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Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 4K PCIe capture card with breakout cable and HDMI bracket

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. DeckLink Studio 4K BDLKSTUDIO4K tv tuner

SKU CH-D443-8050A MPN BDLKSTUDIO4K

PCIe capture card with 6G-SDI, HDMI, analog video and audio I/O for SD through 4K workflows

  • Interface typePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16
  • Video systemVideo Standards SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 P
  • Ports inSDI Video Inputs 1 × 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 a
  • Ports outSDI Video Outputs 1 × 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2
  • Setup requirementsOperating Systems: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.12 Si
  • Product typeVideo Capture & Editing
  • Capture 4K and 2K via 6G-SDI or HDMI
  • Record SD and HD over analog component, composite or S-Video
  • Control decks with Sony-compatible RS-422 ports reversible in software
  • Install in PCIe x4 gen 2 slot compatible with x4, x8 and x16
  • Includes Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and Desktop Video Utility

Professional video capture card

The DeckLink Studio 4K is a PCIe capture and playback card built for broadcast and post-production workflows. It connects via a four-lane generation 2 PCI Express slot and fits standard 4, 8 or 16 lane slots. The card handles SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD formats through both digital and analog interfaces.

Studios with mixed analog and digital gear

This card suits facilities that still use component, composite or S-Video sources alongside modern 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K signals. It also provides RS-422 deck control for tape-based workflows. Builders who only need a single SDI or HDMI port, or who lack a free PCIe slot, should look at something else.

6G-SDI and HDMI 4K I/O

The decisive specification is the combined 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K input and output, supporting UHD and DCI 4K at 4:2:2 sampling. This single capability determines whether the card matches a workflow that moves between legacy analog formats and current 4K delivery.

How it compares

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Price $499.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 274 comparable items (median $37.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlackmagicdesign
Model nameDeckLink Studio 4K (BDLKSTUDIO4K)
Product typeVideo Capture & Editing
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size203 × 127 × 76 mm
In the box
In the boxDeckLink Studio 4K
SD card with software and manual
Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control
HDMI bracket
More details
Video systemVideo Standards
SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards (SDI Only): 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p*
* SDI Only
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and I

Questions about this item

What cables and accessories come with the DeckLink Studio 4K and what must I source separately?

The box includes the card, an SD card with software and manual, a breakout cable for analog video, audio and RS-422 deck control, and an HDMI bracket. You must supply a PCI Express x4, x8 or x16 slot and any SDI or HDMI cables for your workflow.

Which video standards and codecs should guide my choice of this capture card?

It captures and plays SD (525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL), HD up to 1080p60 and 1080PsF25, plus 2K and 4K UHD/DCI at 4:2:2 via 6G-SDI or HDMI. Supported codecs include Apple ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, DNxHR, DNxHD, AVC-Intra, XDCAM variants and uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 or 4:4:4.

What does the 6G-SDI rating mean when the card is installed in a workstation?

The single 10-bit SDI port handles 6G-SDI for 4K UHD and DCI 4K at 4:2:2, and 3G-SDI for 4:4:4 workflows, while the PCIe 4-lane generation 2 interface provides enough bandwidth for uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 capture and playback across SD, HD, 2K and 4K formats.

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