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Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro

Code: NMA/BDLKHCPRO8K12G
$1,125.00
The 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.

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DeckLink capture and playback cards are used every day on Hollywood feature films, episodic television programs, music videos, commercials and more! Featuring the latest cutting edge technologies such as 12G-SDI and 8K support, DeckLink cards give you the highest quality video and work with more applications and platforms than any other card. Every DeckLink PCI Express card can be installed in Mac, Windows and Linux based workstations and servers, giving you ultimate flexibility!

DeckLink 8K Pro

The DeckLink 8K Pro supports high resolution 8K capture and playback!

DeckLink 8K Pro is an advanced 8 lane PCI Express capture and playback card designed for the next generation of high resolution 8K workflows. Featuring four 12G-SDI connections, DeckLink 8K Pro supports all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 8K and 8K DCI frame sizes. DeckLink 8K Pro works in 8 and 10‑bit YUV 4:2:2 as well as 10 and 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 support, giving you deep color for true digital cinema quality images! In addition, you can work at up to 60 frames per second up to 8K, as well as up to 64 channels of audio. The connections are also bi-directional, so they can be used to capture or playback quad link 8K. Or, you can use them to capture a single or a dual link SDI source while simultaneously playing back another single or dual link SDI source!

Perfect for Post Production

SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K!

Work with any video format and resolution that you need! DeckLink cards let you capture from cameras, decks and live feeds directly into editing, effects and design software applications such as DaVinci Resolve. Depending on the model you choose, DeckLink cards support the complete range of formats used in today’s high end film, television and commercial post production. You get 12‑bit RGB support and 4:4:4 image quality for deep color and high dynamic range work, high frame rate support of up to 60 frames per second, stereoscopic 3D and more! There are DeckLink models to support either file or tape based workflows for perfect monitoring in editing and grading suites using professional SDI monitors, HDMI televisions and even digital cinema projectors.

Highest Quality Connections

Every DeckLink card features high quality connections so you get pristine video and audio along with compatibility for working with the widest range of professional SDI equipment. DeckLink 8K Pro includes quad link 12G-SDI, while other models feature single and dual link 6G and 12G‑SDI, or single link 3G-SDI. In addition, some DeckLink cards include a professional analog component, S-video and composite connections, along with 2 channels of AES/EBU and 4 channels of balanced analog audio in and out. All models include Black Burst/Tri-sync reference and serial deck control. The 6G and 12G-SDI cards feature multi rate connections that automatically detect and switch speed for working with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats. The advanced DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G support additional high resolution DCI formats and higher frame rates!

Unrivaled Video Quality

DeckLink lets you work with compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD as well as 10‑bit uncompressed YUV and 12‑bit RGB video. When working with uncompressed, all images are a mathematically perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source, without any generational loss, so you have the confidence you’re working at the absolute highest quality possible. Get sharper keying with green screens, cleaner compositions, superior color correction and more!

Specifications

SDI Video Input 4 x Bidirectional 12 Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K
Supports single, dual link, and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable
SDI Video Output 4 x Bidirectional 12 Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K
Supports single, dual link, and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable
SDI Audio Input 16 x Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K
8 x Channels embedded in SD
SDI Audio Output 16 x Channels embedded in 2K/HD/SD
64 x Channels embedded in 8K/4K
Sync Input Tri-Sync or Black Burst
Computer Interface PCI Express 8-lane generation 3, compatible with 8- and 16-lane PCI Express slots
Supported Codecs AVC-Intra
AVCHD
Canon XF MPEG2
Digital SLR
DV-NTSC
DV-PAL
DVCPRO50
DVCPROHD
DPX
HDV
XDCAM EX
XDCAM HD
XDCAM HD422
DNxHD
DNxHR
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
Supported Applications Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Smoke, 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, Nautilus NEMO3D
Video Standards DCI 8K Video Standards
8Kp: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

8K Video Standards
8Kp: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

DCI 4K
4Kp: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

UHD 4K
2160p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

2K
DCI 2Kp: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
DCI 2KPsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98

HD
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50

SD
525i: 59.94
625i: 50
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
SDI Metadata Support RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
Sampling Video:
4:2:2, 4:4:4

Audio:
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit
Color Precision SDI: 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
Deep Color Support Yes
Multiple Rate Support SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K and 8K
Colorspace Conversion Hardware-based, real time on output
3D Processing Left eye/right eye dual stream capture and 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
Operating Systems Supported macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 all 64-bit
Linux
Software Update 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
Power Consumption 19 W
EMC Certifications EMC, FCC, CE, KCC and C-Tick
Operating Temperature 41 to 122°F / 5 to 50°C
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions Depth: 6.45" / 16.38 cm
Weight 8 oz / 227.9 g