Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D is a video-editing hardware, which features single and dual-channel SDI capture and playback for both regular 2D as well as new 3D stereoscopic workflows. It includes dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component/composite/S-video connections and 2 channels of AES/EBU audio in and out with a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input as well as 2 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. It is the first capture card to include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections for 4:4:4 RGB, 2K film, and 3D; the 10 Gb/s super fast connectivity makes for superior real-time effects. The video formats can be instantly switched between SD, HD, and 2K up to 1080p60. This unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL formats.
The Extreme 3D includes 16 channels of SDI embedded audio support for HD and 8 channels of SDI embedded audio for SD capture and playback with added genlock and deck control features. It is equipped with a fast video processor for 10-bit quality hardware up, down, and cross conversion. The built-in SD/HD internal keyer combines visual elements from separate sources into single images.
The hardware is geared up for 3D workflow using both interleaved and dual stream capture and playback. It works with a wide range of video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Eyeon Fusion. It also supports the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers, and more.
- Single and dual-channel SDI capture and playback for both 2D as well as 3D
- 3G SDI (3 Gb/s SDI) I/O, HDMI 1.3 I/O, analog component/composite/s-video I/O
- Full resolution HDMI I/O for connecting to any 2D or 3D HDMI TV or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring
- 2 channel AES/EBU unbalanced audio I/O, 2 channel balanced analog audio I/O
- 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 RGB, 2K film, and even 3D with a single BNC type connection
- Capture and playback 4:4:4 video when used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR, or view real-time playback of 2K film resolution at 24 fps
- Super fast 10 Gb/s connection provides unmatched real-time effects
- Switch between SD, HD, and 2K video formats up to 1080p60
- Compatible with NTSC and PAL
- 16 channels of SDI embedded audio support for HD as well as 8 channels of SDI embedded audio for SD capture and playback
- Genlock for video output synchronization
- Control a deck remotely via RS-422 for capture and playback of clips with timecode accuracy
- Includes a powerful video processor for incredible 10 bit quality hardware up, down and cross conversion
- Built-in SD/HD internal keyer for compositing of images
- Uses both interleaved/side by side and dual stream capture and playback for advanced 3D workflow
- Compatible with a wide range of equipment as well as software for optimum system integration
| Connections |
SDI Video Input: 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. SDI Video Output: 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3 Gb/s single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4. Analog Video Input: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video or Composite. Component supports HD and SD. Analog Video Output: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S-Video and Composite. Component supports HD and SD. HDMI Video Input: 1 x HDMI type A connector HDMI Video Output: 1 x HDMI type A connector SDI Audio Input: 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. SDI Audio Output: 16 Channels embedded in SD, HD and 2K. Analog Audio Input: 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. Analog Audio Output: 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. HDMI Audio Input: 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. HDMI Audio Output: 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. AES/EBU Audio Input: 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. AES/EBU Audio Output: 2 Channels unbalanced. Sync Input: Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD or 2K format. Device Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. Computer Interface: PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots. |
| Processing |
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time. HD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video when working in HD video formats on playback. Switch analog video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3. HD Up Conversion: Built-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog. Cross Conversion: Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. 3D Processing: Dual stream SDI capture & playback. Real Time Effects: Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X. Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, MJPEG and uncompressed. |
| System Requirements | Firmware Upgrade: Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. |
| System Requirements | PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
60%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Professional quality (5)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Improves performance (4)
- Easy to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (6), Business owner (3)
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Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Still includes paper asking customers to wait for full activation. At SD works just fine. Had problems in the 4x 1x slot of my Gigabyte mainboard. Worked fine in the 16x slot. Tech support by e-mail good in my opinion.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Easy install, drivers work perfectly, great with my HP Dreamcolor and HDP2 setup with FCP and Premiere, along with Apple Color. Not 5 stars because HDMI bracket taking up a whole slot in the back is annoying, and a complete waste. Have not used with deck control or capture yet, previous decklink models had unstable deck control issues, not sure if this has fixed that.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Great card, only 4 out of 5 because Decklink took away extended desktop. Easy to install and set up.
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
I purchased this card for it's advertised dual stream capture capabilities, but was greeted by a note in the box that said none of the 3d functionality was enabled. A firmware update available in April would enable these functions.
Now Mid-August, there was still no 3D update.
When I called Blackmagic's suppport line for information, they told me they had no slated release date for the update.
Even if I had hypothetically bought the decklink as a single channel card, the functionality was still rather limited. On a Mac you are locked to a narrow selection of codec and timeline options - 10 bit uncompressed, 8 bit uncompresed, 4:4:4, 4:2:2, Prores HQ (no support for Prores, Prores LT, or Prores proxy) and DVCPROHD. As a sony XDCAM user, I could not output a timeline without trancoding.
All in all, the card was a disappointment and I returned it...which is a shame. I really liked the media express application, and the idea of dual channel record was very appealing.
Until the 3d functionality is enabled, and codec support is expanded, I cannot recommend this product.
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
I purchased this card for it's advertised dual stream recording capabilities. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a notification in the box stating,
"Unfortunately the software update that supports dual stream 3D capture and playback was not quite ready when your Decklink Extreme 3d was manufactured. Please check our website for this update which we expect in late April."
It's August...and there is still not an update. Worse, I called Blackmagic support and they said they had no target date for it's release. Granted, they may just be covering themselves at this point - missing one date is bad enough, better not make it two. But still, it's kind of a BIG (HUGE) missing feature for a 3D card.
Even dual stream capture was enabled, I still might question the purchase. The card only supports 5 HD codecs on a Mac. Blackmagic 8 bit, 10 bit, DVCPROHD, Prores 444, and Prores 422 (HQ). It does not support Prores 422, LT, or Proxy. If you want to record or playback and alternate codec, you're out of luck. For my work, this simply isn't flexible enough for my needs...which is a shame. I really liked the Media Express application.
I returned the card.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
Works great with Final Cut HD
Pros
- Compact Design
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Poor Customer Service
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D:
The card works great. I knocked a star off because it has been over a week and I still have not received an answer to a customer support question, or even an acknowledgment that they've received my question and have any intention to respond. Blackmagic Design's support is not nearly as responsive as AJA and for that I can't rate this card 5 stars. I also could not utilize the HDMI daughter card because all slots are full in my Mac Pro. --Of note, I have not tested the '3D' features of this card at this time.
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What's in the Box
- Media Express
- Disk Speed Test
- LiveKey
- Blackmagic System Preferences and Driver on Mac OS X
- Blackmagic Control Panel and Driver on Windows
- Blackmagic Control Panel and Driver on Linux
- 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
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