| Connections Decklink 4K Extreme Decklink Extreme 3G | ||
| SDI Video Input | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. |
| SDI Video Output | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. | 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. |
| Analog Video Input | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD. | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD. |
| Analog Video Output | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD. | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD. |
| HDMI Video Input | 1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing support. | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| HDMI Video Output | 1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing and 4K monitoring support. | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| Analog Audio Input | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. |
| Analog Audio Output | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. | 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. |
| AES/EBU Audio Input | 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. | 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. |
| AES/EBU Audio Output | 2 Channels unbalanced. | 2 Channels unbalanced. |
| SDI Audio Input | 8 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. | 8 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. |
| SDI Audio Output | 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. | 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| Sync Input | Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD or 2K format. | Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD or 2K format. |
| Device Control | Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. | Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control |
| Computer Interface | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 18 lane PCIe Slots. | PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots. |
| Standards | ||
| SD Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC. | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC. |
| HD Format Support | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60. | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60. |
| 2K Format Support | 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24, 2048 x 1556PsF25, 2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25. | 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24, 2048 x 1556PsF25, 2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25. |
| 4K Format Support | 3840x2160p/23.98, 3840x2160p/24, 3840x2160p/25, 3840x2160p/29.97, 3840x2160p/30. | None |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, 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. | 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 | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit. | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2) | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| Color Precision | 10-bit | 10 bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709. | REC 601, REC 709 |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI automatically configures to connected display. | HDMI automatically configures to connected display. |
| HDMI Resolution | Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions. | Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device. |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10-bit | 10 bit |
| Multiple Rate support | HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. | SDI, HDMI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD and 2K SDI. |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. | For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Processing | ||
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. | Hardware based real time. |
| 3D Processing | Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback. | Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback. |
| HD Down Conversion | Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video 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. | Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video 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. | 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 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. | Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. |
| Real Time Effects | Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects. | Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects. |
| Extras | ||
| 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. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux. | 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. 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. | Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. |
| Physical Installation | PCI Express 4 lane generatoion 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. | PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows 7 and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. |
| Product Warranty | 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. | 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. |
| Jitter Performance | ||
| Test Results | Test card was taken from a typical production run. The HD/SD-SDI output from DeckLink SDI was connected to a Tektronix WFM-700 HD-SDI waveform monitor and test signal video files were used. Test results can vary slightly from these results between different models tested due to component tolerances used in production. | Test card was taken from a typical production run. The HD/SD-SDI output from DeckLink SDI was connected to a Tektronix WFM-700 HD-SDI waveform monitor and test signal video files were used. Test results can vary slightly from these results between different models tested due to component tolerances used in production. |
The world's highest performance capture cards for Mac, Windows and Linux
High performance DeckLink cards are the solution you need when you’re looking to go well beyond regular HD workflows. With cutting edge video and feature film technologies built in, you get the best quality and technology available. DeckLink HD Extreme 3D includes the highest 4:4:4 quality and advanced 3D technology for both single stream and dual stream stereoscopic work. DeckLink 4K Extreme adds high resolution 4K playback that’s 4 times the resolution of regular 1080 HD for amazing quality you need to see to believe!View models >
High performance DeckLink cards are the preferred choice for DaVinci Resolve and have been optimized for color correction!
Advanced WorkflowHigh performance DeckLink cards are the solution you need when doing high performance work that demands quality. Plus you get the connections to handle any type of media your client requires! If you’re editing with Media Composer, Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro then you get the highest quality possible plus virtually every type of video and audio connection that exists! DeckLink takes care of moving your media in and out of your computer so it’s perfect for modern file based workflows. The DeckLink HD Extreme 3D and DeckLink 4K Extreme cards were developed to be the perfect solution for DaVinci color grading and has been designed to perfectly match the powerful features in the latest DaVinci Resolve 9.0!
World's Highest Quality Connections
With Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI connections and instant switching between SD, HD, 2K and 4K, DeckLink is the perfect capture and playback device for your work now, and well into the future! Connect all your I/O devices with 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog video in and out, as well as 16 channel SDI audio, genlock and tri-level sync, and serial deck control. The Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI connections easily handle 4:4:4 video, 1080p60 frame rates and dual stream 3D stereoscopic capture and playback. The DeckLink 4K Extreme model includes all these features as well as as full resolution 4K monitoring!
Connect to Any Video Equipment
The golden rule in television is you never know what your client is going to need next! That’s why high performance DeckLink cards have the connections and the quality to handle any job you throw at them! In demanding client environments, you are assured you have every kind of connection, quality, file format and software compatibility you need to do anything! Combined with the built in Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI and analog connections, is the highest precision audio that includes 2 channels of AES/EBU audio in and out with a sample rate converter on the
AES/EBU input as well as 2 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. Work with the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers and more. With built in Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI, you can capture and playback 4:4:4 video when used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR™, or view real time playback of 2K film resolution at 24 fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro.
3 Gb/s SDI Technology
DeckLink HD Extreme 3D and DeckLink 4K Extreme both include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections. 3 Gb/s SDI is the latest version of the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film connection and even 3D with a single BNC type connection. 3 Gb/s SDI runs twice the data rate of normal HD-SDI video, however it can instantly switch to traditional standard definition and high definition SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 RGB workflow or full resolution 2K feature film quality 24 fps 2048 x 1556 capture and playback. When using both connections for Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI you can get full 4K playback which is 4 times the resolution of regular 1080HD. Now you can handle film workflow as you can connect film resolution video around your facility using the same familiar workflow as a "normal" video job!
DeckLink 4K Extreme allows you to work in resolutions as high as 3840 x 2160
Unmatched Image QualityNow you can handle any job your client presents to you, from TVC to 2K and 4K feature films. DeckLink operates with both compressed and uncompressed video, so it can handle anything and you’re not locked into a single codec quality. When working with uncompressed video, all captured images are a perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source, without any generational loss or damaging compression, so you have the confidence you’re working at the absolute highest quality possible! Get the sharpest green screens, cleanest compositions, superior color correction and more! With mature drivers, award winning Media Express software, attractive design, and the highest quality video possible up to an amazing 4K, there is simply no more advanced capture and playback solution available.
Monitor your 3D and 4K work on a wide range of compatible 3D and 4K Televisions
Advanced Video Technology
High performance DeckLink cards include some of the latest and most advanced video technologies available today! The built-in Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI operates at 4 times the speed of a regular HD-SDI connection. You can use this speed for higher quality full color resolution 4:4:4 video that’s great for video effects and keying. 3 Gb/s SDI also allows higher frame rates video up to 1080p60! The built-in Dual Link SDI connections allow dual stream 3D where capture and playback is done via two independent
channels. The new DeckLink 4K Extreme model with Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI allows a new video standard for handling 4:2:2 4K playback for monitoring, and is fully compatible with the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K and Mini Converter SDI Multiplex products. Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4K with only 2 BNC cables, instead of the 4 BNC cables required in the past.
Compatible with all Video Software!
DeckLink is fully compatible with your favorite software. Blackmagic Design was one of the pioneers in open standard capture cards for high end broadcast and post production, so we have mature drivers that work with more software! All DeckLink files are open standard DPX and QuickTime format, so are compatible with all software. Decklink even includes a developer SDK and QuickTime API so you can develop your own custom solutions for Mac, Windows and Linux!
Mac OS X Software Support
For Mac OS X, you get drivers that work with fantastic editing software such as Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Symphony and Avid News Cutter. For visual effects get full compatibility with Adobe After Effects, The Foundry Nuke and Adobe Photoshop. For broadcast automation you can use Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG. For audio get compatibility with ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo & Cubase. For streaming use Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster. Color correction use is perfect for DaVinci Resolve. VJ use supports Resolume Avenue 4.
Windows Software Support
For Windows, you get access to a massive range of software because DeckLink supports more custom drivers as well as full WDM, DirectShow and even QuickTime support! For editing, use Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director and MAGIX Video Pro X4. For visual effects use After Effects, The Foundry Nuke, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop. For broadcast automation you get compatibility with Vidcaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay and Playbox AirBox. For GC use CasparCG or Magicsoft CG. Audio software supported includes Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. When streaming you get compatibility with Flash Media Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast and Livestream Procaster. Color Correction supports DaVinci Resolve. When used for digital signage, you can get compatibility with Harris Infocaster.
兼容更多软件！
DeckLink卡兼容您喜欢的软件！您可以使用DirectShow™和QuickTime™软件，或Media Composer 6™， Final Cut Pro™和Premiere Pro™等世界最受欢迎的剪辑软件！您可以用Photoshop™插件抓取和输出帧，也可以在After Effects™和Nuke™中实时预览。只有DeckLink可以在Windows、Mac OS X和Linux上支持如此多的软件，让您能够自如使用您常用的剪辑系统。
Final Cut Pro™
在 Final Cut Pro™中剪辑时，您可以用高质量10 bit HD-SDI连接HDCAM™、HDCAM™ SR、HD-D5™、DVCPRO HD™等高清录机，或者Digital Betacam™等标清录机。通过DeckLink，Final Cut Pro™可以从录机批采集、播放带有RT Extreme™实时特效的时间线，所有这些都是精确到取样的视音频同步。DeckLink卡支持很多Final Cut Pro™的高级特性：10 bit渲染、RT Extreme™、16通道音频、录机遥控、支持ProRes、JPEG、DV、DVCPRO、DVCPRO HD、8 & 10 bit无压缩媒体。DecLink卡已通过Apple™的Final Cut Pro™兼容性测试。
Avid Media Composer 6™
20年来，Avid Media Composer一直是业界最受欢迎的剪辑软件。Avid Media Composer 6系列软件，包括Avid Symphony和Avid NewsCutter，全面支持DeckLink HD Extreme 3D。支持全10 bit无压缩4:2:2和4:4:4质量的采集和播放，或直接压缩为Avid DNxHD或其他主流压缩格式文件。使用DeckLink HD Extreme 3D和Media Composer 6还可以对3D项目进行双视频流采集、剪辑、监看和播放。Media Composer 6沿用成熟界面设计，操作方便，它采用新开发的64 bit构架，支持实时复杂多层特技播放。Avid Media Composer 6通过DeckLink卡进行采集、剪辑、监看和播放，此卡是Mac OS X和Windows 7平台上Avid制作流程的绝佳伴侣。
Adobe Premiere Pro™
DeckLink卡是Adobe Premiere Pro的最高质量剪辑解决方案。随卡提供了全套Premiere Pro插件和录机遥控、对8 bit和10 bit无压缩AVI和QuickTime™文件以及Motion JPEG和DVCPRO HD 的支持，而且所有这些格式在相同的Premiere Pro时间线上不需渲染即可播放。 来自Mac OS X™系统的QuickTime™无压缩文件也可以跨平台共享！您甚至可以播放AVCHD、DSLR和XDCAM HD素材。DeckLink支持通过HD/SD-SDI采集和播放Premiere Pro的8通道音频，非常适合5.1环绕声剪辑。
Adobe After Effects™
Adobe After Effects是最受欢迎的包装工具之一。DeckLink 提供了很多专门特性让您可以充分利用这一软件！After Effects 是一款QuickTime™软件，因此完全兼容所有DeckLink媒体文件。在Windows™上，您也可以打开和生成Blackmagic无压缩8/10 bit AVI和QuickTime™文件。这些文件不需要渲染即可直接放入Final Cut Pro™或Premiere Pro时间线，因此您可以在不同的工具之间共享媒体文件。DeckLink 还提供了RAM预览播放功能，让您总能实时看到正在处理的画面。DeckLink卡是After Effects处理高端工作的理想选择。
Adobe Photoshop™
用DeckLink随卡附送的Photoshop插件可以直接在Photoshop™中采集或输出静帧。如果使用的是10 bit HD/SD-SDI，您甚至可以导入和导出16 bit全质量Photoshop™图像。用DeckLink的键功能可以将带有Photoshop™ alpha通道的标清图文叠加在输入的视频上。从DeckLink卡输出Photoshop图像可以确保您能看到正确的颜色、隔行以及场运动的效果。DeckLink卡使用均一增益，因此在把图形输出到磁带上时，不会出现非法色彩！
Avid Pro Tools™
Pro Tools是世界最受欢迎的音频后期制作工具。现在所有DeckLink卡都可以通过视频输出实时播放Pro Tools参考画面！如果为视频母版进行后期音频制作，在混音或者编辑的时候，很容易不小心将部分音频删掉，造成音画不同步。为您的ProTools系统添加一款DeckLink卡，在混音的时候同时播放音频和视频就可以消除这个问题。
附送Blackmagic小工具！
DeckLink卡还附带了Blackmagic LiveKey和Blackmagic Disk Speed Test™。LiveKey让您可以用SDI输出实时插入Logo和其他图文。Disk Speed Test检查完您的磁盘阵列后，会以视频帧率这种简单易懂的方式给出测试结果。
用LiveKey执行Alpha键混
DeckLink可以切换为标清或高清键卡，因此您可以用SDI输出连接一台外部切换台，实时插入Logo和其他图文。随卡附送的LiveKey工具让您可以打开和控制键，也可用于输出带有alpha通道的静态图像进行键操作。LiveKey还允许自定义键混程度，可制作出图文的淡入和淡出。如果您想为视频加上一个周期性出现的字幕，比如“不用于复制或发行”，可以使用LiveKey的自动模式，设定图文的循环出现和消失。
Disk Speed Test
现在配置一台能处理无压缩高清视频的高速阵列正在变得越来越简单。甚至SATA硬盘也可以绑在一起形成一台具有惊人速度和容量的低成本阵列。用免费附送的Disk Speed Test可以测试得到磁盘阵列的真实性能。测试结果为每秒的帧数。Disk Speed Test使用持续性的长数据块传输，模拟了采集和播放视频时的数据传输，因此比普通的磁盘测试工具测试结果更加准确。
附送Blackmagic Media Express
Blackmagic Media Express是一款随DeckLink卡附送的免费软件。Media Express让您能够批量采集和播放2D或双视频流立体3D的YUV、RGB QuickTime，AVI、DPX和ProRes、DVCPRO和MJPEG等压缩格式的文件。您还可以创建自己的播放列表、整理片段容器和添加元数据。Media Express非常适合搭配未自带直接采集和播放功能的剪辑软件使用，这样您就可以在这些剪辑软件中进行采集和播放了。它还支持XML和CMX EDL导入和导出，以及精确到帧的RS-422录像机遥控。这是一个完整的采集和播放解决方案！
 | 播放模式的播放列表 您可以载入并审看大量片段。在同一个播放列表中可以有DPX、MJPEG、无压缩YUV和RGB、ProRes、DVCPRO HD等多种格式。 |
 | 实时预览 按真实帧率精确审看素材片段。 |
 | 音频表 Media Express让您可以选择16个音频通道中的任意一个通道。要想听某一个通道，直接点击这个通道即可。 |
 | 采集、播放或输出母带 实时采集。播放单个或多个片段。通过插入或组合编辑输出母带。 |
 | 动态播放列表查找 Media Express的动态播放列表查找功能让列表管理变得更加简单。即使您有1000个素材片段，也能轻松找到想要的素材。 |
 | 片段信息 现在您可以看到您素材的所有重要信息，包括帧尺寸、帧率、色彩空间、格式和编解码器。 |
 | 简单易用的抓帧工具 Media Express让从视频抓帧变得十分简单。当想要的帧出现在预览窗口时，点击Grab Frame即可。 |
