SDI Video Input |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
SDI Video Loop |
4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs |
SDI Video Output |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
SDI Video Repeated Output |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
Optical Fiber Input/Output |
Upgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber |
HDMI Video Input |
HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
HDMI Video Output |
HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
Analog Video Input |
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC |
Analog Video Output |
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC |
SDI Audio Input |
16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K |
SDI Audio Output |
16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K |
HDMI Audio Input |
8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K |
HDMI Audio Output |
8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K |
Analog Audio Input |
4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors |
Analog Audio Output |
4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors |
AES/EBU Audio Input |
2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector |
AES/EBU Audio Output |
2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector |
Mic Input |
1 x 48 V microphone input via XLR connector Phantom power switchable via software control |
Timecode Input |
1 x XLR input |
Timecode Output |
1 x XLR output |
Sync Input |
1 x Reference input Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD |
Sync Output |
1 x Reference loop output Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD |
Device Control |
2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control |
Computer Interface |
Thunderbolt 3, PCI Express |
Power |
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
Codecs |
Supports: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, 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 |
Internal Software Upgrade |
Firmware built into software driver Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software |
SD Format Support |
SDI: 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL
HDMI: 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL |
HD Format Support |
SDI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x 1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60
HDMI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60 |
2K Format Support |
SDI: 2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25 |
Ultra HD Format Support |
SDI: 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60
HDMI: 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60 |
4K Format Support |
SDI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25
HDMI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24 |
SDI Compliance |
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level A, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656, and ITU-R BT.601 |
SDI Audio Sampling |
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit |
SDI Video Sampling |
4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4 |
SDI Color Precision |
8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4. |
SDI Color Space |
REC 601, REC 709 |
SDI Configuration |
SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3 Gbps via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12 Gbps on SDI A or dual link 6 Gbps on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output down-converted HD. |
SDI Metadata Support |
HD RP188 Closed captioning |
HDMI Audio Sampling |
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit |
HDMI Video Sampling |
4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
HDMI Color Precision |
10-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in 4K |
HDMI Configuration |
HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and automatically configures to connected display |
Multiple Rate Support |
HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. |
Copy Protection |
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Encoding |
Hardware based real time H.265 encoder |
Colorspace Conversion |
Hardware based real time |
3D Processing |
Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback |
Ultra HD Down Conversion |
Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C and D |
HD to SD Down Conversion |
Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD with down-converted signal on SDI output B, Component, and Composite NTSC/PAL. 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 zoom, and 16:9 zoom. |
HD Cross Conversion |
Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback. |
Real Time Effects |
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
Physical Installation |
Requires computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCIe slot. PCIe cable and interface card available separately. Please check support pages to see the full system requirement. |
Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan or later Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 |
Power Requirements |
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
Operating Temperature |
41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
Relative Humidity |
0 to 90% non-condensing |
Dimensions |
19 x 9.5 x 3.5" (48.3 x 24.1 x 8.9 cm) |
Weight |
8.6 lb (3.9 kg) |