DeckLink SDI 4K is perfect when you need an SDI solution but require the highest quality SDI recording and playback. You get incredible quality 6G-SDI on any PCI Express Mac, Windows or Linux computer. DeckLink SDI 4K is the world’s smallest and most affordable multi-speed SD/HD and Ultra HD SDI video card that lets you connect to any SD, HD-SDI, 2K and Ultra HD equipment. You also get RS-422 deck control, internal keying and reference input for a complete solution for editing, painting, design and more.

SDI Video Inputs

1 x 10-bit SD / HD / 2K / 4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4.

SDI Video Outputs

1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6 Gb/s 4:2:2 and 3 Gb/s 4:4:4.

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.

Sync Entry

Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

Device Manager

Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.

Computer Interface

PCI Express 4 lane Gen 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.

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 startup or via updater software.

Physical Setup

PCI Express 4 Lane Generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Check the support pages for full system requirements.

HD Down-converter

Built-in high-performance hardware down-converter outputs HD or SD to SDI output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and mid-cut 4:3 styles.

HD Up Conversion

Software-based conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD when recording. 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. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine Effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.

Colorspace Conversion

Hardware-based real-time.