Blackmagic DeckLink Studio 4K

Technical Details

Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K The Blackmagic Design's DeckLink Studio 4K is a robust PCIe capture and playback card, boasting 6G-SDI and 4K HDMI inputs/outputs. It accommodates resolutions ranging from standard definition right up to Ultra HD 4K (3840x2160) and DCI 4K (4096x2160).

The package includes a breakout cable for analogue component, S-Video, composite video, a duo of AES/EBU audio channels, and a quartet of balanced analogue audio channels.

Extra features encompass RS-422 deck control, a reference input, and an SD down-converted output. The card supports compressed formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, alongside 10-bit uncompressed video for impeccable quality, facilitating superior keying, colour correction, and compositing. It's compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux workstations, providing flawless integration with widely-used editing and design software.

Key Features

• 6G-SDI and 4K HDMI inputs/outputs
• Supports resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K and DCI 4K
• Supports compressed formats such as ProRes and DNxHD
• 10-bit uncompressed video
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux workstations

The DeckLink Studio 4K provides flexible format support, including 10-bit 4:2:2 UHD/DCI 4K via 6G-SDI and 10-bit 4:4:4 1080p over single-link 6G-SDI.

It also features 8-bit RGB and 10-bit YUV HDMI output, along with HD-to-SD down-conversion, SD-to-HD up-conversion, and hardware cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p. Additional capabilities include internal SD keying, genlock support (blackburst and tri-sync), and embedded audio handling-16 channels for SDI and 8 channels for HDMI in HD/2K/4K (8 channels for SDI in SD).

Its PCIe interface ensures broad compatibility with workstations and servers, making it ideal for professional broadcast and post-production workflows.