Key features include: SDI/HD-SDI to HDMI conversion Full HDMI support, including audio Additional two-channel, RCA audio output Looping SDI/HD-SDI output Input Formats: 525i, 625i, 720p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60 Video Inputs: HD-SDI/SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 One meter HDMI cable included The Hi5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Video and Audio Converter from AJA is a device designed to convert SDI or HD-SDI signals to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. This unit also supports embedded SD/HD-SDI audio in the HDMI output, allowing for a convenient single-cable, audio-video connection.

The Hi5 provides 2-channel, RCA-style, audio outputs for the separate monitoring of audio feeds. It also offers a looping SDI/HD-SDI output, which is useful for connecting additional equipment or to achieve a daisy-chain configuration with multiple monitors running from the same SDI/HD-SDI source.