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DeckLink 8K Pro G2

Technical Specifications

Description

DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is the ultimate PCIe capture and playback card for next-generation feature film production. With four bi-directional 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.1 connections, it supports every standard — from SD and HD to Ultra HD, 4K, and 8K. Using the free DeckLink SDK, you can configure up to four video streams in any direction, format, or frame rate up to 4K DCI 60p for true multi-channel workflows. It delivers pristine 8- and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2, plus 10- and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 color. Work at up to 120 fps in HD and 4K, or up to 60 fps in 8K, with support for up to 64 channels of embedded audio. DeckLink 8K Pro G2 — professional 8K without compromise.

Price

825.00 USD

Additional information

connections-sdi-video-inputs

4 x bi-directional 12G‑SDI; supports SD/HD/2K/4K/8K; single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4; 2D/3D switchable

connections-sdi-video-outputs

4 x bi-directional 12G‑SDI; supports SD/HD/2K/4K/8K; single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4; 2D/3D switchable

connections-sdi-audio-inputs

16 ch embedded in SD/HD/2K; 64 ch embedded in 4K/8K

connections-sdi-audio-outputs

16 ch embedded in SD/HD/2K; 64 ch embedded in 4K/8K

connections-hdmi-video-inputs

1 x HDMI 2.1

connections-hdmi-video-outputs

1 x HDMI 2.1

connections-hdmi-audio-inputs

8 ch embedded in TMDS; 32 ch embedded in FRL

connections-hdmi-audio-outputs

8 ch embedded in TMDS; 32 ch embedded in FRL

connections-sync-input

Tri‑Sync or Black Burst

connections-remote-control

1 x RS‑422 Out

connections-computer-interface

PCIe Gen3 x8; compatible with x8/x16 slots

supported-codecs

AVC‑Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV‑NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50/HD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, DNxHR/DNxHD, Apple ProRes (4444/422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), Uncompressed 8/10‑bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:4:4

software-included

DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic driver (Mac/Windows/Linux)

software-internal-software-upgrade

Firmware built into driver; loads upgrades at startup or via updater

physical-installation

PCIe Gen3 x8; requires 2 PCI slots + connection to computer power supply; Mac/Windows/Linux

software-applications-direct

DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Flame, Adobe Photoshop

software-applications-other

Steinberg Nuendo, OBS Studio, vMix, Nuke, Edius X, Sony Catalyst, Tools On Air, Softron, Wirecast, Resolume, Vegas, Corel VideoStudio, PowerDirector, VidblasterX, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit, DevTek, Metus Ingest, MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, ProPresenter, Ventuz, Class X, Glookast, NEMO3D, TouchDesigner, Scratch/Live Assist, WebClip2Go/[REC]Marker, NewBlue Titler, SGO Mistika, Zoom

sdi-video-standards-sd

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

sdi-video-standards-hd

720p50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95.90/96/100/119.88/120; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30

sdi-video-standards-2k-dci

2Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95.90/96/100/119.88/120 DCI; 2KPsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30 DCI

sdi-video-standards-ultra-hd

2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95.90/96/100/119.88/120

sdi-video-standards-4k-dci

4Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95.90/96/100/119.88/120 DCI

sdi-video-standards-8k

4320p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60

sdi-video-standards-8k-dci

8Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60 DCI

3d-sdi-video-standards

720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98–120; 1080PsF23.98–30; 1080i50/59.94/60; 2Kp23.98–120 DCI; 2KPsF23.98–30 DCI; 4Kp23.98–120 DCI; 2160p23.98–120

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, 274M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M, 425M level A/B, 2036‑1, 2048‑1, 2081‑10/11/12, 2082‑10/11/12, ST2108‑1

audio-sampling

48 kHz, 24‑bit

sdi-video-sampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4

sdi-color-precision

8/10/12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 8Kp30 DCI; 8/10‑bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes

color-space

REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

hdr-support-sdi

HDR static metadata packing, HLG, PQ

multiple-rate-support-sdi

Switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K/8K

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-sd

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-hd

720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95/96/100/119/120; 1080i50/59.94/60

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-ultra-hd

2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95/96/100*/119*/120* (*Uncompressed only)

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-4k-dci

4Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60/95/96/100*/119*/120* DCI (*Uncompressed only)

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-8k

4320p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50*/59.94*/60* (*Uncompressed only)

hdmi-2-1-video-standards-8k-dci

8Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50*/59.94*/60* DCI (*Uncompressed only)

hdmi-audio-sampling

48 kHz, 24‑bit

hdmi-video-sampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4, 4:2:0* (*depends on device/resolution/frame rate)

hdmi-color-precision

8/10/12‑bit* (*depends on device/resolution/frame rate)

hdmi-color-space

REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

hdr-support-hdmi

Dolby Vision (up to UHD & 4K DCI 60p), HDR static metadata packing, HLG, PQ

hdmi-configuration

HDMI 2.1 supports Deep Color and HDR; auto‑configures

multiple-rate-support-hdmi

Switchable between SD/HD/UHD/4K

copy-protection

HDMI input cannot capture from copy protected sources

processing-colorspace-conversion

Hardware real time on output

processing-3d-processing

Left/right eye dual stream capture & playback (SDI only)

processing-real-time-effects

DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer

operating-systems

Mac 14.0 Sonoma; Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later; Windows 10/11; Linux

power-consumption

30 W

environmental-operating-temperature

5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)

environmental-storage-temperature

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

environmental-relative-humidity

0% to 90% non‑condensing

whats-included

DeckLink 8K Pro G2; HDMI 2.1 mezzanine card; external power cable; spacers & screws; welcome wallet with QR code