TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Video Input
1 x HDMI type A connector.
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in HD and 8 channels in SD.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
Computer Interface
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.
Codecs
Supports: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, 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.
Software
Software Included
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7 or Windows 8. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Internal Software Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical Installation
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows 8 and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
Software Applications
Video Standards
SD Format Support
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC.
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M and 292M.
SDI Metadata Support
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188 and closed captioning.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Configuration
HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution
Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision
10-bit
Multiple Rate support
SDI and HDMI are switchable between between standard definitlon and high definition.
Copy Protection
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
HD Up Conversion
Software based up conversion during video capture.
Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.
Windows 7 or Windows 8.
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Linux
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Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
DeckLink Mini Recorder
Software CD
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
Excluding connectors, cables, cooling fans, fiber optic modules, fuses, keyboards and batteries which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.