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Blackmagic Design DeckLink SDI 4K PCIe card with SDI ports and RS-422 control

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. BDLKSDI4K tv tuner

SKU CH-THY1-6J8CB MPN BDLKSDI4K

PCIe capture card adds single-link 6G-SDI 4K input and output with 10-bit processing and RS-422 deck control

  • TypeVideo Capture & Editing
  • SpecificationsDevice Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports. Se
  • InterfacePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16
  • Video SystemVideo Standards SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 P
  • Ports InSDI Video Inputs 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2
  • Ports OutSDI Video Outputs 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6Gb/s 4:2
  • Capture and play 4K over single-link 6G-SDI
  • 10-bit processing preserves full colour depth
  • 16-channel embedded audio in HD and 4K
  • RS-422 deck control for tape workflows
  • PCIe Gen 2 x4 fits 4, 8 or 16-lane slots

DeckLink SDI 4K capture and playback card

This PCIe card adds a single 6G-SDI input and output to Mac, Windows or Linux workstations. It handles SD, HD, 2K and DCI 4K formats with 10-bit processing and up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Sony-compatible RS-422 deck control and reference input are built in.

Suits SDI-only workflows.

Broadcasters and post houses that rely exclusively on SDI cabling will appreciate the clean single-link 6G-SDI path. Facilities that require HDMI monitoring, analogue video routing or multi-channel capture beyond one input should consider other interfaces.

Single-link 6G-SDI at 4K 4:2:2

The card delivers UHD and DCI 4K at 4:2:2 colour sampling over a single 6G-SDI connection. It also supports 1080p 4:4:4 over 3G-SDI. This spec defines whether your 4K pipeline can stay on one cable.

Highlights

  • Capture and play 4K over single-link 6G-SDI
  • 10-bit processing preserves full colour depth
  • 16-channel embedded audio in HD and 4K
  • RS-422 deck control for tape workflows
  • PCIe Gen 2 x4 fits 4, 8 or 16-lane slots

Specifications

BrandBlackmagicdesign
ModelBDLKSDI4K
TypeVideo Capture & Editing
SpecificationsDevice Control:
Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
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 10 bit 4:4:4.
Software:
Software Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Ma
InterfacePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
Video SystemVideo Standards
SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL.
HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 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.
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30.
4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p.
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.
Ports InSDI Video Inputs
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4.
SDI Audio Inputs
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
Sync Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Ports OutSDI Video Outputs
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3Gb/s 4:4:4.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
System RequirementsOperating Systems:
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
Linux.
FeaturesDeckLink SDI 4K is perfect when you need an SDI only solution but demand the highest quality SDI capture and playback. You get incredible quality 6G-SDI on any PCI Express Mac, Windows or Linux computer. DeckLink SDI 4K is the world's smallest and most affordable multi rate SD/HD and Ultra HD SDI video card that lets you connect to any SD, HD-SDI, 2K and Ultra HD equipment. You also get RS-422 deck control, internal keying and reference input for a complete solution for editing, paint, design and more.
Package ContentsDeckLink SDI 4K
SD card with software and manual
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum frame rate the DeckLink SDI 4K can sustain at 1080p before the 6G-SDI link becomes the bottleneck?

The card supports 1080p up to 60 fps over 6G-SDI 4:2:2, so the link itself is the ceiling at 60 frames per second.

How much heat or fan noise does the card add when it runs continuously in a workstation?

The DeckLink SDI 4K is a passive PCIe card with no onboard fan; it relies on case airflow and adds negligible acoustic noise.

Which slot type and operating system must the host computer already provide for the card to function?

A PCI Express x4 Gen 2 slot (compatible with x4, x8, x16) and Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit, macOS 10.11 or later, or Linux are required.

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