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Connections
SDI Video Input1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
SDI Video Output1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
1 x 10 bit SD only, down converted or key.		1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
Analog Video Input1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.		1 x Component YUV on 3 BNC or RCA connectors switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
Analog Video Output1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.		1 x Component YUV on 3 BNC or RCA connectors switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
HDMI Video Input1 x HDMI type A connector.1 x HDMI type A connector
HDMI Video Output1 x HDMI type A connector.1 x HDMI type A connector
Analog Audio Input4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.2 Channels of analog audio via professional balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA connectors.
Analog Audio Output4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs.2 Channels of analog audio via professional balanced XLR connectors or unbalanced RCA connectors.
AES/EBU Audio Input2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector.
AES/EBU Audio Output2 Channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature.2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC or RCA connector.
SDI Audio Input8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.16 Channels embedded in HD. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
SDI Audio Output8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.16 Channels embedded in HD. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
HDMI Audio Input8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.2 channels embedded in SD and HD.
HDMI Audio Output8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.2 channels embedded in SD and HD.
Sync InputBlackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.
Device ControlSony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
Computer InterfaceUSB 3.0Thunderbolt™
Standards
SD Format Support625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC and 480p.625/25, 625p PAL and 525/29.97, 525p NTSC, 480p
HD Format Support720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60.720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60.
2K Format SupportNoneNone
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M.SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 296M
SDI Metadata SupportVITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.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 SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit.Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling4:2:24:2:2
Color Precision10-bit10-bit
Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709REC 601, REC 709
HDMI ConfigurationHDMI automatically configures to connected display.HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI ResolutionPixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision10 bit10 bit
Multiple Rate supportSDI, HDMI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI.SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD.
Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time.Hardware based real time.
3D ProcessingNoneNone
HD Down ConversionBuilt-in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, composite and s-video when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.Software based down conversion during video playback.
HD Up ConversionBuilt-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI and component analog.Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
HD Cross ConversionBuilt-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD.Real time 720HD to 1080HD during video capture.
Real Time EffectsAdobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects.Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects. Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer 6™ internal effects.
Extras
Software IncludedMedia Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows™.Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver.
Internal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
Physical InstallationRequires a computer with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 card. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.Requires computer with a Thunderbolt™ port. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
Operating System CompatibilityCompatible with Microsoft Windows 7™.Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later.
Product Warranty3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
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