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Latest Software And Support Notes

Desktop Video 12.8.1

This software update is for all DeckLink and UltraStudio models and fixes an occasional playback issue when using Avid Media Composer on Macs.
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16 Feb 2024

Desktop Video 12.8 SDK

This SDK provides developer support for Desktop Video 12.8 that allows updating of hardware control and software interfaces for Desktop Video products.

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29 Jan 2024
Manual

Desktop Video Manual

This instruction manual includes information for installation and setup of all Blackmagic Design desktop video products including DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models.

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H.264 Pro Recorder Manual

This manual includes details on setup and installation of the H.264 Pro Recorder for USB based capture on Mac OS X and Windows computers.

Presentations and Sample Code

These downloadable packages contain presentation content from the 2018 IBC Blackmagic Developer Support booth. They include a PDF slide presentation with accompanying sample code that builds on Windows, Linux and Mac. Please refer to the README.md within each package for details.

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Advanced Video Capture and Playback

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Introduction to Video Capture and Playback

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Live Video Processing with OpenCV

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Information Notes

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PCI Express System Requirements

This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing PCI Express based video capture and playback with Desktop Video products.

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02 Jan 2018
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Windows Thunderbolt System Requirements

This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing Thunderbolt based video capture and playback with Desktop Video, Teranex, Cinema Camera and HyperDeck products.

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02 Jan 2018
Q and A

DeckLink Cards

Get answers to common questions for the DeckLink range of capture cards including compatible software, video streaming, capturing over HDMI, HDCP protected sources and more.

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10 Jan 2018

Desktop Video Developer Support FAQs

This Information note identifies the most frequently asked questions about Desktop Video Developer Support.

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16 Oct 2017

Available DeckLink Models

Decklink IP

DeckLink IP HD
DeckLink IP HD

DeckLink IP features 3 channels of capture and playback to 2110 IP broadcast systems via a single RJ45 style Ethernet connection. It supports all 720p, 1080i and 1080p video standards up to 1080p60.

$345

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DeckLink IP HD Optical
DeckLink IP HD Optical

DeckLink IP features 3 channels of capture and playback to 2110 IP broadcast systems via an SFP based optical fiber Ethernet connection. It supports all 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards up to 1080p60.

$345

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DeckLink IP/SDI HD
DeckLink IP/SDI HD

For connection to both 3G-SDI and 2110 IP systems, this model has 2 capture and playback channels to 2110 IP via RJ45 Ethernet, 3G-SDI and ref out. Supports 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards to 1080p60.

$395

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3G-SDI SD and HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink SDI Micro
DeckLink SDI Micro

Miniature M.2 card with 3G‑SDI connections for simultaneous capture and playback in all formats up to 1080p60.

$139

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DeckLink Micro Recorder
DeckLink Micro Recorder

Miniature 1 lane mini PCIe card with HD‑SDI and HDMI for single channel capture in all formats up to 1080p30.

$145

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DeckLink Mini Recorder HD
DeckLink Mini Recorder HD

Broadcast quality 10‑bit SDI and HDMI PCIe capture card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI.

$129

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DeckLink Mini Monitor HD
DeckLink Mini Monitor HD

Broadcast quality 10‑bit SDI and HDMI PCIe playback card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, including HDR.

$129

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DeckLink Duo 2
DeckLink Duo 2

PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.

$495

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DeckLink Duo 2 Mini
DeckLink Duo 2 Mini

Low profile PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.

$495

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DeckLink Quad 2
DeckLink Quad 2

Eight channel configurable PCIe video capture and playback up to 1080p60.

$995

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6G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K

Low profile PCIe capture card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!

$195

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DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K
DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K

Low profile PCIe playback card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!

$195

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DeckLink SDI 4K
DeckLink SDI 4K

Capture and playback with 6G-SDI for SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD.

$295

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DeckLink Studio 4K
DeckLink Studio 4K

Capture and playback 6G-SDI, HDMI 4K and analog in SD, HD and Ultra HD.

$595

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12G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

Capture and playback 12G-SDI in SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI up to 4096 x 2160 60p in 10-bit YUV or 12-bit RGB!

$995

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DeckLink 8K Pro
DeckLink 8K Pro

Quad link 12G-SDI capture and playback for SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI!

$745

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HDMI PCIe Cards

DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder

PCIe capture card with 4 HDMI inputs for capturing up to 4 different SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K formats at the same time!

$545

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