The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro offers four 12G-SDI connections, each of which are bi-directional for quad link capture or playback. Resolutions from SD up to 8K are supported, making this one of the best cards for cinema-quality video capture.
William George (Marketing Project Manager) Says:
This card needs a PCI-Express x8 Gen 3 (or higher) connection to the motherboard, meaning it will compete for space with video cards in many systems. It also requires a supplemental PCIe 6-pin power connection and has an active cooling fan, which means this wouldn't be a good fit in a silent workstation. If you need multiple SDI inputs, though, this is the way to go!
This card needs a PCI-Express x8 Gen 3 (or higher) connection to the motherboard, meaning it will compete for space with video cards in many systems. It also requires a supplemental PCIe 6-pin power connection and has an active cooling fan, which means this wouldn't be a good fit in a silent workstation. If you need multiple SDI inputs, though, this is the way to go!
Model: Blackmagic BDLKHCPRO8K12G
Specifications
Card Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Blackmagic |
| Motherboard Connection | PCI Express x8 |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Full Height |
| Power Connector(s) | 6-Pin PCIe |
Dimensions | |
| Net Weight | 0.331 kg (0.7 lbs) |
Features
- SDI Video Inputs
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
SDI Video Outputs
4 x bi-directional 12Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K/8K. Supports 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
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.
