Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder
Unlock broadcast-quality video capture on your desktop with the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder. This powerful yet compact PCIe card is the ultimate solution for professionals and enthusiasts who demand pristine, uncompressed 10-bit video from a wide array of sources. Whether you're building a custom ingest server for a production house, creating a high-performance live streaming rig, or developing a unique video solution, the DeckLink Mini Recorder delivers unmatched versatility and quality in a small footprint.
Engineered for flexibility, the card features both a 10-bit SD/HD-SDI input and a standard HDMI 1.4 input, allowing you to connect to virtually any professional camera, deck, switcher, or consumer device. It intelligently switches between all common SD and HD video formats up to 1080p30, ensuring seamless integration into your existing workflow. The uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV capture means you get the highest possible video fidelity, preserving the full color depth and detail for post-production, color grading, and archiving without any generational loss from compression codecs.
The DeckLink Mini Recorder’s low-profile design makes it incredibly adaptable. It ships with both full-height and low-profile PCI Express shields, so it fits perfectly in everything from standard tower workstations to slim, space-constrained server chassis. It draws power directly from the PCIe slot, simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter. With broad compatibility across Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems, and support for the most popular video software—including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, OBS Studio, and vMix—this capture card is a robust and reliable engine for all your video capture needs.
Key Features
- Broadcast-Quality Capture: Record pristine, uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 video for maximum image fidelity.
- Versatile SDI & HDMI Inputs: Connect to a vast range of professional and consumer video sources with dedicated SDI and HDMI 1.4 ports.
- Compact Low-Profile Design: Perfect for space-constrained builds, servers, and portable solutions. Includes both full-height and low-profile slot brackets.
- Wide Format Compatibility: Automatically switches between all common SD and HD video formats, including NTSC, PAL, 720p, and 1080p up to 30 fps.
- Extensive Software Support: Works flawlessly with your favorite editing, streaming, and effects software on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Embedded Audio Capture: Captures up to 8 channels of perfectly synchronized, uncompressed 24-bit 48kHz audio via both SDI and HDMI.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connections | |
| SDI Video Input | 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable |
| SDI Audio Input | 8 channels embedded in SD and HD |
| HDMI Video Input | 1 x HDMI 1.4 type A connector |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 channels embedded in SD and HD |
| Computer Interface | PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 4, 8, and 16 lane slots |
| Supported Video Standards | |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M and 292M |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definition and high definition |
| Processing & Quality | |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Video Sampling | YUV 4:2:2 |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time |
| HD Down Conversion | Software based down conversion during video capture |
| HD Up Conversion | Software based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.