
Review Summary
1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
1 x 10-bit SD only, down converted or key
525i NTSC, 625i PAL, 720HD and 1080HD
1 x Component video on 3 BNCs
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
1 x Component video on 3 BNCs
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
2 channel unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio with sample rate converter
2 channel unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio
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 audio channels out when using this feature
8 channel embedded in SD and HD
8 channel embedded in SD and HD
4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors
4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors.
Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs
2 channels
2 channels
Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games
Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video
HDMI automatically configures to connected display
Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device
4:2:2 10 bit
Standard definition SDI and high definition SDI
Blackburst in SD and 1080i50, 720p50, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94 HD formats or TriSync in all HD formats
Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports
Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
DeckLink System Preferences (Intel Mac OS X) and DeckLink Control Panel (Windows)
Firmware for cards built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software
1080p23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50 and 720p59.94
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC
SMPTE 259M, 292/296M
4:2:2
4:2:2 10-bit
4:2:2 YUV
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188
Television rate of 48kHz at 24 bit
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1,4,8 and 16 lane PCIe slots
For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP
Hardware based real time
Built in hardware down conversion. High quality down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, Composite and S-Video outputs when working in HD video formats. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles
Real-time up conversion from 720HD to 1080HD during video capture
Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects in DV, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X
Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, FrameLink and Blackmagic driver
Firmware for cards built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots
Blackmagic Design 3 years limited warranty
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio SD/HD Capture Card is a 10 bit video card that works in SD and HD. DeckLink Studio includes SDI, HDMI and analog video, analog and digital audio, keying in SD, a hardware down converter all in a compact and incredibly low cost solution that's perfect for broadcast editing, paint and design. DeckLink Studio supports both SD and HD and plugs into any PCI Express Windows or Intel-based Mac Pro computer. DeckLink Studio includes SD/HD-SDI, SD/HD component, composite, S-Video, 4 ch balanced analog audio, 2 ch AES/EBU, blackburst and tri-sync reference input and RS-422 deck control connections.