Blackmagic Design Decklink Studio 4K
Main Features:
- 6G-SDI Input/Output
- 4K HDMI Input/Output
- PCIe Interface
- Supports SD, HD, 2K, and 4K Formats
- UHD / DCI 4K 4:2:2 via 6G-SDI or HDMI
- 1080p 4:4:4 by Single-Link 3G-SDI
- Analog I/O via Breakout Cable
- Genlock, RS-422, SD/HD Keyer
- Down/Up/Cross Conversions
- Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux Compatbile
Details
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K Capture & Playback Card features 6G-SDI and 4K HDMI inputs/outputs which support resolutions from SD to Ultra HD 4K (3840x2160) and DCI 4K (4096x2160). Additionally, the DeckLink Studio 4K offers a wide range of video and audio connections via an included breakout cable. These connections consist of analog component, S-Video, composite video, two channels of AES/EBU audio, and four channels of balanced analog audio. The card also provides RS-422 deck control, a reference input, and a down converted SD output.
Specifications
Connection
SDI Video Input
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4
SDI Video Output
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4
Analog Video Input
1 x Component video on 3 BNCs. 1 x S-Video on S-Video connector. 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
Analog Video Output
1 x Component video on 3 BNCs. 1 x S-Video on S-Video connector. 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
HDMI Video Input
1 x HDMI type A connector.
HDMI Video Output
1 x HDMI type A connector.
Analog Audio Input
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4” jack connectors.
Analog Audio Output
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4” jack connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs.
AES/EBU Audio Input
2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.
AES/EBU Audio Output
2 Channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature.
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
SDI Audio Output
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K.
HDMI Audio Output
8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K.
Sync Input
Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD, 2K or 4K format.
Device Control
Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
Computer Interface
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 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 System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7 or Windows 8. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel 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 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots. Please see the full system requirements for Mac OS X™ and Windows 8™. Mac OS X™ systems require an Intel-based Mac Pro computer.
Software Applications
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro
Avid Media Composer
Adobe After Effects
Nuke - The Foundry
DaVinci Resolve
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Autodesk Smoke
Adobe PhotoshopVideo Standards
SD Format Support
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60.
2K Format Support
2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25.
4K Format Support
3840x2160p23.98, 3840x2160p24, 3840x2160p25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 4096x2160p23.98, 4096x2160p24, 4096x2160p25.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M 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 rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2)
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Configuration
HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution
Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions.
HDMI Color Precision
8-bit RGB, 10-bit YUV
Multiple Rate support
HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and UHD. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.
Copy Protection
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion
Built in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, Composite and S-Video when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
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 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog.
Cross Conversion
720HD to 1080HD on video capture.
Real Time Effects
Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later.
Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Linux
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's In The Box
- DeckLink Studio 4K
- SD Card
- Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control.
- HDMI bracket