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.
The DeckLink 8K Pro, featuring 4x bi-directional 12G-SDI connections, each working in all SD, HD, UHD, 4K and 8K DCI frame sizes.
The Product |
The ultimate digital cinema capture card! DeckLink 8K Pro features four bi-directional 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 HD, 4K and 8K. The four 12G-SDI connections support up to 64 channels of embedded audio. DeckLink 8K Pro is perfect for the next generation of high resolution, high frame rate and high dynamic range workflows! |
Connections |
SDI Video Inputs4 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 Outputs4 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 Inputs16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K. 64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K. SDI Audio Outputs16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K. 64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K. Sync InputTri-Sync or Black Burst. Computer InterfacePCI 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 IncludedDaVinci 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 UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. Physical InstallationPCI 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. |
Software Applications |
DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Smoke, Adobe Photoshop CC, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Steinberg Nuendo, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D.
8K playback and capture is application dependent, check with your software vendor. |
Video Standards |
SD Video Standards525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 2K Video Standards2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 29.97p, 2K DCI 30p, 2K DCI 50p, 2K DCI 59.94p, 2K DCI 60p Ultra HD Video Standards2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 4K Video Standards4K 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 Standards8K 23.98p, 8K 24p, 8K 25p, 8K 29.97p, 8K 30p, 8K 50p, 8K 59.94p, 8K 60p 8K DCI Video Standards8K 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 Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 SDI ComplianceSMPTE 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 SupportRP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit. SDI Video Sampling4:2:2, 4:4:4 SDI Color Precision8, 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 SpaceREC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. Multiple Rate SupportSDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K and 8K. |
Processing |
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time on output. 3D ProcessingLeft eye/right eye dual stream capture & playback. Real Time EffectsDaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
Physical Specifications |
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Operating Systems |
macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit,
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What's Included?DeckLink 8K Pro SD card with software and manual |
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