Blackmagic Design Decklink 8K Pro Cinema Capture Card

Overview of Blackmagic Design Decklink 8K Pro Cinema Capture Card

DeckLink 8K Pro is an advanced Generation 3, 8 lane PCI Express capture and playback card designed for high resolution 8K workflows. Featuring four 12G‑SDI connections, DeckLink 8K Pro supports all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI formats. In addition to 8K, the four 12G‑SDI connections can be configured for true multi channel capture and playback of 4 different video streams at any format or frame rate up to 4K DCI 60p using the free DeckLink SDK. DeckLink 8K Pro works in 8 and 10‑bit YUV 4:2:2, as well as 10 and 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 You also get full Rec. 2020 support for deep color and true digital cinema quality images! The bi-directional 12G‑SDI connections can be used for quad link 8K, single or dual link 4K, Ultra HD, HD and even SD. You can even capture and playback simultaneously!

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.

Features:

• 8-Lane PCIe Gen3 I/O Card
• Multi-Rate 12G-SDI
• Supports 8K and DCI 8K up to 60 fps
• Single & Dual Link 4:4:4/4:2:2 Signals
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux

Specifications:

• SDI 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.
• 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, DNxHR and 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 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. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
• Software Applications: DaVinci 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 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, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom.
• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60. 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080p95.90, 1080p96, 1080p100, 1080p119.88, 1080p120. 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30. 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2K Video Standards: 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2Kp95.90 DCI, 2Kp96 DCI, 2Kp100 DCI, 2Kp119.88 DCI, 2Kp120 DCI, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60, 2160p95.90, 2160p96, 2160p100, 2160p119.88, 2160p120
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI, 4Kp95.90 DCI, 4Kp96 DCI, 4Kp100 DCI, 4Kp119.88 DCI, 4Kp120 DCI
• 8K Video Standards: 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p30, 4320p47.95, 4320p48, 4320p50, 4320p59.94, 4320p60
• 8K DCI Video Standards: 8Kp23.98 DCI, 8Kp24 DCI, 8Kp25 DCI, 8Kp29.97 DCI, 8Kp30 DCI, 8Kp47.95 DCI, 8Kp48 DCI, 8Kp50 DCI, 8Kp59.94 DCI, 8Kp60 DCI
• 3D SDI Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60. 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080p95.90, 1080p96, 1080p100, 1080p119.88, 1080p120. 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30. 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60. 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI , 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2Kp95.90 DCI, 2Kp96 DCI, 2Kp100 DCI, 2Kp119.88 DCI, 2Kp120 DCI. 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI. 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI, 4Kp95.90 DCI, 4Kp96 DCI, 4Kp100 DCI, 4Kp119.88 DCI, 4Kp120 DCI. 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60, 2160p95.90, 2160p96, 2160p100, 2160p119.88, 2160p120
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2081-11, SMPTE 2081-12, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2082-11, SMPTE 2082-12 and SMPTE ST2108‑1
• SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
• Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24‑bit.
• SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
• SDI Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 8Kp30 DCI, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
• 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: Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit. Linux
• Power Consumption: 19 Watt
• Operating Temperature: 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing
• What's Included: DeckLink 8K Pro
• Warranty: 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.