Blackmagic Decklink 8K Pro G2 - 4x 12G-SDI HDMI 2.1 Capture Card

The Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is a capture and playback card designed to deliver exceptional image quality at ultra-high resolutions, aimed primarily at film, television and post-production professionals. Here are the key features that make it a powerful tool in the audiovisual arena.

The DeckLink 8K Pro G2 uses advanced 12G-SDI technology with quad-link connection, enabling real-time video capture and playback in resolutions up to 8K. The SDI connections are bi-directional and support multiple video formats, from SD to 8K, allowing for great flexibility in use. The card supports 4:2:2 and 4:4:4:4 colour formats, and offers support for advanced colour spaces such as REC 2020, ensuring accurate and vivid colour reproduction.

In short, the Blackmagic DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is a robust and versatile solution for professionals looking for the highest quality video and audio production, with support for the most advanced formats and standards on the market.

Note: This card does not allow simultaneous use of all four SDI and HDMI connections as the SDI 1 connection and HDMI IN are linked, which means that if SDI 1 is used to output signal, the HDMI IN port cannot be used to receive any signal.
  

Video resolutions and standards

• 8K DCI y UHD: 4320p a 60, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24 y 23.98 fps.
• 4K DCI y UHD: 2160p a 120, 100, 96, 60, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24 y 23.98 fps.
• 2K DCI: 2048p a 120, 100, 96, 60, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24 y 23.98 fps.
• HD: 1080p a 120, 100, 96, 60, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24 y 23.98 fps, y 1080i a 60, 59.94 y 50 fps.
• SD: 525i59.94 NTSC y 625i50 PAL
  
  

Real-time audio and effects

In addition to video capabilities, the DeckLink 8K Pro G2 supports up to 64 channels of embedded audio in 4K/8K, which is crucial for high-quality productions that require detailed surround sound. The card also enables real-time effects processing with DaVinci Resolve and other compatible software, facilitating seamless editing and colour grading.

The DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is compatible with a wide range of software applications on macOS, Windows and Linux, including:

• Editing and Post Production: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer.
• Visual Effects: Adobe After Effects, The Foundry Nuke, Autodesk Smoke.
• Audio: Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo.
• Broadcasting and Streaming: OBS, Wirecast, Livestream Producer, vMix
   

Hardware and power consumption

The card connects via a third-generation 8-lane PCI Express interface, compatible with both 8-lane and 16-lane PCI Express slots, ensuring easy installation in a variety of systems. The card's power consumption is 19W, which is efficient given its performance and capabilities. In addition, it supports operating temperatures from 5 to 50°C, and its design includes support for input synchronisation via Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 4x SD/HD/2K/4K/8K 12 Gb/s bi-directional. Compatible with 4:2:2 or 4:4:4:4 signals transmitted via one, two or four connectors. Switching between 2D and 3D is supported.
• SDI video outputs: 4x SD/HD/2K/4K/8K 12 Gb/s bi-directional. Compatible with 4:2:2 or 4:4:4:4 signals transmitted on one, two or four connectors. Switching between 2D and 3D is supported.
• SDI audio inputs: 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K and 64 channels embedded in 4K/8K.
• SDI audio outputs: 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K and 64 channels embedded in 4K/8K.
• HDMI 2.1 video input
• HDMI 2.1 video input
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 channels embedded in TMDS and 32 channels embedded in FRL
• HDMI audio outputs: 8 channels embedded in TMDS and 32 channels embedded in FRLs
• Reference signals: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Computer interface: 3rd generation PCI Express x8, supporting 8 and 16 data bus slots.

Supported codecs

• AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR and DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed 4:2:2:2 and 10-bit uncompressed 4:4:4:4.

Processing

• Colour space conversion: By real time hardware during transmission.
• 3D processing: Capture and playback with double conversion and frame blending.
• Real-time effects: DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Mercury Playback Engine effects (Adobe Premiere Pro CC). Avid Media Composer internal effects.