Blackmagic Design Decklink 8K Pro - PCIe card

Introducing Blackmagic Design Decklink 8K Pro

DeckLink capture and playback cards are used daily in the production of feature films, TV series, music videos and commercials. Supporting state-of-the-art technologies such as 12G-SDI and 8K, DeckLink cards deliver excellent video quality. What's more, they work with more applications and platforms than other cards. Each DeckLink PCIe card can be installed in Mac, Windows and Linux servers and workstations for maximum flexibility!

DeckLink 8K Pro supports high-resolution 8K acquisition and playback!

DeckLink 8K Pro is an 8-line PCIe capture and playback card designed for the new generation of high-resolution 8K workflows. It features four 12G-SDI connections and supports all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 8K and 8K DCI image formats. DeckLink 8K Pro operates in 8- and 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV, as well as 10- and 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB. What's more, thanks to its Rec.2020 support, you'll get cinematic-quality digital images! What's more, it lets you work at 60 frames per second up to 8K, and offers 64 channels of audio. As its connections are bidirectional, you can use it to capture or playback 8K quad link, as well as to capture and playback single or dual link SDI sources simultaneously.

Perfect for SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K post-production!

Work with the video format and resolution you need! DeckLink cards let you capture images from your cameras, VTRs and live feeds directly into editing, effects and design software applications such as DaVinci Resolve. Depending on the model chosen, DeckLink cards offer compatibility with the full range of formats used for post-production of feature films, TV shows and high-end commercials. With 12-bit RGB support and 4:4:4 image quality, you can work with color-rich, wide dynamic range images. DeckLink boards also support high frame rates up to 60 fps, stereoscopic 3D and more. Some DeckLink models support both file-based and tape-based workflows, enabling you to achieve perfect monitoring on professional SDI monitors, HDMI TVs and even digital cinema projectors in editing and color-grading studios.

Choose your favorite model! There's a DeckLink model for every creative project! The high-performance DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G models feature state-of-the-art 12G technology for Ultra HD and 8K. You can also choose from 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI models offering different combinations of SDI, analog and HDMI connections. Blackmagic even offers multi-channel models that let you simultaneously capture and playback images from multiple sources using a single card! All models support integrated SDI audio, making them compatible with professional broadcast equipment such as recorders, monitors and projectors.

Superior connectivity

All DeckLink cards feature high-quality connections, so you get flawless video and audio, and can connect to a wide range of professional SDI equipment. DeckLink 8K Pro features 12G-SDI quad link connectivity, while other models offer 6G and 12G-SDI single and dual link, or 3G-SDI single link. In addition, some DeckLink boards feature analog component, S-Video and composite connections, as well as two channels of AES/EBU audio and 4 channels of analog balanced audio input and output. All models include a black burst/tri-sync reference input and serial device control. The 6G and 12G-SDI cards feature multi-rate connections that automatically detect SD, HD and Ultra HD video formats and switch rates. The advanced DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G models support more high-resolution DCI formats and higher frame rates!

Unrivalled video quality

DeckLink lets you work with compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, as well as uncompressed 10-bit and 12-bit RGB video. When you work with uncompressed video, all images are exact reproductions of the source without image degradation, so you work with the best possible quality. Get more accurate green screen overlays, sharper compositions, superior color correction and much more!

State-of-the-art technology

State-of-the-art 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI technologies enable you to capture and play back Ultra HD, 4K and 8K video at full resolution, while remaining compatible with SD and HD-SDI hardware! You get an incredible image resolution of 3840 x 2160, which is 16 times the resolution of standard 1080 HD video. The DeckLink SDI 4K and DeckLink Studio 4K models feature 6G-SDI connectivity. The high-performance DeckLink 8K Pro features 12G-SDI quad link connections, while the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G features 12G-SDI dual link connections for enhanced color depth, dual-stream stereoscopic 3D support and frame rates up to 60p. The DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G models are ideal for editing and color grading with DaVinci Resolve.

Use your favorite software: DeckLink boards work with your favorite software!

No other capture and playback card is supported by so many software applications for Mac OS X. Get drivers that work with the best editing software on the market, such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro and News Cutter. What's more, you benefit from full compatibility with Fusion, Nuke, After Effects and Photoshop for your visual effects. As for audio, DeckLink cards work with Fairlight audio from DaVinci Resolve, ProTools, Nuendo and Cubase. For streaming, you can use Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast and Livestream Producer.

DeckLink cards are compatible with a wide range of Windows software! They support WDM, DirectShow and QuickTime, so you can use applications such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, News Cutter, Premiere Prom Sony Vegas Pro and others. For visual effects, use Fusion, After Effects and Photoshop. In terms of audio software, Nuendo and Cubase are supported. For streaming, compatibility is assured with Flash Media Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast and Livestream Producer.

DeckLink cards are open-format acquisition cards, perfect for the development of video applications on Linux. They are specially designed for editing, color grading and audio post-production on DaVinci Resolve. A well-documented free SDK makes it easy to develop specific solutions to meet your requirements. Blackmagic Design's Media Express software is also available for acquisition and playback when DeckLink is used with the Linux operating system.

Boost your creativity!

DeckLink cards support a wide range of video formats and resolutions. They integrate all types of audio and video connections, giving you optimum flexibility and quality. Work effortlessly with the world's most popular editing software. DeckLink cards capture from cameras, VTRs and live feeds directly into editing, effects and design systems. With the DeckLink SDI 4K, DeckLink Studio 4K and DeckLink 8K Pro models, you can now take on any project your client throws at you, from SD or HD productions to those in Ultra HD, 4K or 8K!

Assembly and acquisition

DeckLink is compatible with the most popular editing software and provides top-quality connections that support virtually any video format, including DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Media Composer and Premiere Pro. What's more, thanks to its WDM support, you can work with a wide range of Windows editing software! If your software doesn't support capture from DeckLink cards, simply use the Media Express software supplied. This software lets you capture a wide range of compressed and uncompressed video formats. DeckLink cards are also ideal for monitoring on monitors, widescreen TVs and projectors.

On-set acquisition

When working with DaVinci Resolve on set, you can use Resolve Live to perform live grading from your camera. Resolve Live lets you add nodes and make corrections live, then store them for later use during your grading session. No matter what quality camera you're using, there's a DeckLink card with the connectivity you need to connect and calibrate live. Use DeckLink cards to capture from cameras in specific, rare or custom file formats. So you can use live capture to prepare real-time media for your post-production workflow. DeckLink works in any format, and new file formats and codecs can be added as third-party plug-ins.

Visual and graphic effects

DeckLink 8K Pro is ideally suited to VFX work because it enables 4:4:4 RGB capture in full color resolution without downsampling, resulting in extremely sharp keystrokes. As DeckLink captures and reads DPX, DVI and QuickTime files, you can use your favorite VFX software such as Fusion, Nuke, After Effects and many others. DeckLink also includes a custom Photoshop plug-in that lets you export captured images and edit them in the software. When working with Photoshop and After Effects, DeckLink uses the RGB color space and avoids illegal RGB video levels, enabling precise routing of fill and key signals for external graphics and animation overlay.

Audio post-production

DeckLink is perfectly suited to the audio post-production needs of commercials, TV series and feature films. DeckLink cards integrate multiple channels of analog audio, AES/EBU digital audio and 8 or 16 channels of integrated SDI audio, depending on the model. All DeckLink drivers work with the world's most advanced audio post-production solutions, such as Fairlight audio from DaVinci Resolve, ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase.

Quality presentations and media outreach

Because DeckLink cards support very high-resolution formats, you can connect them to digital cinema projectors, conference room projectors or large-screen TVs without any degradation in image quality. This makes them ideal for presentations where the audience needs to be able to see every detail, even from the back of the room. DeckLink is perfect for concerts, religious ceremonies, large-scale video installations, conferences, marketing events and any other large-scale video presentation!

Media distribution servers

Thousands of DeckLink cards installed in broadcast servers make it possible to get exciting content on the air every day, 24 hours a day. DeckLink cards are compatible with a wide range of server software such as Tools On Air just:in, live:cut, just:play and just:live; Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder, OnTheAir CG and many more! Use the inlay built into most DeckLink models as part of the playback workflow to overlay graphics on the live signal. For single-channel broadcast servers, DeckLink SDI 4K and DeckLink 8K Pro feature SDI input and output, plus a reference input. For maximum video channels per server, DeckLink Duo and DeckLink Quad 2 let you capture and play back two and eight independent SDI channels respectively. For rack-mounted servers requiring low-profile cards, DeckLink Mini models come with brackets of varying heights for installation in any PCIe slot.

Live streaming made easy: video encoding

DeckLink cards are fully compatible with popular video streaming software, making it possible to broadcast live programs over the Internet! Also use DeckLink cards for direct capture from live production cameras or mixers, then integrate the high-quality video into your live streaming workflow. DeckLink cards support popular streaming software such as Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Producer and Resolume Avenue 4. DeckLink makes it easy to create live or on-demand webcasts: from sporting events to webcasts, podcasts and concerts!

Calibration

Thanks to their color accuracy, high resolution and stereoscopic 3D support, DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme are ideal for color correction with DaVinci Resolve. You can even route video in uncompressed Ultra HD 4K resolution, giving you an impeccable workflow for high-end projects. DeckLink 4K models have been developed to go hand in hand with DaVinci Resolve color grading, and fit in well with the software's powerful features. DeckLink allows you to perform live color grading with your client on broadcast monitors or video projectors.

Live production

DeckLink works perfectly with live production mixers. Some DeckLink cards can be used to generate fill and key signals from RGB graphics and animations, or directly from Photoshop with the plug-in provided. Create titles and graphics on workstations, then send them to the mixer in real time to make your live production even more interesting. For streaming or capturing in custom video formats, DeckLink cards simply connect to the mixer's video output for live capture!