Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K

New DeckLink SDI 4K and the DeckLink Studio 4K models now include all the features of the previous models, but with faster 4 lane PCIe connections and 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K connections to allow SD, HD and Ultra HD capture and playback. These new cards also support capture and playback at the same time when used with software that supports this feature such as DaVinci Resolve. The new models replace the older DeckLink SDI and DeckLink Studio models, however are lower cost.

The new DeckLink 4K cards break new ground in offering Ultra HD, 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K connections at very affordable price points. DaVinci Resolve 11 customers will benefit from the capture and playback support as this lets them capture direct from cameras on set, grade the live video with multiple nodes of correction and then to output to an on set monitor all live. This makes lighting a film set easy and allows DOP’s, directors and colorists to work together to optimize the film’s look on set. Other features included in these new models that benefit DaVinci Resolve customers include new frame buffer formats supporting R10K RGB, higher frame rates and much more.

DeckLink Studio 4K
The larger DeckLink Studio 4K model is the perfect capture card for when you’re in a complex environment where you need to capture and playback with a mix of SDI, HDMI and analog devices. This can be common in post production facilities where customers never know what kind of format a client might need to use on a session. This model includes 6G-SDI, HDMI 4K and analog component, s-video and composite inputs and outputs all on separate connections, so multiple external devices can be connected all at once. This model also includes 2 channel AES/EBU and 4 channels of balanced professional analog audio inputs and outputs all on separate audio connections.

The DeckLink Studio 4K card includes all connections, apart from the SDI and HDMI connections via a 4 pin break out cable. An optional longer 2 meter break out cable can be purchased. DeckLink SDI 4K and DeckLink Studio 4K are the perfect solutions that can be installed inside high performance workstations for broadcast design, editing, paint, color correction, visual effects and more.

New SDK
OEM developers will also like the multiple new features in these models as they greatly benefit customized system development. These new features include full frame genlock timing, closed caption in all bit rates, automatic input detection support, better CRC input checking, extremely low latency and Direct GPU support, plus the ability to write pixels directly into the cards frame buffers and the ability to write their own custom drivers.

DeckLink Studio 4K Key Features
– 6G-SDI in and out, supports SD, HD up to 1080p60, 2K and Ultra HD capture and playback.
– HDMI 4K in and out, supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60.
– Component analog in and out, supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, s-video and composite.
– 4 channels of balanced analog audio in and out on jack connectors.
– 2 channel AES/EBU balanced audio in and out on jack connectors.
vGenlock/tri-sync input.
– Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control.
– Supports uncompressed 8, 10 and 12 bit and compressed video capture and playback.
– Plugs into older model MacPro, Windows and Linux computers.
– Supports DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro™, Adobe Premiere Pro™, Photoshop™, After Effects™ and more.
– Includes free developer SDK for Windows, Mac and Linux.
– Includes free Media Express capture and playback software for Windows, Mac and Linux.