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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme PCIe - BMD-BDLKHDEXTR4K
Price: $945.25
MSRP: $995.00
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    • DCI / UHD 4K 4:2:2 by Single-Link 6G-SDI
    • DCI 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI
    • 1080p RGB 4:4:4 by Single-Link 3G-SDI
    • 1080p 4:2:2 by Single-Link HD-SDI
    • 1080p 4:4:4 by Dual-Link HD-SDI
    • Dual Channel 2D/3D Stereoscopic by SDI
    • Breakout Cable for Analog / RS-422
    • Genlock, Deck Control, SD/HD Keyer
    • Up/Down/Cross Conversion
    • Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux
    Item # BMD-BDLKHDEXTR4K
    Mfr # BDLKHDEXTR4K
    UPC # 9338716001822
    BA # BLDL4KEXT
    AS # B009D8YAXI
    AD # BMD4KE

    Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme

    DeckLink 4K Extreme features a high performance design for working in the highest film quality! Get 4 times the resolution of 1080 HD with full Ultra HD 4K capture and playback using 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K support. DeckLink 4K Extreme includes single and dual channel SDI connections for both regular 2D and 3D stereoscopic workflows as well as full resolution color RGB 4:4:4 capture and playback. Includes dual link 6G-SDI, HDMI 3D/4K and analog component, composite, S-video connections. Work in SD, HD and Ultra HD 4K. Also includes AES and analog balanced audio, 16 channel SDI audio, genlock, deck control, broadcast quality up, down and cross conversion, plus built in SD/HD internal keyer.

    Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme

    Connections

    SDI Video Input
    2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.

    SDI Video Output
    2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.

    Analog Video Input
    1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD.

    Analog Video Output
    1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD.

    HDMI Video Input
    1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing support and Ultra HD support.

    HDMI Video Output
    1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing support and Ultra HD support.

    SDI Audio Input
    2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.

    Audio Output
    2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.

    AES/EBU Audio Input
    2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.

    AES/EBU Audio Output
    2 Channels unbalanced.

    SDI Audio Input
    16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.

    SDI Audio Output
    16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.

    HDMI Audio Input
    8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.

    HDMI Audio Output
    8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.

    Sync Input
    Black burst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format, 2K or 4K format

    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 PCIe

    DeckLink 4K Extreme

    Codecs

    Supports: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, 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

    Software Included
    DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X and Windows. 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 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.

    Software Applications


    DaVinci Resolve

    Fusion Icon
    Fusion 8
    Final Cut Pro Icon
    Final Cut Pro X
    Premiere Pro Icon
    Premiere Pro CC
    Avid Media Composer Icon
    Avid Media Composer
    After Effects Icon
    After Effects CC
    Avid Pro Tools Icon
    Avid Pro Tools
    Steinberg Cubase Icon
    Steinberg Cubase

    Autodesk Smoke
    Photoshop Icon
    Photoshop CC

    Other supported applications include: Nuke, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidblaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster.

    Video Standards

    SD Format Support
    525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL

    HD Format Support
    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
    1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

    2K Format Support
    2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
    2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI F25PsF

    Ultra HD Format Support
    2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50*, 2160p59.94*, 2160p60*
    *Output only

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

    SDI Compliance
    SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.

    SDI Metadata Support
    VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.

    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 YUV up to 4K, 12-bit* RGB in HD and 2K *Output only

    Color Space
    REC 601, REC 709

    HDMI Configuration
    HDMI automatically configures to connected display.

    HDMI Resolution
    Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions.

    HDMI Color Precision
    10-bit RGB* in HD *capture only, output available in future software update. 10-bit YUV in HD and 4K.

    Multiple Rate Support
    HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.

    Copy Protection
    HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

    Processing

    HD Down Conversion
    Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video when working in HD video formats on playback. Switch analog video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.

    HD Up Conversion
    Built in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog.

    Cross Conversion
    Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback.

    Real Time Effects
    Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve. Colorspace

    Conversion
    Hardware based real time.

    3D Processing
    Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback.

    Operating Systems

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    Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,
    Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later.

    Windows Icon

    Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit

    Linux Icon

    Linux

    EMC Certifications

    FCC, CE and C-Tick

    Physical Specifications

    DeckLink 4K Extreme

    Environmental Specifications

    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

    Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme

    What's Included
    • DeckLink 4K Extreme
    • SD card with software and manual
    • Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control.
    • HDMI bracket
    Warranty 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.