Blackmagic Design Tech Spesification
DeckLink 4K Extreme
Technical Specifications
Description
DeckLink 4K Extreme features a high performance design for working in the highest film quality! Get 4 times the resolution of 1080 HD with full Ultra HD 4K capture and playback using 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K support. DeckLink 4K Extreme includes single and dual channel SDI connections for both regular 2D and 3D stereoscopic workflows as well as full resolution color RGB 4:4:4 capture and playback. Includes dual link 6G-SDI, HDMI 3D/4K and analog component, composite, S-video connections. Work in SD, HD and Ultra HD 4K. Also includes AES and analog balanced audio, 16 channel SDI audio, genlock, deck control, broadcast quality up, down and cross conversion, plus built in SD/HD internal keyer.
Price
IDR
(Call For Best Price)
Order Code
BDLKHDEXTR4K
Connections
SDI Video Input
2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.
SDI Video Output
2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.
Analog Video Input
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
Analog Video Output
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
HDMI Video Input
1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing support and Ultra HD support.
HDMI Video Output
1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing support and Ultra HD support.
Analog Audio Input
2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
Analog Audio Output
2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
AES/EBU Audio Input
2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.
AES/EBU Audio Output
2 Channels unbalanced.
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
SDI Audio Output
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
HDMI Audio Output
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
Sync Input
Black burst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format, 2K or 4K format
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 PCIe
Codecs
Supports: 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, 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 and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video 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 X, Windows and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
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Video Standards
SD Format Support
525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL.
HD Format Support
720p50, 59.94, 60, 1080i50, 59.94, 60 1080PsF23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
2K Format Support
1080PsF23.98, 24, 25 1080p23.98, 24, 25
Ultra HD Format Support
2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50*, 59.94*, 60*
*Output only
4K Format Support
2160p23.98, 24, 25
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
SDI Metadata Support
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 Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24-bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4* *4K is 4:2:2.
Color Precision
10-bit YUV up to 4K, 12-bit* RGB in HD and 2K *Output only
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Configuration
HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution
Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions.
HDMI Color Precision
10-bit RGB* in HD *capture only, output available in future software update. 10-bit YUV in HD and 4K.
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.
Processing
HD Down Conversion
Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video 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
Built in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog.
Cross Conversion
Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
Real Time Effects
Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
3D Processing
Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback.
Operating Systems

Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later.

Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Linux
Physical Specifications
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
What’s Included
DeckLink 4K Extreme
Software and manual SD card
Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control.
HDMI bracket
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty ( Call for information )