Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K Capture & Playback Card
SKU: BDLKSTUDIO4K
- 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
- 2,609.00 AED
- 2,609.00 AED
- Unit price
- per
Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 10 cm
Weight: 0.8 kg
Description
xThe Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K Capture & Playback Card is a professional PCIe video capture and playback solution designed for broadcast, post-production, editing, live production, and studio workflows. It supports SD, HD, 2K, and Ultra HD 4K video while providing a wide range of digital and analog connections.
The DeckLink Studio 4K features 6G-SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 UHD 4K and DCI 4K video through single-link 6G-SDI. It also supports 10-bit 4:4:4 1080p through 3G-SDI, providing flexible video connectivity for professional production environments.
The card provides extensive analog connectivity through the included breakout cable, including component, composite, S-Video, balanced analog audio, and AES/EBU audio. It supports up to 16 channels of embedded SDI audio and 8 channels of embedded HDMI audio in HD, 2K, and 4K workflows.
The DeckLink Studio 4K includes HD-to-SD down-conversion, SD-to-HD up-conversion, and hardware cross-conversion between supported 720p and 1080p formats during playback. It also features internal SD keying, a reference input with Black Burst and Tri-Sync support, and RS-422 deck control for professional broadcast equipment.
The card supports professional codecs including Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, and uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, and 10-bit 4:4:4 video. It uses a PCI Express Gen 2 four-lane interface and is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux workstations and servers.
The system is a strong choice for broadcasters, editors, filmmakers, and post-production teams that need professional 4K capture and playback with flexible SDI, HDMI, analog, audio, synchronization, and deck control connections.
For more professional video capture equipment, explore our Capture Cards collection and Blackmagic Design range for additional broadcast and post-production solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K used for?
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K is a professional PCIe capture and playback card designed for broadcast, post-production, editing, live production, and studio workflows.
What video formats does the DeckLink Studio 4K support?
The DeckLink Studio 4K supports SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD 4K, and DCI 4K video formats.
Does the DeckLink Studio 4K support 6G-SDI?
Yes. It features 6G-SDI input and output and supports 10-bit 4:2:2 UHD 4K and DCI 4K through single-link 6G-SDI.
Does the DeckLink Studio 4K support HDMI?
Yes. The card includes HDMI Type A input and output for connecting compatible cameras, displays, and other video equipment.
Does the DeckLink Studio 4K support analog video?
Yes. The included breakout cable provides component YUV, composite, and S-Video inputs and outputs for working with analog video equipment.
Specs
x| SDI Video Input | 1 x 10-bit 6G-SDI via BNC Connector Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4 |
| SDI Video Output | 1 x 10-bit 6G-SDI via BNC Connector Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4 |
| Analog Video Input | Via included breakout cable: 1 x Component YUV on three BNC connectors (HD and SD) 1 x Composite 1 x S-Video |
| HDMI Video Input | 1 x HDMI Type A |
| HDMI Video Output | 1 x HDMI Type A |
| SDI Audio Input | 16 Channels embedded in HD, 2K, and 4K; 8 Channels embedded in SD |
| SDI Audio Output | 16 Channels embedded in HD, 2K, and 4K; 8 Channels embedded in SD |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 Channels embedded |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 Channels embedded |
| Analog Audio Input | 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors (via included breakout cable) |
| Analog Audio Output | 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors (via included breakout cable) Channels 3 & 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs |
| AES/EBU Audio Input | 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter (via included breakout cable) |
| AES/EBU Audio Output | 2 Channels unbalanced (via included breakout cable) Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output, for a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels |
| 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 | RS-422 deck control port (Sony-compatible) 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 Supported | 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 |
| Format Support | SD 625/25 PAL 525/29.97 NTSCHD 720p 50/59.94/60 1080i 50/59.94/60 1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/602K 2048x1080p 23.98/24/25 4K 3840x2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 4096x2160p 23.98/24/25 |
| 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 | 24-bit, 48 kHz |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2) |
| SDI 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 |
| HDCP Compatible | No. HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI video connections are switchable between SD, HD, 3G, and 6G formats |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based, real-time |
| HD Down Conversion | Built 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 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 | Built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion from 1280x720 to 1920x1080 and 1920x1080 to 1280x720 on playback |
| Real-Time Effects | Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects Avid Media Composer internal effects Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve |
| Supported Operating Systems | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Max OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later Windows 7 or Windows 8 Linux |
| Supported Applications | Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Smoke, Adobe Photoshop, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidcaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster |
| 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 and 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 |
| EMC certifications | FCC, CE and C-Tick |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104° F (5 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 90%, non-condensing |
| Length | 5.55" (14.10 cm) |
| Weight | 5.9 oz (167.3 g) |
