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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Capture & Playback Card

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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Capture & Playback Card
Key Features
  • 8-Lane PCIe Gen2 I/O Card
  • Multi-Rate 12G-SDI & HDMI Connections
  • Supports UHD 4K & DCI 4K up to 60 fps
  • Single & Dual-Link 4:4:4:4/4:2:2 Signals
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G is an 8-lane PCIe Gen2 digital cinema capture and playback card with two multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs and outputs that accept resolutions from SD up to DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 60 fps. The card supports 10-bit YUV and 8-, 10-, and 12-bit RGB color, as well as up/down/cross conversions and 3D stereoscopic output at full bandwidth 4:4:4:4 RGB. The DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G features a mezzanine card design that has 4K HDMI input and output connectors on a second daughter card, along with connections for adding two optional optical fiber modules for Dual Link optical fiber SDI input and output. The card also supports AES/EBU balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs/outputs, analog video I/O, reference input, and RS-422 control via an included breakout cable.
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Blackmagic Design Extreme Overview

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G is an 8-lane PCIe Gen2 digital cinema capture and playback card with two multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs and outputs that accept resolutions from SD up to DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 60 fps. The card supports 10-bit YUV and 8-, 10-, and 12-bit RGB color, as well as up/down/cross conversions and 3D stereoscopic output at full bandwidth 4:4:4:4 RGB. The DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G features a mezzanine card design that has 4K HDMI input and output connectors on a second daughter card, along with connections for adding two optional optical fiber modules for Dual Link optical fiber SDI input and output. The card also supports AES/EBU balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs/outputs, analog video I/O, reference input, and RS-422 control via an included breakout cable.

Flexible Format Support
The card offers flexible format and system support, letting you work with compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, as well as 12-bit 4:4:4 uncompressed video. When working with uncompressed video, all images are pixel-for-pixel identical to the source, without any generational loss. This lets you get sharper keying with green screens, cleaner compositions, superior color correction, and more. Support for common file formats provides ready-to-edit files for use in popular editing, effects, and design software applications. DeckLink Studio 4K is compatible with Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-based workstations.
Optical Fiber Connections
Two optical fiber connections on the daughter card support optional optical fiber modules for Dual Link optical fiber SDI input and output. SMPTE compatible optical modules can be added for up to 12G-SDI speeds, allowing you to choose to connect equipment using optical fiber connections instead of regular BNC copper cables for much longer cable runs, even at 12 Gb/s speeds.
Key Features
  • 8-Lane PCIe Gen2 I/O card compatible with Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-based workstations and servers
  • Multi-rate 12G-SDI and HDMI connections accept SD, HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions
  • Supports UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) and DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 60 fps
  • Single- and dual-link 4:4:4:4/4:2:2 signals
  • 3D stereoscopic SDI output at full bandwidth 4:4:4:4
  • Up/down/cross conversions
  • Four channels of balanced analog audio I/O, 2 channels of AES/EBU balanced audio I/O, genlock/tri-sync input, and Sony RS-422 deck control port via included breakout cable
  • Optional optical fiber modules for Dual Link optical fiber SDI input and output
  • Breakout cable adds S-Video, composite, and component in/out and RS-422 control connectors
  • SD card with Media Express capture and playback software, and developer SDK for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Blackmagic Design Extreme Specs

Inputs/Outputs
System Connection
PCIe 2.0 x8
Video Inputs
2x BNC (12G-SDI)
1x HDMI (2.0b)
1x 3BNC (Component/Composite/S-Video)
Audio Inputs
No
Video Outputs
2x BNC (12G-SDI)
1x HDMI (2.0b)
1x 3BNC (Component/Composite/S-Video)
Simultaneous Multi-Input Support
Yes: 2 Simultaneous Inputs
Format Support
Input Video Format
Component / Composite / SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2)
DCI 4K at 23.98/24 fps
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
DCI 2KPsF 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94 fps
HDMI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0)
DCI 4K at 23.98/24 fps
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94 fps
Component
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94 fps
Composite
576i / 625 lines
480i / 525 lines
Input Audio Format
AES/EBU
Output Video Format
SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2)
DCI 4K at 23.98/24/25 fps
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 23.98/24/25 fps
DCI 2KPsF 23.98/24/25 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94 fps
HDMI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0)
DCI 4K at 23.98/24/25 fps
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 50/59.94/60 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94 fps
Component / Composite
480i / 525 lines at 59.94 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
Output Audio Format
AES/EBU
Embedded Audio
SDI: 16-Channel
HDMI: 8-Channel
Standards
Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 259M/292M/296M/372M/425M/435/2108-1/ST-2081/ST-2082/ST-2082-10
ITU -R BT.601/BT.656
HDR Support
:
Hardware
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.15
macOS 11.1 or Later
Linux
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Power
Power Consumption
Device: 30 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
Operating Humidity
0 to 90%
General
Dimensions
6.69" / 169.93 mm
Weight
0.66 lb / 299 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.85 x 6.1 x 3.15"

Blackmagic Design Extreme Reviews

Works Just like it should, very well

By Bruce
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-09-23

Install went easy. Replaced current one that had failed from a line high voltage spike. Nice quality. Used to capture video for streaming and long term storage.

Great Card with Flexibility

By Brandon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-05

I was looking for a card that could output 4k HDMI to power an LED wall. This card works great for that use case. It also has flexibility to power other monitors at the same time.

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does it do the same as deck link dua but in 4K? ...

does it do the same as deck link dua but in 4K? can I use it for key and fill for my ATEM?
Asked by: sergio
The DeckLink Duo provides additional features, but they do both support key and fill outputs. You can use the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G card to output a key and fill over SDI to your ATEM switcher.
Answered by: Zacky
Date published: 2022-10-23

Can I just send HD or 3G SDI into this? Can I ...

Can I just send HD or 3G SDI into this? Can I simultaneously run an HD and a 12G input?
Asked by: Wade
This card only supports 1 video input at a time. You can send it either HD/3G-SDI or 12G video in.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-10-15

Can the DeckLink 4k Extreme 12G support HDR?

Can the DeckLink 4k Extreme 12G support HDR?
Asked by: Myron
Yes. There is no metadata support over SDI. There is metadata support over HDMI.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-05-12

Does this card bypass Mac OS P3 color profile ...

Does this card bypass Mac OS P3 color profile over SDI/HDMI for direct 10bit rec.709 display?
Asked by: Andrew
Correct. All operating system settings are bypassed.
Answered by: Christopher
Date published: 2021-01-23

Can the 4k Extreme 12G downscale a full 4k DCI ...

Can the 4k Extreme 12G downscale a full 4k DCI frame to 1080p (to feed to an HD reference monitor)? I currently have their Miniconverter and that only does 4k DCI to 2k DCI and then crops off the sides of the 2K DCI image to display it at 1080p. Does this do the same and crop off the sides when going from 4k DCI to 1080p? Or will it give you the full width of the 4K DCI frame on a 1080p screen?
Asked by: Mark
No, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Capture & Playback Card can only down convert 4K UHD to 1080p HD and output a full image. It does not support 4K DCI to 1080p HD down convert. .
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2022-08-08

question

Hi, which SDI Cable Can I use to output 4K video? Because I was not able to find a 12G SDI Cable.
Asked by: Anonymous
As long as the two devices you are connecting are 12G, you can use any SDI cable. While you should consider build quality of the cable for your set up, just know any SDI cable will do the job.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Does the dual SDI I/0 12G in this unit support ...

Does the dual SDI I/0 12G in this unit support Dolby Vision HDR Dynamic Metadata in Davinci Resolve via iCMU?
Asked by: Willian
No, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Capture & Playback Card does not support dual UHD/4K HDR and Tone Mapped SDR outputs.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2022-08-23

Does this card support both key and fill outputs, ...

Does this card support both key and fill outputs, as well as a reference input in order to use an upstream connection with our broadcast switcher?
Asked by: kevin
Yes, this card has a reference input and supports key and fill outputs.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2022-03-16
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