SDI Video Inputs
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4.
A capture and playback card that can switch seamlessly between SD, HD, and UHD, with an array of analog and digital video connections. |
The Product |
If you work with a wide range of analog video and audio gear, and need to move seamlessly between SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD, then DeckLink Studio 4K is perfect! DeckLink Studio 4K includes a massive number of analog and digital video connections including SD/HD/Ultra HD 6G-SDI, HDMI 1.4b, SD/HD component, composite, S-video, 4 ch balanced analog audio, 2 ch AES/EBU switchable to 6 ch out, Black Burst and Tri-Sync reference input, RS-422 deck control connections, keying in SD and a hardware down converter. Perform editing, paint and broadcast design and more with the ultimate future proof design! |
Connections |
SDI Video Inputs1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4. SDI Video Outputs1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4. Analog Video Inputs1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video. Component supports HD and SD. Analog Video Outputs1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video, 1 x SD-SDI. Component supports HD and SD. Analog Audio Inputs4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors. Analog Audio Outputs4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors. Channels 3 & 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs. AES/EBU Audio Inputs2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. AES/EBU Audio Outputs2 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 Inputs16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD. SDI Audio Outputs16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD. HDMI Video Inputs1 x HDMI type A connector. HDMI Video Outputs1 x HDMI type A connector. HDMI Audio Inputs8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K. HDMI Audio Outputs8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K Sync InputTri-Sync or Black Burst. Device ControlSony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. Computer InterfacePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, 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, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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 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 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 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. |
Video Standards |
SD Video Standards525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 2K Video Standards (SDI Only)2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p Ultra HD Video Standards2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 4K Video Standards4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p* SDI ComplianceSMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. SDI Metadata SupportRP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. SDI Video Sampling4:2:2, 4:4:4* SDI Color Precision8, 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p25 2K DCI, 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709 HDMI Video Sampling4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0 HDMI Color Precision10-bit RGB HD HDMI ConfigurationHDMI 1.4b. Automatically configures to connected display. Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit. Color Precision10-bit Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709 HDMI ResolutionPixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions. Multiple Rate SupportHDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and UHD. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Processing |
HD Down ConversionBuilt in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI output, SD on SD-SDI, Composite and S-Video outputs when working in HD video formats on playback. Switch analog video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles. HD Up ConversionSoftware based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. Cross ConversionSoftware based cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. Real Time EffectsDaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time. |
Physical Specifications |
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Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,
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What's Included?DeckLink Studio 4K SD card with software and manual Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control. HDMI bracket |
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