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Black PCIe capture card with four SDI ports and metal bracket

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. DeckLink 8K Pro BMD-BDLKHCPRO8K12G video capturing device

SKU CH-52F8-WFEYA MPN BMD-BDLKHCPRO8K12G

PCIe Gen 3 x8 capture card with four bi-directional 12G-SDI ports for 8K DCI 30p ingest and playout

  • InterfacePCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 la
  • CodecsSupported Codecs: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital
  • Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M,
  • Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit.
  • ColorSDI Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up
  • Capture 8K DCI at 30p with four bi-directional 12G-SDI connections
  • Record in ProRes 4444, DNxHR and more with broad codec support
  • Work in 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 sampling up to 12-bit RGB precision
  • Connect via PCIe 8-lane Gen 3 slot compatible with 8 and 16 lane slots
  • Includes DaVinci Resolve and desktop drivers for Mac, Windows and Linux

DeckLink 8K Pro Capture Card

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro (BMD-BDLKHCPRO8K12G) is a PCI Express video capture card built for professional broadcast and cinema workflows. It installs in an x8 or x16 Gen 3 slot and provides four bi-directional 12G-SDI connections for ingest and playout.

Broadcast and Post-Production Studios

This card suits facilities that need multi-channel SDI I/O up to 8K DCI 30p with 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 precision and hardware colorspace conversion. It is not for systems lacking a PCIe x8 or x16 Gen 3 slot, or for workflows that require HDMI or analogue video connections.

Four Bi-Directional 12G-SDI Ports

Each of the four SDI ports handles SD, HD, 2K, 4K and 8K signals and can be configured as input or output. This single spec determines whether the card matches your router, camera or monitor chain.

Highlights

  • Capture 8K DCI at 30p with four bi-directional 12G-SDI connections
  • Record in ProRes 4444, DNxHR and more with broad codec support
  • Work in 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 sampling up to 12-bit RGB precision
  • Connect via PCIe 8-lane Gen 3 slot compatible with 8 and 16 lane slots
  • Includes DaVinci Resolve and desktop drivers for Mac, Windows and Linux

Specifications

BrandBlackmagic Design
ModelDeckLink 8K Pro (BMD-BDLKHCPRO8K12G)
InterfacePCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
CodecsSupported 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.
Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit.
ColorSDI Color Precision:
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 8K DCI 30p, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
Color Space:
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
VideoSD Video Standards:
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards:
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:
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 29.97p, 2K DCI 30p, 2K DCI 50p, 2K DCI 59.94p, 2K DCI 60p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF, 2K DCI 29.97PsF, 2K DCI 30PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards:
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards:
4K
SDISDI Video Inputs:
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
SDI Video Outputs:
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
SDI Audio Inputs:
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K.
SDI Audio Outputs:
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K.
SoftwareSoftware Included:
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 on Linux.
Internal Software Upgrade:
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical Installation:
PCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
Software ApplicationDaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
Adobe After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Autodesk Smoke
Adobe Photoshop CC
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 O
System RequirementsMac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit
Linux
Power Consumption19W
SpecificationSDI Metadata Support:
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Multiple Rate Support:
SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K and 8K.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time on output.
3D Processing: Left eye/right eye dual stream capture & playback.
Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
EMC Certifications:
EMC, FCC, CE, KCC and C-Tick
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 5 to 50 celsius degree
Storage Tempera
FeatureThe ultimate digital cinema capture card! DeckLink 8K Pro features four bi-directional 12G-SDI connections and works in all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K DCI frame sizes. You get support for 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2, as well as 10 and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 color. In addition, you can work at up to 60 frames per second in HD, 4K and 8K. The four 12G-SDI connections support up to 64 channels of embedded audio. DeckLink 8K Pro is perfect for the next generation of high resolution, high frame rate and high dynamic range workflows!
Weight0.50 lb.
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size180 × 137 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

How do I choose between the four bi-directional 12G-SDI ports on the DeckLink 8K Pro?

All four ports are identical bi-directional 12G-SDI connections supporting SD, HD, 2K, 4K and 8K DCI up to 30p. Each can be configured as an input or output, and they support single, dual-link or quad-link 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 operation.

What does the 12Gb/s SDI rating mean for real-world 8K capture?

A 12Gb/s SDI link carries one 8K DCI 30p stream at 10-bit 4:2:2 or 12-bit RGB 4:4:4. For higher frame rates or 4:4:4 at 8K you combine multiple ports in dual-link or quad-link mode.

What does PCI Express 8 lane generation 3 cap in practice?

The x8 Gen 3 slot provides enough bandwidth for four simultaneous 12G-SDI streams, enabling full quad-link 8K capture or playback without host-bus saturation.

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