Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

Details

Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

Blackmagic SKU:BMD-BDLKHDEXTR4K12G | Helix SKU:BMDBDLKHDEXTR4K12G

Overview

Advanced digital cinema capture card featuring full frame DCI 4K input and output via 12G-SDI! You get dual link multi rate 12G-SDI connections that work with SD, HD and Ultra HD even in Ultra HD 60p, as well as full frame DCI 4K at 4096 x 2160 resolution up to 25p! Capture 10-bit YUV or full color bandwidth 12-bit RGB. Includes AES/EBU audio, up, down and cross conversion, plus built in 3D stereoscopic output at full bandwidth 4:4:4:4 RGB! No other capture and playback card supports more video formats and video connections!

Specifications

Connections

SDI VideoInputs

2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.

SDI VideoOutputs

2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.

Analog VideoInputs

1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD.

Analog VideoOutputs

1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD andSD.

Analog AudioInputs

2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLRconnectors.

Analog AudioOutputs

2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLRconnectors.

Optical Fiber Inputs/Outputs(Optional)

2 x 12Gb/s OpticalFiber.

AES/EBU AudioInputs

2 Channels unbalanced with sample rateconverter.

AES/EBU AudioOutputs

2 Channels unbalanced.

SDI AudioInputs

16 Channels embedded inSD/HD/2K/4K.

SDI AudioOutputs

16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.

HDMI VideoInputs

HDMI type A connector with support for 2160p60.

HDMI VideoOutputs

HDMI type A connector with support for 2160p60.

HDMI AudioInputs

8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K

HDMI AudioOutputs

8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.

SyncInput

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

DeviceControl

Sony compatible RS422 deck controlport. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.

ComputerInterface

PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots with HDMI or SDI mezzaninecard.

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, Uncompressed 10bit4:4:4.

Software

SoftwareIncluded

DaVinci Resolve, Media 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 onLinux.

Internal SoftwareUpgrade

Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updatersoftware.

PhysicalInstallation

PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full systemrequirements.

Software Applications

DaVinci Resolve

Fusion

Final Cut ProX

Adobe Premiere ProCC

Avid Media Composer

Adobe After EffectsCC

Avid Pro Tools

Steinberg Cubase

Autodesk Smoke

Adobe PhotoshopCC

Other supported applications include: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, NautilusNEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch.

Standards

SD VideoStandards

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50PAL

HD VideoStandards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94,1080i60

2K Video Standards (SDI Only)

2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI25PsF

Ultra HD VideoStandards

2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94,2160p60

4K VideoStandards

4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p,4K DCI 25p (playback only)

3D Video StandardsSDI

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30,
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI25PsF

3D Video StandardsHDMI

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30,
1080i50, 1080i59.94,1080i60

SDICompliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2108-1, ITU-R BT.656 and ITURBT.601.

SDI MetadataSupport

RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closedcaptioning.

AudioSampling

Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at24bit.

SDI VideoSampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4

SDI ColorPrecision

8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to UHD 30p, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in allmodes

ColorSpace

REC 601, REC709, REC 2020

HDRSupport

HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. (HDMI supports static HDR metadataonly)

HDMI VideoSampling

4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0

HDMI ColorPrecision

8, 10 and 12-bit (Deep Color).

HDMIConfiguration

HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connecteddisplay.

Multiple Ratesupport

HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD andHD.

CopyProtection

HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution ofcontent.

Processing

Ultra HD DownConversion

Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down converted signal on SDI outputs C & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD onlyTV.

HD to SD DownConversion

HD to SD with down converted signal on SDI output B, Component and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut4:3.

HD UpConversion

Built in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and componentanalog.

HD CrossConversion

Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HDonplayback.

Real TimeEffects

DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internaleffects.

ColorspaceConversion

Hardware based real time onoutput.

3DProcessing

Dual stream and frame packed capture andplayback.

Physical Specifications

Operating Systems

Mac 10.13 High Sierra,
Mac 10.14 Mojave orlater.

Windows 7, 8.1 and 10,all 64-bit.

Linux

Power Requirements

PowerConsumption

30Watts

EMC Certifications

FCC, CE and CTick

Environmental Specifications

OperatingTemperature

5 to 40 C (41 to 104 F)

StorageTemperature

-20 to 45 C (-4 to 113 F)

What’s Included

DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

HDMI mezzaninecard

SD card with software andmanual

Breakout cable for analog and RS-422control.

External powercable

Warranty

3 Year Limited Manufacturer’sWarranty.