Blackmagic DeckLink SDI 4K

The Blackmagic DeckLink SDI 4K features a single multi-rate SDI input and multi-rate SDI output. It is ideally used for the highest quality SDI capture and playback. It can be used every day in the production of television commercials, programs, features films, and music videos. It can be installed in Mac, Windows, and Linux based workstations and media servers for maximum flexibility.

Blackmagic DeckLink SDI 4K Key Features:

• Can be used to capture video from cameras, decks, and live feeds
• Features internal keying, reference input, and RS-422 deck control
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux
• Multi-rate connections accept single-link SD, HD, 3G, and 6G-SDI signals
• Offers flexible format and system support
• Prevents any generation loss when working with uncompressed video
• Supports common file formats for use in editing, effects, and design software
• Supports common file formats for use in editing, effects, and design software
• Offers both down and up-conversion
• Hardware cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p on playback
• Supports 16 channels of embedded SDI audio in HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions
• The PCIe 4-lane card is compatible with 4, 8, and 16 lane slots
• Supports a wide range of codecs for full-resolution input
• Used for post-production, broadcast and feature films
• Supports advanced video and film colorspaces

Expanded Blackmagic DeckLink SDI 4K Key Features:

Professional Audio Quality

The DeckLink SDI 4K supports 16 channels of uncompressed SDI embedded audio which is perfect for delivering all audio elements. It can be used for master surround, stereo and sub-mixes on one pass. It produces professional audio quality and can be used for feature films, music videos, television programs, and post-production.

Wide Compatibility

It is universally compatible with QuickTime, AVI, and DPX file formats to fit into any post, broadcast, or feature film workflow. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux with zero latency. Rendering uncompressed media for the best possible image quality, it supports numerous codecs like ProRes, DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD,

Flexible Applications

The future-proof design of the SDI 4K supports all SDI formats and a wide range of colour spaces. It can instantly switch between HD, SD, 2K, and 4K to enable compatibility with all common video formats. The supported film and video colorspaces can meet DCI specifications and can work in native 2K or 4K. The native 4K is the most used format to pass on full quality 4K masters.

Easy Integration

There is no need for complex engineering for SDI 4K installation. It simply plugs into any supported Mac, Windows or Linux computer. Just the single-slot PCI card has to be connected to get a stunning video production solution. It supports a wide range of software applications and can be used with any television standard. It also allows you to create custom software solutions for different projects.

Perfect for Post Production

The DeckLink can capture from any camera, deck or live feed directly into the design software, editing or effects applications. It delivers high-resolution 4:4:4 image quality and features 3D stereoscopic for editing, advanced film visual effects, and colour correction. The DeckLink SDI 4K supports both file and tape-based workflows for monitoring using professional SDI monitors, video projectors, and HDMI television.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Blackmagic DeckLink SDI 4K
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Which conversions are used?

The card supports HD down-conversion, HD up-conversion, cross-conversion, and Colorspace conversion. The colourspace conversion is hardware-based real-time and the hardware cross conversion during playback is limited to 1080p to 720p and 720p to 1080p. It will not convert down 4K to HD in real-time.

Which operating systems is it compatible with?

The compatible operating systems with the SDI 4K are Linux, Windows 8.1/10/11 (64-bit), Mac 11.1 Big Sur, and the Mac 12.0 Monterey or later.

How much does it weigh and what is the power consumption?

It has a power consumption of 11W and is extremely lightweight with a weight of only 127 grams.

Can the card capture 2 SDI sources?

The SDI 4K card can capture only 1 source, but multiple SDI 4K cards can be used in the same machine. It can handle only one 6G-SDI video input at a time.

What is the supported sampling of the card?

The SDI 4K supports a video sampling of 4:2:2 (4K) and 4:4:4, and a television standard sample rate of 48kHz at 24 bits.