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The DeckLink Studio 4K is a powerful PCIe capture and playback card designed to meet the demands of professional video workflows. Supporting SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats up to 2160p30, this versatile card delivers exceptional performance for broadcast, live production, and post-production environments. With a comprehensive range of connections, including 6G-SDI, HDMI, analog, and AES/EBU audio, the DeckLink Studio 4K offers unmatched flexibility for a variety of video and audio input and output needs.
This card supports 10-bit uncompressed video, ensuring superior image quality with accurate color fidelity, making it ideal for color grading and high-quality post-production. Additionally, it supports popular compressed formats like ProRes and DNxHD, catering to diverse workflows. Advanced HDR support further enhances visual quality, offering lifelike brightness, contrast, and color depth for modern production standards.
Designed for seamless integration into professional workflows, the DeckLink Studio 4K is compatible with industry-standard software, including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. Its PCIe Gen 2 interface ensures low-latency performance, making it ideal for real-time editing and playback. The compact PCIe design allows for easy installation in desktops and rack-mounted systems, providing a reliable and efficient solution for professional video production.
Key Features
- Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI Formats
Handles resolutions up to 2160p30 for flexible video capture and playback. - 6G-SDI, HDMI, and Analog Connections
Offers a wide range of input and output options for professional setups. - 10-bit Uncompressed Video Support
Ensures superior image quality with precise color accuracy for critical workflows. - Advanced HDR Support
Compatible with HDR formats for enhanced brightness, contrast, and color depth. - Seamless Software Integration
Works with DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. - Low-Latency PCIe Gen 2 Interface
Provides reliable performance for live production and post-production workflows. - Compact PCIe Design
Fits into desktops and rack-mounted systems for flexible installation.
Why Choose the DeckLink Studio 4K?
The DeckLink Studio 4K combines advanced features, flexible connectivity, and seamless integration to provide a comprehensive solution for high-quality video production. Whether you're working on broadcast, live events, or post-production, this card delivers the performance and reliability needed for professional workflows.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: BDLKSTUDIO4KEAN: 9338716002539
- In The Box -
- DeckLink Studio 4K
- SD card with software and manual
- Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control
- HDMI bracket
- Product Specifications -
Connections
- SDI Video Inputs
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4. - SDI Video Outputs
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4. - Analog Video Inputs
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video. Component supports HD and SD. - Analog Video Outputs
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video, 1 x SD-SDI. Component supports HD and SD. - Analog Audio Inputs
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors. - Analog Audio Outputs
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors. Channels 3 & 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs. - AES/EBU Audio Inputs
2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. - AES/EBU Audio Outputs
2 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. - SDI Audio Inputs
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD. - SDI Audio Outputs
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD. - 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
Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software 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
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. - Physical Installation
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Please check the Support pages on the Blackmagic Design 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.
Video Standards
- SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL - HD Video Standards
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 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 - 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
- 10-bit RGB HD
- 10-bit YUV in HD and 4K
- HDMI Configuration
HDMI 1.4b. Automatically configures to connected display. - 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
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. - Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 5.55in
- Weight: 5.9oz
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
22 Watts
EMC Certifications
- FCC, CE and C-Tick
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature
5° to 40° C (32° 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.
