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The DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G is a high-performance digital cinema capture card designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional video production. It offers full-frame DCI 4K input and output via advanced 12G-SDI connections, supporting a wide range of formats including SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI at resolutions up to 4096 x 2160. With dual-link multi-rate 12G-SDI connections, it ensures compatibility with various video standards, facilitating seamless integration into diverse production environments.
This versatile card supports 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB color spaces, delivering exceptional color fidelity essential for high-end post-production workflows. It includes AES/EBU audio connections, providing high-quality digital audio integration. The DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G also features built-in up, down, and cross-conversion capabilities, allowing for flexible format conversions during capture and playback. Additionally, it offers 3D stereoscopic output at full bandwidth 4:4:4:4 RGB, catering to advanced 3D production needs.
Designed for compatibility with leading editing and color grading software, the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G integrates seamlessly into professional workflows. Its robust architecture ensures reliable performance, making it suitable for tasks ranging from live event broadcasting to feature film production. Whether you're capturing high-resolution footage or delivering pristine playback, this capture card provides the quality and flexibility required by industry professionals.
Key Features
- Full-Frame DCI 4K Support: Capture and playback at resolutions up to 4096 x 2160, accommodating the highest standards in digital cinema.
- Dual-Link 12G-SDI Connections: Multi-rate 12G-SDI connections ensure compatibility with SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats, supporting frame rates up to 60p.
- 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB Color: Supports high-quality color spaces for accurate color reproduction in professional post-production.
- AES/EBU Audio Integration: Provides professional digital audio connections for high-fidelity sound.
- Built-in Up, Down, and Cross-Conversion: Offers flexible format conversion capabilities during capture and playback.
- 3D Stereoscopic Output: Delivers full bandwidth 4:4:4:4 RGB output for advanced 3D production workflows.
Why Choose the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G?
The DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G provides unparalleled performance and versatility for professional video production. Its comprehensive format support, advanced color fidelity, and robust connectivity options make it an ideal choice for professionals seeking high-quality capture and playback solutions. Whether you're working on live broadcasts, post-production editing, or digital cinema projects, this capture card delivers the reliability and quality demanded by the industry.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: BDLKHDEXTR4K12GEAN: 9338716002881
- In The Box -
- DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
- HDMI mezzanine card
- Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control
- External power cable
- Product Specifications -
Connections
- SDI Video Inputs
- 2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single link and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4:4 and 2D/3D switchable.
- SDI Video Outputs
- 2 x 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single link and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4:4 and 2D/3D switchable.
- Analog Video Inputs
- 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
- Analog Video Outputs
- 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
- Analog Audio Inputs
- 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
- Analog Audio Outputs
- 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
- Optical Fiber Inputs/Outputs (Optional)
- 2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber.
- AES/EBU Audio Inputs
- 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.
- AES/EBU Audio Outputs
- 2 Channels unbalanced.
- SDI Audio Inputs
- 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
- SDI Audio Outputs
- 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
- HDMI Video Inputs
- HDMI type A connector with support for 2160p60.
- HDMI Video Outputs
- HDMI type A connector with support for 2160p60.
- 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
- Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
- Computer Interface
- PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express with HDMI or SDI mezzanine card.
Supported Codecs
- AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 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
- DaVinci Resolve, 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
- Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
- Physical Installation
- PCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Blackmagic Support pages on their site to see the full system requirements.
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.
Standards
- SD Video Standards
- 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
- HD Video Standards
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
- 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 2K Video Standards (SDI Only)
- 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
- 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
- Ultra HD Video Standards
- 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
- 4K Video Standards
- 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p (25p over SDI only)
- 3D Video Standards SDI
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30
- 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
- 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
- 3D Video Standards HDMI
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- SDI Compliance
- SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
- SDI Metadata Support
- RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
- Audio Sampling
- Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit.
- SDI Video Sampling
- 4:2:2, 4:4:4
- SDI Color Precision
- 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to UHD 30p, and 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
- 8, 10 & 12-bit (Deep Color)
- HDMI Configuration
- HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
- Multiple Rate support
- HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. 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.
Software
- Ultra HD Down Conversion
- Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down converted signal on SDI outputs C & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD only TV.
- HD to SD Down Conversion
- HD to SD with down converted signal on SDI output B, Component and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
- HD Up Conversion
- Built in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog.
- HD Cross Conversion
- Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
- Real Time Effects
- DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
- Colorspace Conversion
- Hardware based real time on output.
- 3D Processing
- Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 6.69in
- Weight: 0.66lb
Operating Systems
- Mac 10.11 El Capitan, Mac 10.12 Sierra, Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
- Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
- Linux
Power Requirements
- Power Consumption: 30 Watts
EMC Certifications
- FCC, CE and C-Tick
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Hassle Free Returns
At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.
Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.
Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.
How to return or exchange an item:
- In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
- To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
- To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
- Place the original package into a shipping carton.
- Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
- Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
- The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
- Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
- Send pre-authorized returns to:
Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
2875 E. Patrick Lane, Suite O
Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.
Rules:
- All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition,
unopened in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories. 15% restocking fee on any opened items. If you are going to return, do not open the box. - 25% restocking fee on LitePanels, Anton Bauer and Sachtler returns.
- Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
- Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
- RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
- Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.
*No Return/Exchange On:
- No Returns on Blackmagic Design purchases.
- Any Electronically Delivered Software
- 3D Printers & Accessories
- Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
- Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
- Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.
