Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro

12G-SDI capture and playback card with quad link for SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI.

The DeckLink 8K Pro is a highly advanced third-generation PCI Express card with 8 lanes for capture and playback. It was designed specifically for high-resolution 8K workflows. With its four 12G-SDI ports, the DeckLink 8K Pro supports all formats in SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI. In addition to its 8K functionality, its four 12G-SDI ports can be configured using the free DeckLink SDK for true multichannel capture and playback of four different video streams in any format or frame rate up to 4K DCI 60p. The DeckLink 8K Pro operates in 8- and 10-bit YUV at 4:2:2 as well as 10- and 12-bit RGB at 4:4:4. Furthermore, this card provides full Rec.2020 support for the Deep Color color format and images in true digital cinema quality. The bidirectional 12G-SDI ports are also suitable for quad-link 8K, single- or dual-link 4K, Ultra HD, HD and even SD. You can even capture and play back simultaneously!

Perfect for post-production

SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K!

Work with all the video formats and resolutions you need! With DeckLink cards, you can capture camera, MAZ and live feeds directly in editing, effects and design software applications such as DaVinci Resolve. Depending on the model selected, DeckLink cards support the full range of formats commonly used today in high-end films, television and commercial post-production. They offer support for 12-bit RGB as well as 4:4:4 image quality for working with Deep Color and high dynamic range, support for fast frame rates up to 60 frames per second, stereoscopic 3D and more. DeckLink models are also available for both file- and tape-based workflows. This ensures precise monitoring in editing or color correction programs using professional SDI monitors, HDMI televisions or digital cinema projectors.

Choose your preferred model!

The right DeckLink model for every task. The high-performance DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G cards feature the latest 12G technology for Ultra HD and 8K. 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI models are available, each with different combinations of SDI, analog and HDMI ports. There are even multichannel models that allow you to capture and play back from multiple sources simultaneously with a single card. SDI audio embedding is supported by all models. This makes them compatible with professional broadcast equipment such as MAZes, monitors, projectors, etc.

Highest quality ports

The high-quality ports on all DeckLink cards deliver flawless video and audio quality and also guarantee compatibility with a wide range of professional SDI devices. The DeckLink 8K Pro additionally features 12G-SDI, while all other models offer 6G and 12G-SDI for single and dual link or 3G-SDI for single link. Some DeckLink cards also feature professional ports for analog component, S and FBAS video. Furthermore, these cards offer two channels for AES/EBU input and output and four channels for analog audio. All models feature inputs for black burst/tri-sync referencing and serial MAZ control. The 6G and 12G-SDI cards feature multi-rate ports that automatically detect the speed and switch for working with all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats. The highly advanced DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G also support additional DCI formats with higher resolutions and frame rates.

Unsurpassed video quality

DeckLink cards enable the editing of compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD as well as uncompressed 10-bit video in YUV and 12-bit video in RGB. When editing uncompressed video, all images are a precise mathematical pixel representation of the source without any generation loss. This gives you the assurance that you are working in the absolute best possible quality. You achieve sharper keying for green screens, clearer compositions, superior color correction and more!

State-of-the-art technology

Use the latest 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI technology to capture and play back video in full-resolution Ultra HD, 4K or even 8K. All this while maintaining full compatibility with all SD and HD-SDI devices! This results in a resolution up to sixteen times higher than standard 1080p HD video with a rich image size of 7680 x 4320 pixels! The DeckLink SDI 4K and DeckLink Studio 4K models are equipped with standard 6G-SDI. The highly advanced DeckLink 8K Pro, on the other hand, offers ports for quad-link 12G-SDI, and the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G has 12G-SDI ports for dual link. This ensures higher color resolution as well as stereoscopic dual-stream 3D and frame rates up to Ultra HD 60p. For editing and color correction in DaVinci Resolve, the DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G are the perfect choice!