Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2 Capture Card

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The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2 offers four 12G-SDI connections, each of which are bi-directional for quad link capture or playback, along with HDMI 2.1 input and output (one of each). Resolutions from SD up to 8K are supported, making this one of the best cards for cinema-quality video capture.
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Please note that the addition of HDMI in this G2 version increases the size of this capture card, which now takes up two expansion slots.

Model: Blackmagic BDLKHCPRO8K12GG2

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 12G‑SDI
    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
    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.

    HDMI Video Inputs
    1 x HDMI 2.1

    HDMI Video Outputs
    1 x HDMI 2.1

    HDMI Audio Inputs
    8 Channels embedded in TMDS.
    32 Channels embedded in FRL.

    HDMI Audio Outputs
    8 Channels embedded in TMDS.
    32 Channels embedded in FRL.

    Sync Input
    Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

    Remote Control
    1 x RS‑422 Out

    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.


DeckLink 8K Pro G2 includes four bi-directional 12G-SDI plus HDMI 2.1 connections to support all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K standards, making it the ultimate professional 8K PCIe capture and playback card for designed for feature film production. You can also use the free DeckLink SDK to configure up to 4 video streams in any direction, format or frame rate up to 4K DCI 60p, for true multi channel capture and playback. DeckLink 8K Pro G2 supports 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2, as well as 10 and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 color. In addition, you can work at up to 120 frames per second in HD and 4K, and up to 60 frames per second in 8K. The four 12G-SDI connections support up to 64 channels of embedded audio. DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is perfect for the next generation of high resolution, high frame rate and high dynamic range workflows