Blackmagic
DeckLink 8K PRO High Resolution 8K Capture and Playback
The ultimate digital cinema capture card! DeckLink 8K Pro features four quad
link 12G-SDI connections and works in all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K DCI frame
sizes. You get support for 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2, as well as 10 and 12-bit RGB
4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 color. In addition, you can work at up to 60 frames
per second in 8K and 120 frames per second in HD and 4K.
The four 12G-SDI connections support 16 channels of embedded audio each, for a
total of 64 channels. DeckLink Pro is perfect for the next generation of high
resolution, high frame rate and high dynamic range workflows!
In The Box
- DeckLink 8K Pro
- SD card with software and manual
Connections |
SDI Video Inputs |
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable. |
SDI Video Outputs |
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable. |
SDI Audio Inputs |
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K. |
SDI Audio Outputs |
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K. |
Sync Input |
Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
Computer Interface |
PCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots. |
Supported Codecs |
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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 |
DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility 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 3, compatible with 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Please check the Support pages to see the full system�requirements. |
Video Standards |
SD Video Standards |
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
HD Video Standards |
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
2K Video Standards |
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 29.97p, 2K DCI 30p, DCI 50p, 2K DCI 59.94p, 2K DCI 60p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF, 2K DCI 29.97PsF, 2K DCI 30PsF |
Ultra HD Video Standards |
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
4K Video Standards |
4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p, 4K DCI 50p, 4K DCI 59.94p, 4K DCI 60p |
8K Video Standards |
8K 23.98p, 8K 24p, 8K 25p, 8K 29.97p, 8K 30p, 8K 50p, 8K 59.94p, 8K 60p |
8K DCI Video Standards |
8K DCI 23.98p, 8K DCI 24p, 8K DCI 25p, 8K DCI 29.97p, 8K DCI 30p, 8K DCI 50p, 8K DCI 59.94p, 8K DCI 60p |
3D SDI Video Standards |
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 29.97p, 2K DCI 30p, DCI 50p, 2K DCI 59.94p, 2K DCI 60p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF, 2K DCI 29.97PsF, 2K DCI 30PsF
4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p, 4K DCI 29.97p, 4K DCI 30p, 4K DCI 50p, 4K DCI 59.94p, 4K DCI 60p
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
SDI Compliance |
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. |
SDI Metadata Support |
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
Audio Sampling |
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit. |
SDI Video Sampling |
4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
SDI Color Precision |
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 8K DCI 30p, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. |
Color Space |
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. |
Multiple Rate Support |
SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K and 8K. |
Processing |
Colorspace Conversion |
Hardware based real time on output. |
3D Processing |
Left eye/right eye dual stream capture & playback. |
Real Time Effects |
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
Others |
Operating Systems |
macOS 10.12 Sierra,
macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later,
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
Linux |
Power Consumption |
19 Watt |
Operating Temperature |
5� to 50� C�(41� to 122� F) |
Storage Temperature |
-20� to 60� C�(-4� to 140� F) |
Relative Humidity |
0% to 90% non-condensing |
Warranty |
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. |
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