Affordable high end video for post production or broadcast has arrived. DeckLink lets you connect to SDI digital or analog broadcast decks for high end editing, design, paint and broadcast graphics. There’s an affordable DeckLink model for every task starting at only $295.

Connect to Analog or Digital Video

With 6 models to choose from, there is a model available with the connectivity you need. Featuring the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed SDI connections, DeckLink cards are perfect for connecting to high end decks such as Digital Betacam™, D1™ and DVCPRO® 50.

True 10 bit SDI capture retains all the subtle detail in your images, even during multi generation rendering and video processing. When using analog decks such as Betacam SP™, DeckLink SP and DeckLink Extreme models feature analog component YUV video and balanced analog audio, so you don’t need cumbersome external converters.

Built-in Professional Quality Audio

All DeckLink cards feature unbalanced AES digital audio out for incredible quality and sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink unbalanced AES audio outputs are also compatible with S/PDIF consumer audio, so you can use inexpensive HiFi equipment for audio monitoring. DeckLink Pro includes 4 AES audio outputs for a massive 8 channels of audio, great for mastering 8 channels to multi-track audio equipment. When connecting to analog decks, DeckLink SP and DeckLink Extreme models include analog XLR audio in and out connectors for direct analog deck connection. 8 channel SDI audio is supported, perfect for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound audio work.

Choose Windows™ or Mac OS X™

DeckLink cards can be plugged into either Windows™ or Mac OS X™ systems. You can move DeckLink cards between operating systems allowing you to constantly reconfigure your facility as your needs change. On Windows™, DeckLink supports DirectShow™ for compatibility with most video software. For editing, DeckLink includes a full suite of plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro including Deck Control. You can even playback AVI, QuickTime™ and still frames files all on the same Premiere Pro timeline and with multi-channel audio via our ASIO driver. DeckLink is a world leader on Apple Mac OS X™ with QuickTime™ support for full compatibility with all video software such as Final Cut Pro™, After Effects, Shake™, DVD Studio Pro™, iDVD™, Combustion™ and many more.

Software Compatibility

With DeckLink’s open standard design, you can use a wide range of video software. DeckLink is compatible with QuickTime™ and DirectShow™ which means you can use any QuickTime™ or DirectShow™ software. Unlike pre-built systems, with DeckLink you can customize your system for different tasks. Use Final Cut Pro™ on Mac OS X™ or Premiere Pro on Windows™ and Mac OS X™ for editing. Use After Effects and Photoshop for broadcast design and paint and then DVD authoring software to give your clients a DVD of your work. The choice is yours.

True 10 Bit Uncompressed
SDI Capture and Playback

DeckLink cards support full 10 bit SDI uncompressed video capture and playback for better quality than any other system - at any price. Ideal for Digital Betacam™ , D1™ and Panasonic DVCPRO® 50 decks, uncompressed 10 bit is the highest quality possible from the SDI television system. The Blackmagic codec allows 16 bit RGB per channel rendering preserving the quality of 10 bit video. Only 10 bit uncompressed will hold up under the heavy working conditions demanded by clients today, while still retaining that delicate film look.

Flexible File Formats

When used with Mac OS X™ and Windows™ operating systems, you can select from the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed and 8 bit uncompressed. When used on Mac OS X™, DeckLink includes support for ProRes 422, DV and JPEG compressed video formats. On Windows™, you can choose between AVI and QuickTime™ file formats and even play back TARGA and BMP image sequences in the Premiere Pro timeline without rendering.

No other card has such wide support for various file formats and operating systems for cross platform compatibility. DeckLink uncompressed QuickTime™ files can be freely moved between Mac OS X™ and Windows™ systems.

Down Conversion
and Real Time Effects

When running on Mac OS X™ all DeckLink cards feature our new full broadcast quality down conversion, so you can instantly master HD edits to standard definition. Even the base model DeckLink $295 card can play back uncompressed HD files and then downconvert to standard definition. That's perfect when you’re working in HD for future proof mastering, but you're delivering in standard definition. Down conversion uses polyphase interpolation and filtering for incredible quality with conversion at full 10 bit quality. Even DVCPRO HD multi-layer editing in Final Cut Pro™ can be downconverted and played out on all DeckLink cards in standard definition, making the transition to HD easier.

Loads of Software Utilities Free

All DeckLink cards include free software utilities developed to assist real world production needs. All standard definition DeckLink models support keying so you can key graphics over live input video in real time. Controlled by an application called Blackmagic LiveKey it’s a snap to switch DeckLink into a keying card. For broadcast graphics and paint we include Photoshop plug-ins for capture and output of still frames. If you need DPX image sequences for DI workflow, the new Blackmagic FrameLink lets you instantly access QuickTime™ and AVI media as DPX files. Our famous Blackmagic Deck Control application lets you control a deck remotely via RS-422. Capture and play clips to and from tape with timecode accuracy, which is great for broadcast design. For easy disk array setup we include Blackmagic Disk Speed Test for real world checking of your capture disk, with speed results displayed in easy to understand video frames per second. When moving media between systems, use our free Blackmagic Software Codec for reading and rendering media, even when you don’t have DeckLink hardware installed.

Choose from 6 Different Models

All DeckLink cards have the same powerful features, with only the video and audio connections different between models. There is a DeckLink model specifically designed with connectivity for different types of broadcast decks, so you get only what you need at the most affordable price.

Products
DeckLink — $295 The original DeckLink has become world famous. Great for simple 10 bit SDI only applications, it features SDI in and out, unbalanced AES output and RS-422 remote control with all connections on the rear of the card. The original DeckLink model doesn't need genlock as it provides a stable SDI output for locking decks to the card, eliminating the need for a black burst generator.	View connection diagram...
DeckLink Pro — $595 Ideal for working with SDI equipment, such as Digital Betacam™ decks, while using analog CRT monitors without an SDI input. DeckLink Pro has SDI input and outputs, and also includes analog component YUV/NTSC/PAL switchable video-out, great for video monitoring. DeckLink Pro also includes genlock input when connecting to large broadcast systems as well as RS-422 remote control. DeckLink Pro includes 4 x unbalanced AES outputs, so you can output 8 channels of digital audio de-embedded from the SDI video output. All connections are on a long 2 meter, 7 foot break out cable so you don’t need to purchase any extra cables when building your editing system.	View connection diagram...
DeckLink SP — $595 If you're using older analog Betacam SP™ decks, then DeckLink SP is specifically designed for that job. It features analog component YUV video input and output, with analog balanced XLR audio. DeckLink SP also includes unbalanced AES out, 10 bit SDI output for digital mastering, genlock input and RS-422 control. All connections are on a long 2 meter, 7 foot break out cable for a direct to deck connection. Now available in standard PCI-33/66 or PCI Express models.	View connection diagram...
DeckLink Extreme — $895 When you need to connect to both digital SDI as well as analog component YUV decks, you need a capture card that can handle both analog and digital connection in and out. DeckLink Extreme is the ultimate standard definition card, because it combines the analog component YUV/NTSC/PAL switchable video and analog XLR audio in and out, along with digital 10 bit SDI inputs and outputs. Also included is unbalanced AES output, genlock input and RS-422 deck control. All connections are on a long 2 meter, 7 foot break out cable. Now available in standard PCI-33/66 or PCI Express models.	View connection diagram...
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DeckLink cards have more features than any other card available. Join one of the thousands of people who have chosen DeckLink for complete creative freedom.

DeckLink SP is now available in PCI-33/66 or PCI Express models!

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Products
DeckLink™	US$295
DeckLink Pro™	US$595
DeckLink SP™	US$595
DeckLink SP PCIe™	US$595
DeckLink Extreme™	US$895
DeckLink Extreme PCIe™	US$895
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Now with PCI Express

DeckLink Extreme is now available in a PCI Express model for the latest Apple Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 computers! Of course DeckLink Extreme PCIe cards also work great in a wide range of Intel and AMD Windows™ systems.

Russian Family

Matt Silverman, a well-known visual effects artist at Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design, San Francisco, helped San Francisco ad agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners keep the travel bill down by turning daytime Chicago into a snowy apartment set in Russia.

Application Compatibility

DeckLink is an ideal solution for video software. Mac OS X™ compatible software includes Final Cut Pro®, Premiere Pro®, After Effects®, Photoshop®, Shake™, Motion™, Combustion™, iDVD™, DVD Studio Pro™, Color Finesse™, Microcosm™, Cleaner™ and many more. Windows™ compatible software includes Premiere Pro®, After Effects®, Photoshop®, Encore DVD® and many more.

Latest Technology and Features

DeckLink cards feature blazing speed 33/66 MHz PCI while retaining compatibility with older 33 MHz PCI slots. Fast PCI 66 MHz keeps your system's PCI bus running full speed. DeckLink Pro, SP and Extreme cards also include genlock input when using with larger systems, and all DeckLink cards include RS-422 serial remote so you won’t need extra serial port adapters for deck control.

Video Desktop

One of the fun features of the DeckLink card is its video desktop. When not being used for video capture and playback, DeckLink cards default to a fully featured desktop display which outputs as video. Using the DeckLink SDI video output, you can send any application window to the video output.

Weather Channel

Founder of Vinson Studios in Atlanta, Vinson warps, collages, distresses and generally twists twisters in dozens of graphic sequences for The Weather Channel season after season. Vinson has also created a raft of other motion graphics projects at his Mac-based home studio, which is capable of providing anything his clients want.

Real Time Effects with Final Cut Pro™

Many exciting real time effects are included with the DeckLink. These include Cross Dissolve, Non Additive Dissolve, Additive Dissolve, Fade in Fade out, Dip to Color, Sepia, Desaturate, Brightness and Contrast, Proc Amp, Tint, Gamma Correction and 3 way color correction. DeckLink cards are fully compatible with Final Cut Pro™ RT Extreme built-in effects for unlimited possibilities.

Built-in Live Keying

DeckLink cards can be switched to keying mode with the Blackmagic LiveKey application. Key graphics over incoming video on all modes and in both high definition or standard definition.

Free Software Codec

If you're moving files between systems, and don’t have a DeckLink card installed, then download our Blackmagic Software Codec. Our codec lets you open and render files even without the DeckLink hardware installed. You can download it from Support or pass it along to clients and freelancers so you can integrate with a wider range of creative people.

All Cables Included Free

DeckLink Pro, DeckLink SP and DeckLink Extreme models have more video and audio connectors than could ever fit on the back of a PCI card. Instead, we have included them all on a long 7 foot or 2 meter breakout cable!

Now you have all the high quality cables you need, and there’s nothing extra to purchase.

NTSC and PAL Switchable

DeckLink cards have been designed to instantly switch between NTSC as used in USA and Japan, and PAL as used in Europe and Asia. SDI and analog connections switch between NTSC and PAL with a simple change of your settings, and you can have both NTSC and PAL media files on the same disk.

10:1 Cost Advantage

Traditional systems for editing and design in post production and broadcast are sold as a complete system, so you have no choice in the components or even what software and storage you can use. With DeckLink cards and Multibridge based systems, you can choose your favorite software and still have complete compatibility. The big advantage is software and hardware vendors compete to give you the highest quality, more features and the lowest possible price.

Frame Accurate

Editing systems based on Final Cut Pro™ or Premiere Pro using DeckLink, may be inexpensive but they're certainly professional. Editors demand frame accurate batch capture and perfect AV sync! If you're conforming EDL’s or recapturing for online finishing, DeckLink will allow frame accuracy so all of your edits are always assembled correctly.