Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G | 12G-SDI DCI 4K Ultra HD 60P PCIe Capture Playback Card
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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G | 12G-SDI DCI 4K Ultra HD 60P PCIe Capture Playback Card
Unleash the full potential of your video workflow with the DeckLink family of capture and playback cards. Designed for professionals in Hollywood feature films, episodic television, and high-end video production, DeckLink cards are the world's highest-performance solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Whether you're working with compressed formats like Apple ProRes and DNxHD or pristine 10-bit uncompressed video, DeckLink ensures a mathematically perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of your source material, guaranteeing zero generational loss and the highest possible quality for tasks like chroma keying, color correction, and visual effects.
With a wide range of models supporting everything from SD and HD to cutting-edge 8K resolutions, there is a DeckLink card for every job. They seamlessly integrate with all your favorite creative software, including DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and more. Featuring advanced connections like 12G-SDI, HDMI, and analog video, DeckLink provides unrivaled compatibility with a vast range of professional and consumer equipment, from broadcast monitors and projectors to older decks. Elevate your production to a cinematic level with the advanced technology, pristine quality, and versatile connections of DeckLink.
Key Features
- Broadcast Quality: Captures and plays back broadcast-quality 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB video.
- Wide Format Support: Works with virtually any video format and resolution, including SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, and 8K.
- Extensive Software Compatibility: Fully compatible with a wide range of professional editing, compositing, and audio software on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- High-Performance Connections: Features advanced 12G-SDI, HDMI, and analog connections for pristine video and audio.
- Uncompressed Quality: Supports compressed and uncompressed video, ensuring no generational loss and pristine quality.
- Developer SDK: Includes a free software developer kit for creating custom solutions.
Specifications
- Supported Codecs: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DVāNTSC, DVāPAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR and DNxHD, Apple ProRes family, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
- Computer Interface: PCI Express, with support for different generations and lane configurations depending on the model.
- Operating Systems: Mac OS, Windows, and Linux.
- Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
- Color Precision: Up to 12-bit RGB 4:4:4.
- Power Consumption: Varies by model (e.g., DeckLink Quad 2 is 22W, DeckLink Quad HDMI is 23W).
Package Contents
- DeckLink Capture and Playback Card
- Low-profile slot bracket (included with Mini models)
- SD card with software and manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G a multi-channel card? Can I capture from two cameras simultaneously?
No ā the card supports only one video input signal at a time. It has two 12G-SDI connectors, but these are used for a single video stream (dual-link, key/fill, or 3D stereoscopic), not for two independent camera feeds.
Does this card support HDR workflows?
Yes. It supports 10-bit YUV and up to 12-bit RGB with full color-bandwidth 4:4:4, and is compatible with wide color-space standards such as Rec. 2020.
What video formats and resolutions does it support?
It supports SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD (UHD), and DCI 4K (4096Ć2160) up to 2160p60 (4K 60fps). It also supports single-link and dual-link SDI (4:2:2 or 4:4:4), HDMI, analog component, S-Video or composite (via breakout), and optional optical-fiber modules.
What types of audio/video I/O does the card have?
Video I/O includes 2 Ć 12G-SDI inputs, 2 Ć 12G-SDI outputs, HDMI input/output, analog component video, S-Video or composite via switchable BNC breakout, and optional optical-fiber SDI. Audio I/O includes balanced analog XLR (2 channels), AES/EBU, embedded SDI audio (up to 16 channels), embedded HDMI audio, and full analog/video breakout via the included cable.
What PCIe slot / interface does the card require?
The card is an 8-lane PCIe (x8) device compatible with PCIe Gen2/Gen3, and it works in x8 or x16 slots.
Can it perform up/down/cross-conversion and stereoscopic (3D) output?
Yes ā it includes built-in up/down/cross conversion and supports 2D/3D stereoscopic output at full color-bandwidth (4:4:4 RGB) where supported.
