...you'll note the same bit rate.

SDI is giving me about 95 mbps, but 4:2:2 uncompressed 8-bit HD is supposed to be as high as 150 mbps.

AS HIGH AS...meaning there is a range. uncompressed 10-bit HD ranges between 150 and 180 MB/s...depending on the frame rate...23.98, 29.97, 59.94...and the size...720p, 1080p.

TOO MANY SECRETS...er...OPTIONS.

Shane

Actually, Enzo, there is a big difference in cable and connectors. For this application, something along the lines of Belden 1505A cable (Canare and Gepco make equivalents) with a true 75 ohm connector made by someone reputable like Kings, Canare or Trompeter is almost an industry standard for SDI as well as HD-SDI. Markertek is a good resource for prebuilt cables with cables and connectors that you specify, so is Gepco.

Personally, I make any cable I need (computer cables excluded) and it's a very good skill to have and I advise everyone to develop.

Pacific Radio sells good HD SDI cables. They are in Burbank near Fry's and the airport, and in Hollywood on HIghland just north of Santa Monica.

Shane

A quick question, Why would you use analogue inputs when you have a working digital HD SDI?

If the cable is short you will get away using standard BNC. For longer runs splash the cash and you will save yourself from a long list of problems!

Phil