Unleash Professional 4K SDI Workflows

Step into the world of professional-grade video with the Blackmagic Design DeckLink SDI 4K, the ultimate solution for creators who demand the highest quality SDI-only capture and playback. Engineered for performance and reliability, this powerful PCIe card is the perfect addition to any modern post-production suite, broadcast environment, or live production setup. Whether you're working on a Mac, Windows, or Linux system, the DeckLink SDI 4K integrates seamlessly, providing a robust foundation for your creative projects.

At its core, the DeckLink SDI 4K features advanced 6G-SDI technology, making it one of the world's smallest and most affordable multi-rate video cards. This incredible versatility allows you to connect to a vast range of professional equipment, effortlessly switching between SD, HD, 2K, and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p30. The card's 10-bit color precision and support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 color spaces ensure your images are captured and displayed with stunning clarity, depth, and fidelity, preserving every detail of your original source. This makes it an indispensable tool for high-end editing, color grading, visual effects, and graphic design.

Beyond its exceptional video quality, the DeckLink SDI 4K is a complete, all-in-one solution. It includes essential professional features like Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control for managing broadcast decks, internal keying capabilities for creating graphics and titles, and a dedicated sync input for connecting to large studio systems. The included Blackmagic Desktop Video software provides you with a full suite of tools, including Media Express for capture and playback, Disk Speed Test to check your storage performance, and drivers for compatibility with leading creative software like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. Experience streamlined workflows and uncompromising quality with the DeckLink SDI 4K.

Key Features

Advanced 6G-SDI I/O: Single-link SDI connection for capturing and playing back SD, HD, 2K, and Ultra HD video.
Uncompromised 10-bit Quality: Capture and play back with incredible 10-bit color precision and 4:2:2/4:4:4 sampling.
Universal Compatibility: Works with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems via a high-speed 4-lane Gen 2 PCI Express interface.
Professional Deck Control: Integrated Sony™ compatible RS-422 port for precise control of broadcast decks.
Built-in Processing: Hardware-based colorspace conversion and high-quality down conversion for maximum flexibility.
Broad Software Support: Compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and more.
Comprehensive Audio: Supports up to 16 channels of embedded SDI audio for a complete audio/video solution.

Technical Specifications

Connections
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.
Computer Interface	PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane slots.
Video Standards & Specs
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 (SDI)	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, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M, 2081, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Metadata Support	RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Video Sampling	4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2)
Color Precision	10-bit
Color Space	REC 601, REC 709
Processing
Colorspace Conversion	Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion	Built-in hardware down converter. Outputs HD or SD on SDI output.
HD Up Conversion	Software based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture.
Cross Conversion	Software based cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD on playback.
Real Time Effects	Supports DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, and Avid Media Composer internal effects.