DeckLink 4K Procapture and playback cards are used every day in the production of television
commercials, music videos, episodic television programs and Hollywood feature films. With cutting edge technologies built in, you get the highest quality video and maximum reliability. No other
capture cards support more applications and more platforms than DeckLink, so you can always work with your favorite software. Every DeckLink PCIe card can be installed in Mac, Windows and Linux based
workstations and media servers to give you ultimate flexibility!
Perfect for Post Production SD, HD, 3D and Ultra HD! Work with any video format and resolution that you need! Capture
from cameras, decks and live feeds directly into editing, effects and design software applications. DeckLink Studio 4K and DeckLink SDI 4K feature high resolution Ultra HD, while DeckLink 4K Extreme
12G and DeckLink 4K Pro also includes dual link 12G-SDI, 2160p60 support, 4:4:4 image quality, 3D stereoscopic for advanced feature film visual effects, editing and color correction. There areDeckLink 4K Promodels to support either file or tape based workflows to precisely deliver perfect monitoring in
editing and grading suites using professional SDI monitors, HDMI televisions and even video projectors. Select Your Favorite Model There's a perfectDeckLink 4K Promodel for every job! The high performance DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and DeckLink 4K Pro
features the latest advanced 12G technology for Ultra HD running at a massive 60 frames a second with separate fill and key links, Dual Link multi rate 12G-SDI, HDMI 4K, 4:4:4, stereoscopic 3D and super
fast 8 lane PCIe Gen 2. DeckLink Studio 4K is great when you need lots of analog connections as well as multi rate 6G-SDI connections and DeckLink SDI is the perfect SDI only design with multi rate
6G-SDI connections. All these models of the DeckLink 4K family support capture and playback of SD, HD or Ultra HD video with support for embedded SDI audio so you get full compatibly with all your equipment!
Highest Quality Connections EveryDeckLink 4K Procard features the highest quality connections so you get pristine video and audio quality and can connect to the
widest range of professional SDI equipment. DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G includes Dual Link 12G-SDI, HDMI 4K, analog video, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU audio and 2 channels of balanced analog audio
in and out. DeckLink Studio 4K includes 6G-SDI, HDMI 1.4b, analog component, S-Video, composite video, 2 channels of AES/EBU audio and 4 channels of balanced analog audio in and out. You also get a
down converted SD output. DeckLink SDI 4K is perfect for high quality 10 bit SDI use only. All models include black burst/tri-sync reference and serial deck control. All DeckLink 4K
models switch between SD and HD and Ultra HD, while the advanced DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and DeckLink 4K Pro support DCI 4K and other high frame rate feature film formats!
Unrivaled Video Quality DeckLink 4K Prolets you work with compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD as well as 10-bit uncompressed video. When
working with uncompressed, all images are a mathematically perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source, without any generational loss, so you have the confidence you're working at the absolute highest
quality possible. Get sharper keying with green screens, cleaner compositions, superior color correction and more! Should you need to use compression, support for industry leading file formats
ensures that you can maintain the highest quality throughout post production. Advanced Technology Get the latest 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI technology so you can capture and
playback in full resolution Ultra HD video, while remaining fully compatible with all SD and HD-SDI equipment! That's 4 times the resolution of regular 1080 HD video at a massive 3840 x 2160 image
size! DeckLink SDI 4K and the DeckLink Studio 4K include 6G-SDI, while the advanced DeckLink 4K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G include Dual Link 12G-SDI connections for higher color resolution,
dual stream 3D stereoscopic support and frame rates up to Ultra HD 60p! The DeckLink 4K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G are the perfect choice for DaVinci Resolve editing and color correction!
Turbocharge your creativity! DeckLink 4K Procards support a massive range of video formats and resolutions combined with all types of video and audio
connections so you get the ultimate flexibility and quality. Work with the world's most popular audio and video editing software with ease. DeckLink cards capture from cameras, decks and live feeds
directly into editing, effects and broadcast design systems. Now with the DeckLink SDI 4K, DeckLink Studio 4K, DeckLink 4K Extreme and DeckLink 4K Pro you can handle any job your client presents to
you from regular SD and HD work all the way up to Ultra HD and 4K feature films!
Editing and Acquisition DeckLink 4K Proworks with the world's
most popular editing software and provides the highest quality connections to handle virtually any video format. Connect dual link 12G-SDI to DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G or the DeckLink 4K Pro for Ultra
HD 4K, 4:4:4, 2160p60 or stereoscopic 3D capture and playback within the editing software. If your software does not support direct capture from DeckLink cards then simply use the included
Media Express software to capture to a wide range of compressed and uncompressed video formats. DeckLink is also perfect for monitoring, allowing you to connect client monitors to the DeckLink
video output to preview work on big screen televisions! DeckLink supports Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro CC, plus with its WDM driver, a massive range of
Windows editing software as well!
On Set Acquisition When working on set with DaVinci Resolve, you can use Resolve Live to grade live from your camera. Resolve Live allows you to add
nodes and correctors live, then store grades to link up with the camera media later. No matter what quality camera you use, there is a DeckLink card with the connections to plug in direct and then
grade live. Use DeckLink cards to capture from cameras into specific, rare or custom file formats, so you can use live capture to prepare media in real time for your post production
workflow.DeckLink 4K Proworks with any format and new file formats and codecs can be added as third
party plug ins.
Visual Effects and Graphics DeckLink 4K Prois perfect for VFX work to capture in full color resolution
RGB 4:4:4 images without any sub sampling, giving the sharpest keys possible. Because DeckLink captures and plays back DPX, DVI and QuickTime files you can use your favorite VFX software such as
Fusion, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC and more.DeckLink 4K Proalso includes a custom
Photoshop CC plug-in allowing you to grab frames off the video input for image editing directly in Photoshop CC, even in Ultra HD! When working with Photoshop CC and After Effects CC, DeckLink uses
RGB colorspace eliminating illegal 100% RGB video levels and allowing accurate fill and key output for external keying of graphics and animation.
Audio Post DeckLink 4K Prois perfect for audio post production when working on sound tracks of television commercials, episodic television production and feature
films.DeckLink 4K Procards include multiple channels of analog audio, AES/EBU digital audio and 8 or 16 channels of embedded SDI
audio depending on the model. All DeckLink drivers work with the world's best Audio Post Production solutions such as ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. Live Streaming Made Easy Video Encoding DeckLink 4K Procards are fully compatible with popular video streaming software so you can broadcast live to online viewers! Also useDeckLink 4K Procards to capture direct from cameras or live production switchers and then integrate the high quality video into your live
streaming workflow. DeckLink cards support common streaming software such as Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster and Resolume Avenue 4. With DeckLink it's easy to create
high quality live, or on-demand broadcasts for the web of sporting events, webcasts, podcasts or concerts! Color Grading High color precision, high resolution and stereoscopic 3D support
in theDeckLink 4K Promodel makes it the perfect choice for DaVinci Resolve color correction. With DeckLink 4K models you can
even output live uncompressed Ultra HD 4K resolution, giving you the ultimate feature film workflow for advanced Hollywood projects. DeckLink 4K models have been developed to be the preferred solution
for DaVinci color grading and is the perfect match for the powerful features of DaVinci Resolve. DeckLink lets you live grade to precision broadcast monitors or video projectors for an amazing
client friendly color grading experience. Live Production DeckLink 4K Prois a powerful choice
for use with live production switchers.DeckLink 4K Pro's dual SDI output can be used for
generating fill and key output from RGB graphics and animations, or direct from Photoshop® CC with the included plug in. Generate titling and graphics for live production on workstations and then
present them to the switcher in real time. For streaming or capture into custom video formatsDeckLink 4K Procards simply
connect to the live production switcher video output and can be used to capture live!
Specifications
Connections
SDI Video Input
2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single link and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4.
SDI Video Output
2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single link and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4.
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
SDI Audio Output
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
Sync Input
Black burst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.
Computer Interface
PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe Slots.
Codecs
Supports
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422
(HQ), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes (LT), Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy), Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Software
Software Included
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop
Video and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Internal Software Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical Installation
PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
Video Standards
SD Format Support
525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL.
HD Format Support
1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x
1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60.
2K Format Support
2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25.
4K Format Support
3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60, 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M Level A and Level B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Metadata Support
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit.
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4 and 4:4:4:4
SDI Color Precision
8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in HD, 2K and 4K
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
Multiple Rate Support
SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time on output.
3D Processing
Left eye/right eye dual stream capture & playback.
Ultra HD to HD Down Conversion
Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD or HD to SD down converted signal on SDI B. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
HD Up Conversion
Built in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoom.
HD Cross Conversion
Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
Real Time Effects
Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.
