Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini 12G-SDI Capture Card

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine 8K video with the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini's quad-link 12G-SDI inputs.
  • Enjoy low latency capture for seamless live streaming and video production workflows.
  • This video capture card supports a wide range of codecs, including ProRes and DNxHR.
  • Easily integrate into your existing setup with its PCI Express 8-lane interface.
  • Achieve high resolution video output with hardware-based real-time color space conversion.
  • Ensure a stable connection for all your professional video capture needs, guaranteed!
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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini Specifications

Connections

Connections

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  • SDI Video Inputs

    4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors.
    Supports SD/HD/2K/4K/8K, single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable

  • SDI Video Outputs

    4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors.
    Supports SD/HD/2K/4K/8K, single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable

  • SDI Audio Inputs

    16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
    64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K

  • SDI Audio Outputs

    16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K.
    64 Channels embedded in 4K/8K

  • Sync Input

    Tri-Sync or Black Burst

  • Computer Interface

    PCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots

Supported Codecs

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  • 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 and 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

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  • 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

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  • Physical Installation

    Low profile PCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements

Software Applications

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  • Software Applications

    DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Flame, Adobe Photoshop

Other supported applications include

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  • Other supported applications

    Steinberg Nuendo, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, vMix, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius X, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Vegas Creative Software Vegas Pro & Vegas Edit, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, VidblasterX Studio & Broadcast, CasparCG Server

  • Other supported applications (Contd.)

    Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Nautilus Studio NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch & Live Assist, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, NewBlue Title Live & Titler Pro, SGO Mistika, Zoom

Video Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

  • HD Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080p95.90, 1080p96, 1080p100, 1080p119.88, 1080p120
    1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30

  • 2K Video Standards

    2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2Kp95.90 DCI, 2Kp96 DCI, 2Kp100 DCI, 2Kp119.88 DCI, 2Kp120 DCI, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI

  • Ultra HD Video Standards

    2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60, 2160p95.90, 2160p96, 2160p100, 2160p119.88, 2160p120

  • 4K Video Standards

    4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI, 4Kp95.90 DCI, 4Kp96 DCI, 4Kp100 DCI, 4Kp119.88 DCI, 4Kp120 DCI

  • 8K Video Standards

    4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p30, 4320p47.95, 4320p48, 4320p50, 4320p59.94, 4320p60

  • 8K DCI Video Standards

    8Kp23.98 DCI, 8Kp24 DCI, 8Kp25 DCI, 8Kp29.97 DCI, 8Kp30 DCI, 8Kp47.95 DCI, 8Kp48 DCI, 8Kp50 DCI, 8Kp59.94 DCI, 8Kp60 DCI

  • 3D SDI Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080p95.90, 1080p96, 1080p100, 1080p119.88, 1080p120
    1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI , 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2Kp95.90 DCI, 2Kp96 DCI, 2Kp100 DCI,

  • 3D SDI Video Standards (Contd.)

    2Kp119.88 DCI, 2Kp120 DCI
    2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
    4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI, 4Kp95.90 DCI, 4Kp96 DCI, 4Kp100 DCI, 4Kp119.88 DCI, 4Kp120 DCI
    2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60, 2160p95.90, 2160p96, 2160p100, 2160p119.88, 2160p120

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2081-11, SMPTE 2081-12, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2082-11, SMPTE 2082-12 and SMPTE ST2108-1

  • 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 8Kp30 DCI, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes

  • Color Space

    REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

  • HDR Support

    HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics

  • Multiple Rate Support

    SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/4K and 8K

Processing

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  • Colorspace Conversion

    Hardware based real time on output

  • 3D Processing

    Left eye/right eye dual stream capture and playback

  • Real Time Effects

    DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects

Operating Systems

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  • Operating Systems

    Mac 13.0 Ventura
    Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
    Windows 10, 64-bit
    Windows 11
    Linux

Power Requirements

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  • Power Consumption

    18 W

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    41 Degree to 122 Degree F (5 Degree to 50 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 140 Degree F (-20 Degree to 60 Degree C )

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    7.1" (180.3mm)

  • Weight

    4.25 oz (120g)

  • UPC Code

    9338716008562

About Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini

Why Choose the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini 12G-SDI Capture Card?

The DeckLink 8K Pro Mini 12G-SDI Capture Card is the pinnacle of digital cinema technology, offering unparalleled performance for professionals in the film, television, and commercial production industries. This low-profile capture and playback card is equipped with four independent 12G-SDI Micro BNC connections, allowing it to seamlessly handle a wide range of video standards, including SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, 8K, and 8K DCI. Its support for high frame rate, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 video, and full Rec. 2020 color gamut makes it an ideal choice for next-generation high-resolution and high dynamic range workflows.

Designed for versatility, the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms, providing ultimate flexibility for any workstation or server setup. This capture card is a staple in Hollywood feature films, episodic television, music videos, and commercials, thanks to its cutting-edge 12G-SDI technology and 8K support. It ensures the highest quality video output and integrates seamlessly with a wide array of professional applications and platforms.

Perfect for post-production environments, the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini supports all file formats up to 8K DCI, enabling you to work with any video format and resolution required. Capture from cameras, decks, and live feeds directly into editing, effects, and design software like DaVinci Resolve. With 12-bit RGB support and 4:4:4 image quality, you can achieve deep color and high dynamic range work, along with high frame rate support up to 60 frames per second and stereoscopic 3D capabilities.

The DeckLink 8K Pro Mini features high-quality connections, including four independent mini BNC 12G-SDI ports, ensuring pristine video and audio quality. Some models also offer professional analog component, S-video, and composite connections, along with AES/EBU and balanced analog audio channels. All models include Black Burst/Tri-sync reference and serial deck control, with multi-rate connections that automatically adjust for SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats.

Experience unrivaled video quality with the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini, which supports both compressed formats like ProRes and DNxHD and 10-bit uncompressed YUV and 12-bit RGB video. This ensures that all images are a perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source, providing superior keying, composition, and color correction.

The DeckLink 8K Pro Mini is compatible with a wide range of software applications. On Mac, it supports DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, and more. For visual effects, it works with Fusion, Nuke, After Effects, and Photoshop. Audio compatibility includes Fairlight, ProTools, Nuendo, and Cubase, while streaming is supported with OBS, Wirecast, and Livestream Producer.

On Windows, the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini supports WDM, DirectShow, and QuickTime, making it compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, and Sony Vegas Pro. It also supports visual effects software like Fusion and After Effects, as well as audio software like Nuendo and Cubase. Streaming compatibility includes OBS, Xsplit Broadcaster, and Wirecast.

For Linux users, the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini is an open-standard capture card, perfect for developing Linux-based video applications. It works seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve for editing and color correction, and Blackmagic's Design Media Express is available for capture and playback. A free, well-documented SDK is also available for developing custom solutions.

Choose the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini 12G-SDI Capture Card for its advanced technology, superior video quality, and broad software compatibility, making it the ultimate tool for professional video production.

Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini Features

  • Supports 8K digital cinema standards
  • Equipped with 4 x 12G-SDI Micro BNC inputs/outputs
  • Compatible with SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, and 8K DCI
  • 12-bit RGB 4:4:4: Delivers high-quality color depth and detail
  • Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture pristine 8K video with the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini's quad-link 12G-SDI inputs.
  • Enjoy low latency capture for seamless live streaming and video production workflows.
  • This video capture card supports a wide range of codecs, including ProRes and DNxHR.
  • Easily integrate into your existing setup with its PCI Express 8-lane interface.
  • Achieve high resolution video output with hardware-based real-time color space conversion.
  • Ensure a stable connection for all your professional video capture needs, guaranteed!

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini 12G-SDI Capture Card
  • User Manual
  • Blackmagic Design 3 Year Limited Warranty