Blackmagic Design BDLKSTUDIO4K PCIe DeckLink Studio 4K Capture and Playback Card
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The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K capture and playback card lets you effortlessly shift between a wide range of video formats. It features 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K inputs and outputs. Perfect for post production editing and broadcast design, it enables you to switch between SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD formats. This high performance capture and playback card features a plethora of analog and video connections including SD/HD/Ultra HD 6G-SDI, HDMI 1.4b, SD/HD component, composite, S-video, 4 channel balanced analog audio, 2 channel AES/EBU switchable to 6 channel out, Black Burst and Tri-Sync reference input, RS-422 deck control connections. When you're working with a vast amount of analog video and audio equipment, you'll appreciate the versatility of the DeckLink Studio 4K. It's compatible with workstations running on Mac, Windows 7 and Linux operating systems. Perform editing, paint and broadcast design and more with the ultimate future proof design!
- 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K
- Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4
- 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K
- Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4
- 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs
- 1 x Composite
- 1 x S-Video
- Component supports HD and SD
- 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs
- 1 x Composite
- 1 x S-Video
- 1 x SD-SDI
- Component supports HD and SD
- 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors
- Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs.
- 2 channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 and 4 and 5 and 6 output
- This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature
- 16 channels embedded in HD/2K/4K
- 8 channels embedded in SD
- 16 channels embedded in HD/2K/4K
- 8 channels embedded in SD
- Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports
- Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
- Firmware built into software driver
- Loaded at system start or via updater software
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
- 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 10-bit RGB HD
- 10-bit YUV in HD and 4K
- HDMI 1.4b
- Automatically configures to connected display
- DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects
- Avid Media Composer internal effects
Blackmagic Design BDLKSTUDIO4K PCIe DeckLink Studio 4K Capture and Playback Card
Connections
| SDI video inputs | |
| SDI video outputs | |
| Analog video inputs | |
| Analog video outputs | |
| Analog audio inputs | 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors |
| Analog audio outputs | |
| AES/EBU audio inputs | 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter |
| AES/EBU audio outputs | |
| SDI audio inputs | |
| SDI audio outputs | |
| HDMI video inputs | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| HDMI video outputs | 1 x HDMI type A connector |
| HDMI audio inputs | 8 channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K |
| HDMI audio outputs | 8 channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K |
| Sync input | Tri-Sync or Black Burst |
| Device 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, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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 | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux |
| Internal software upgrade | |
| 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 | |
| Other supported applications include | The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Steinberg Nuendo, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom |
Video Standards
| SD video standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD video standards | |
| 2K video standards (SDI only) | 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 only) |
| SDI compliance | SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 |
| SDI metadata support | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning |
| SDI video sampling | 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (4K is 4:2:2) |
| SDI color precision | 8, 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p25 2K DCI, 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes |
| Color space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| HDMI video sampling | 4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
| HDMI color precision | |
| HDMI configuration | |
| Audio sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit |
| Color precision | 10-bit |
| Color space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| HDMI resolution | Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions |
| Multiple rate support | HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and UHD. 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 output, SD on SD-SDI, Composite and S-Video outputs 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 | Software based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. |
| Cross conversion | Software based cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. |
| Real time effects | |
| Colorspace conversion | Hardware based real time |
Operating Systems
| Mac 10.15 Catalina, Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later | |
| Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit | |
| Linux |
Power Requirements
| Power consumption | 22 W |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating temperature | 5 to 40-degree-C (32 to 104-degree-F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 to 45-degree-C (-4 to 113-degree-F) |
| Relative humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
