SDI Video Input
1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable.
The Mini Recorder records uncompressed, 10-bit video sources, both SDI and HDMI.
The Product |
Record uncompressed 10-bit video from SDI and HDMI video sources. DeckLink Mini Recorder switches between SD and HD video formats and is perfect for building ingest servers or other video solutions where you need to capture only in a low profile card! Includes two PCI Express shields for both full height and low profile slots. |
Connections |
SDI Video Input1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable. SDI Audio Input8 channels embedded in SD and HD. HDMI Video Input1 x HDMI 1.4 type A connector. HDMI Audio Input8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. Computer InterfacePCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 4, 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. |
Software |
Software IncludedMedia 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 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. |
Software Applications |
DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop CC, Media Express, 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. |
Video Standards |
SD Video Standards525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M and 292M. SDI Metadata SupportRP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. Color Precision8-bit & 10-bit. Video SamplingYUV 4:2:2. Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709. Multiple Rate SupportSDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definitlon and high definition. Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Processing |
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time. HD to SD Down ConversionSoftware based down conversion during video capture. HD Up ConversionSoftware based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox or 16:9 anamorphic. |
Physical Specifications |
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Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit. |
What's Included?DeckLink Mini Recorder Low profile slot bracket SD card with software and manual |
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