Blackmagic Design Decklink HD Extreme
Highest Quality Capture Card - HDMI, SDI, HD, SD & more!

Blackmagic Design Decklink HD Extreme 3

The world’s highest quality capture card! The Blackmagic DeckLink HD Extreme 3 features the maximum possible quality capture and playback. With Dual Link 4:4:4 and the new 3 Gb/s SDI connections, DeckLink HD Extreme works in SD, HD and even 2K.

DeckLink HD Extreme 3 switches between SD and HD SDI, HDMI and analog component and with Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI built in, DeckLink HD Extreme can support 4:4:4 and real time 2K capture and playback. Based upon a 4 lane PCI Express card, DeckLink HD Extreme supports full HD keying, 2K film and 1080p video formats. Also included is 2 ch of balanced XLR audio, 2 ch of AES/EBU digital audio and support for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux computers. Get all the power of film and HD editing at the highest quality possible.

Connect to Anything
DeckLink HD Extreme is the only solution that connects to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL and S-Video equipment for capture and playback, while instantly switching between SD, HD and 2K. DeckLink HD Extreme includes 2 channels of AES/EBU audio in and out with a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input as well as 2 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. Work with the widest range of equipment, such as HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers and more. DeckLink HD Extreme now supports Dual Link SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI, so you can capture and play back 4:4:4 video when used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR™, or view real time playback of 2K film resolution at 24 fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro.

More HD Real Time Effects
DeckLink HD Extreme’s super fast 10 Gb/s connection plugs directly into your editing software’s real time effects processing. Unlike FireWire products, you get all CPU time for real time effects, as only PCI Express lets you upgrade to HD without limiting real time effects. The higher speed of PCI Express also easily handles advanced formats such as full resolution 2K digital film. Only high speed PCI Express ensures that when you upgrade your studio to high definition, you'll get full real time effects.

 
Built in Down Converter
If you've ever wanted to monitor in both HD and SD while you work, then you'll love the built in high quality down converter. This lets you use the Dual Link SDI outputs as a simultaneous HD and SD output, or you can switch back to Dual Link 4:4:4 when working in the highest quality RGB workflows. If you're working in HD, but have the analog video outputs selected to composite or S-Video, then the built in down converter lets all video outputs remain active in both capture and playback mode, and in all HD video formats! You can instantly select between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and even center cut 4:3 down conversion styles!
 

New 3 Gb/s SDI Connections
The new DeckLink HD Extreme is the first capture card to include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections. 3 Gb/s SDI is the latest version of the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film connection with a single BNC type connection. 3 Gb/s SDI runs twice the data rate of normal HD-SDI video, however it can instantly switch to traditional standard definition and high definition SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI allows 4:4:4 RGB workflow or full resolution 2K feature film quality 24 fps 2048 x 1556 capture and playback. 2K via SDI allows a revolutionary change to feature film workflow as now you can connect film resolution video around your facility using the same familiar workflow as a "normal" video job! Only DeckLink HD Extreme gives you film editing features built in for no extra cost!
 

Incredible Built In HDMI
You'll love the full resolution HDMI input and output built into DeckLink HD Extreme. Use the HDMI output for connecting to any HDMI television or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring at much lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. Imagine presenting your work to your clients using cinema size large screen video projectors or televisions! Use the built in HDMI input for capturing from cameras with HDMI outputs. Unlike FireWire capture, using the HDMI output of consumer cameras means you get the highest quality uncompressed video from the camera, or you can use the native compression of your editing software, such as uncompressed, JPEG, DVCPRO HD, and ProRes. Unlike FireWire compression, using the native compression of your editing software, combined with high speed 10 Gb/s PCI Express gives you all CPU time for maximum real time effects playback direct to large screen displays and broadcast monitors.
 

World's Highest Quality
Fully compatible with SD-SDI and HD-SDI 4:2:2, new DeckLink HD Extreme also features Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 connections for feature film quality. Dual Link 4:4:4 is used on the latest Sony HDCAM SR decks, and contains additional color detail giving you full RGB color bandwidth and extra precision of up to 10 bit SDI video. When connected via PCI Express to a host computer, this higher quality video can be captured and played back completely uncompressed for amazing feature film quality. DeckLink HD Extreme also takes a new lead in quality with the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology, so you can connect RGB 4:4:4 and 2K via a single SDI connection. 3 Gb/s SDI technology is the video standard of the future for post production, and allows "beyond HDTV resolutions". DeckLink HD Extreme is ideal for connecting to Digital Betacam™, Panasonic HD-D5™ or the new Sony HDCAM SR decks. Uncompressed 10 bit video is the highest quality possible from the SDI television system, and only uncompressed video will hold up under heavy working conditions demanded by clients today while retaining a delicate film look.
 

True Professional Quality AudiDeckLink HD Extreme features unbalanced AES digital audio in and out as well as XLR balanced pro audio for incredible quality while maintaining sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink HD Extreme includes a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input, so you can connect to any digital audio device, as either synchronized or un-synchronized sources. DeckLink HD Extreme also includes a massive 16 channels of SDI embedded audio support for HD capture and playback, and 8 channels of SDI embedded audio for standard definition capture and playback.
 

 
Compatible with Popular Video Software
DeckLink HD Extreme works in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X systems. Use your favorite video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, eyeon Fusion and many more. Instantly switch between 2K, 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL for worldwide compatibility.
  

Includes Loads of Free Software Utilities
Photoshop plug-ins are included for capture and output of still frames. Blackmagic Media Express lets you control a deck remotely via RS-422 for capture and playback of clips with timecode accuracy and Blackmagic Disk Speed Test checks your disk array in frames per second.

Includes:

• Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme x4 PCIe Card
• HDMI bracket
• Breakout Cable 
• Software CD-ROM 
• 3-Year Limited Warranty 

Technical Specifications:

• Connections:
  • SDI Video Input: 2 x 10-bit BNC female. Supports single link 3 Gb/s and single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4
  • SDI Video Output: 2 x 10-bit BNC female. Supports single link 3 Gb/s and single link 4:2:2/4:4:4 and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4
  • Analog Video Input: Component YUV/S-Video/ Composite switchable between SD and HD in Component
  • Analog Video Output: Component YUV/S-Video/Composite switchable between SD and HD in Component 
  • AES Audio Input: 2 channels unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio with sample rate converter
  • AES Audio Output: 2 channels unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio
  • SDI Audio Input: 16 channels in HD and 2K on Mac OS X and Windows, 8 channels in standard definition
  • SDI Audio Output: 16 channels in HD and 2K on Mac OS X and Windows, 8 channels in standard definition
  • Analog Audio Input:2 channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
  • Analog Audio Output: 2 channels of professional balanced XLR analog audio.
  • HDMI Audio Input: 2 channels
  • HDMI Audio Output: 2 channels
  • HDMI Video Input: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set top boxes, decks and video games
  • HDMI Video Output: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector. Includes both audio and video
• Configuration/Control:
  • HDMI Configuration: HDMI automatically configures to connected display
  • HDMI Resolution: Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device
  • HDMI Color Precision: 4:2:2 10 bit
  • Multiple Rate support: SDI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 3 Gb/s HD and 2K SDI.
  • Sync Input: Blackburst in SD or TriSync in HD
  • Device Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports.Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
  • Settings Control: DeckLink System Preference (Mac OS X) and Control Panel (Windows)
  • Updates: Firmware for cards built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software.
• Standards:
  • 2K Format Support: 2048 x 1556 at 23.98fps, 24fps and 25fps capture and playback via SDI.
  • HD Format Support: 1080PsF23.98/24, 1080i48, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 720p59.94, 720p60 and 720p50.
  • SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC.
  • SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
  • Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • Color Precision: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit
  • Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB
  • 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.
  • Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
  • Card type: PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4,8,16 lane PCIe slots.
  • Copy Protection: For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP.
• Processing:
  • Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
  • HD Down Conversion: Select output to use Dual Link 4:4:4 or select high quality down converter with HD-SDI on SDI A output, and SD-SDI output on SDI B output. Down Converter is always active when working in HD with the analog output selected to S-Video or composite. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
  • HD Up Conversion: Real-time up conversion from 720HD to 1080HD or SD to 720HD or 1080HD during video capture.
  • Real time effects: Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects in DV, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X. 
    Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed.
• Extras:
  • Software Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and Blackmagic driver.
• Warranty: Three Year Manufacturers Warranty 

 System Requirements

• Windows Systems:
  • Available x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slot
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32-bit or 64-bit
    • Recommend at least 2 GB of RAM
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit or 64-bit
    • Recommend at least 4 GB of RAM
• Mac Pro Systems:
  • Available x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slot
  • Mac OS X v10.3 or higher
  • 2 GB of RAM for standard definition and at least 4 GB of RAM for high definition video