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Connections
SDI Video Input 4 x 10/12-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable.1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
SDI Video Output 4 x 10/12-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable.1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
Analog Video InputNoneNone
Analog Video OutputNoneNone
HDMI Video InputNoneNone
HDMI Video OutputNoneNone
Analog Audio InputNoneNone
Analog Audio Output2 Channels of unbalanced analog audio via RCA connectorsNone
AES/EBU Audio InputNoneNone
AES/EBU Audio Output2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter via BNC connectorsNone
SDI Audio Input16 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K and 4K. 8 Channels embedded in 4K8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
SDI Audio Output16 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K and 4K. 8 Channels embedded in 4K8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
HDMI Audio InputNoneNone
HDMI Audio OutputNoneNone
Optical Fiber Video InputNoneNone
Optical Fiber Video OutputNoneNone
Optical Fiber Audio InputNoneNone
Optical Fiber Audio OutputNoneNone
Sync InputBlackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD, 2K or 4K format1 x sync input. 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 controlSony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
Computer InterfacePCI Express 8 lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.
Standards
SD Format Support625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 525/23.98 NTSC.625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
HD Format Support720p50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080PsF23.98, 1080Ps24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60.
2K Format Support2048x1080PsF23.98, 2048x1080p23.98, 2048x1080PsF24, 2048x1080p24, 2048x1080PsF25, 2048x1080p25, 2048 x 1556PsF23.98, 2048 x 1556PsF24, 2048 x 1556PsF25, 2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25.None
4K Format Support 3840x2160p23.98, 3840x2160p24, 3840x2160p25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 4096x2048p23.98, 4096x2048p24, 4096x2048p25, 4096x2160p23.98, 4096x2160p24, 4096x2160p25.None
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425MSMPTE 259M and 292M.
SDI Metadata SupportVITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188 and 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 and 24 bitTelevision rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:44:2:2
Color Precision8/10/12 bit10 bit
Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709, CIE 1931REC 601, REC 709
HDMI ConfigurationNoneNone
HDMI ResolutionNoneNone
HDMI Color PrecisionNoneNone
Multiple Rate supportSDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD 2K and 4K SDI.SDI 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.
Copy ProtectionN/AN/A
Processing
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real timeHardware based real time.
3D ProcessingDual stream and frame packed capture & playback.None
HD Down ConversionHD to SD on Video Capture or video playback.HD to SD on video capture or video playback.
HD Up ConversionSD to 720HD or 1080HD, 720HD to 1080HD on video capture.SD to 720HD or 1080HD on video capture.
Cross Conversion720HD to 1080HD on video capture.720HD to 1080HD on video capture.
Real Time EffectsApple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects. Adobe® 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, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Internal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical InstallationPCI Express 8 lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows 7 and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots. Please see the full system requirements for Mac OS X and Windows 7. Mac OS X systems require an Intel-based Mac Pro computer.
Product Warranty3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
Jitter Performance
Test Results

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Test card was taken from a typical production run. The HD/SD-SDI output from DeckLink SDI was connected to a Tektronix WFM-700 HD-SDI waveform monitor and test signal video files were used. Test results can vary slightly from these results between different models tested due to component tolerances used in production.

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