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DeckLink SDI 4K

Technical Specifications

Description

DeckLink SDI 4K is the ideal choice when you need an SDI-only solution without compromising on quality. With advanced 6G-SDI on PCI Express for Mac, Windows, and Linux, it delivers flawless multi-rate SD, HD, 2K, and Ultra HD capture and playback in the world’s smallest and most affordable SDI card. You also get RS-422 deck control, internal keying, and reference input — everything you need for professional editing, paint, design, and more. DeckLink SDI 4K — uncompromising SDI performance in the smallest form.

Price

325.00 USD

Additional information

sdi-video-inputs

1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4.

sdi-video-outputs

1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4.

sdi-audio-inputs

16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.

sdi-audio-outputs

16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.

sync-input

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

device-control

Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.

computer-interface

PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 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 & 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

Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS, Windows, Linux.

internal-software-upgrade

Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.

physical-installation

PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

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, plus third-party apps like Nuke, Edius, Nuendo, Catalyst, Wirecast, vMix, OBS, etc.

sd-video-standards

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

hd-video-standards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 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

ultra-hd-video-standards

2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30

4k-video-standards

4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.

audio-sampling

Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit.

video-sampling

4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2).

color-precision

10-bit.

color-space

REC 601, REC 709.

multiple-rate-support

SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and UHD.

processing

HD Down Conversion, HD Up Conversion, Cross Conversion, Colorspace Conversion, Real Time Effects.

operating-systems

Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later; Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11; Linux.

power-consumption

11 W

operating-temperature

5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

storage-temperature

-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

relative-humidity

0% to 90% non-condensing

whats-included

DeckLink SDI 4K