DeckLink HD Extreme

Dual-Link & 3Gbs SDI Support
Connect to Multiple Format Types
Switch between SD, HD & 2K
Capture & Playback of 4:4:4 Video
Real-Time Playback of 2K Film at 24fps
Bundled Software & Effects
Windows & Mac

Mfr#
BDLKHDEXT3
B&H Catalog # BLDLHDX3

The DeckLink HD Extreme from Blackmagic can connect to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL, and S-video equipment for capture and playback at the same time it switches between SD, HD, and 2K. It offers (2) channels of XLR analog audio input and output. This unit is well suited for use with HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers, and other similar equipment.

The DeckLink HD Extreme is different from its predecessor in its support of Dual-Link SDI and 3Gbs SDI. This functionality allows you to capture and play back 4:4:4 video when used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR. It can also be employed to view real-time playback of 2K film resolution at 24fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro.

Other features include packaged software utilities, real-time effects, and compatibility with most standard video software applications. This unit is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X systems. It is a PCI-Express, 4-lane card type that is compatible with 4, 8 and 16 PCIe slots.

• Dual-Link & 3Gbs SDI: This card supports of Dual-Link SDI and 3Gbs SDI.

• Multi-Format Support: It can connect to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL, and S-video equipment for capture and playback at the same time it switches between SD, HD, and 2K.

• XLR Audio: This unit offers (2) channels of XLR analog audio input and output.

• Equipment Interface: It is well suited for use with HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers, and other similar equipment.

• Advanced Features: Other features include packaged software utilities, real-time effects, and compatibility with most standard video software applications.

• Compatibility: The card is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X systems.

• Form Factor: It is a PCI-Express, 4-lane card type that is compatible with 4, 8 and 16 PCIe slots.

Inputs/Outputs: SDI Video Input:
2 x 10-bit BNC female
Supports single link 3Gbs and single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:4:4
SDI Video Output:
2 x 10-bit BNC female
Supports single link 3 Gbs and single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:4:
Supported Video Formats:
525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD and 2K switchable
Analog Video Input:
Component YUV/S-Video/ Composite switchable between SD and HD in Component
Analog Video Output:
Component YUV/S-Video/Composite switchable between SD and HD in Component
AES Audio Input:
2 channels unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio with sample rate converter
AES Audio Output:
2 channels unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio
SDI Audio Input:
16 channels in HD and 2K on Mac OS X and Windows, 8 channels in standard definition
SDI Audio Output:
16 channels in HD and 2K on Mac OS X and Windows, 8 channels in standard definition
Analog Audio Input:
2 channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio
Analog Audio Output:
2 channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio
HDMI Audio Input:
2 channels
HDMI Audio Output:
2 channels
HDMI Video Input:
Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games
HDMI Video Output:
Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video
HDMI Configuration:
HDMI automatically configures to connected display
HDMI Resolution:
Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device
HDMI Color Precision:
4:2:2 10 bit
Multiple Rate Support:
SDI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mbs standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gbs HD-SDI and 3 Gbs HD and 2K SDI
Sync Input:
Blackburst in SD or TriSync in HD
Device Control:
Sony compatible RS422 deck control port
Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
Settings Control:
DeckLink System Preference (Mac OS X)
Control Panel (Windows)
Updates:
Firmware for cards built into software driver
Loaded at system start, or via updater software

Standards: 2K Format Support:
2048 x 1556 at 24fps and 23.98fps capture and playback via SDI
HD Format Support:
1080PsF23.98/24, 1080i48, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 720p60 and 720p50
SD Format Support:
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC
SDI Compliance:
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601
Video Sampling:
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
Color Precision:
4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit
Color Space:
4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB
SDI Metadata Support:
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188
Audio Sampling:
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit
Card Type:
PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4,8,16 lane PCIe slots
Copy Protection:
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

Signal Processing: Colorspace Conversion:
Hardware based real time
HD Down Conversion:
Select output to use Dual Link 4:4:4 or select high quality down converter with HD-SDI on SDI A output, and SD-SDI output on SDI B output. Down Converter is always active when working in HD with the analog output selected to S-Video or composite. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles
HD Up Conversion:
Real-time up conversion from 720HD to 1080HD or SD to 720HD or 1080HD during video capture
Real-Time Effects:
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

Dimensions (HxWxD): PCI-Express 4-lane card type

Weight: Not specified by manufacturer