Seamless presentation switcher designed for real-time 4K video processing, fully modular, pre-configured with 6 input cards + 4 output cards on board, 8K ready
Seamless presentation switcher designed for real-time 4K video processing, fully modular, pre-configured with 3 input cards + 4 output cards on board, 8K ready
Seamless presentation switcher designed for real-time 4K video processing, fully modular, pre-configured with 4 input cards + 2 output cards on board, 8K ready
Seamless presentation switcher designed for real-time 4K video processing, fully modular, pre-configured with 2 input cards + 1 output card on board, 8K ready
Deck. Link 8K Pro Mini is a capture and playback card designed for professional environments that require high performance in a small space. Designed for digital cinema and advanced broadcast workflows, this low-profile solution features four independent 12G-SDI micro BNC connections, offering compatibility with SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, 8K, and 8K DCI signals.
It supports high frame rates and 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB signals, with full coverage of the REC 2020 color gamut, making it ideal for HDR production and ultra-high resolution content. The card is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems via the PCI Express Gen 3 x8 interface, and fits both x8 and x16 slots.
For audio, it handles up to 64 embedded channels on 4K/8K streams, and up to 16 channels on SD / HD / 2K. It supports a wide range of professional codecs, including Apple Pro. Res, DNx. HR, DNx. HD, XDCAM, DPX, and uncompressed 8- and 10-bit formats.
Deck. Link 8K Pro Mini integrates seamlessly with editing and live production software such as Da. Vinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, OBS Studio, v. Mix, and many more. Firmware is built into the driver and updates automatically at startup or via dedicated utilities.
Technical characteristics
Connections
SDI video inputs: 4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI micro BNC connectors. Supports SD, HD, 2K, 4K, 8K, single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2 and 4:4:4. 2D and 3D switchable
SDI video outputs: 4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI micro BNC connectors. Supports SD, HD, 2K, 4K, 8K, single, dual link and quad link 4:2:2 and 4:4:4. 2D and 3D switchable
SDI audio inputs: 16 channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K. 64 channels embedded in 4K, 8K
SDI audio outputs: 16 channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K. 64 channels embedded in 4K, 8K
Sync input: tri-sync or black burst
Computer interface: PCIe 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots
Supported codecs
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, DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4
Software
Software included: DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux
Internal software upgrade: firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software
Installation
Physical installation: low profile PCIe 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux
Software applications
Software applications: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Flame, Adobe Photoshop
Other supported applications: Steinberg Nuendo, OBS Studio, vMix, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius X, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play, Live and In, Softron MovieRecorder and MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Vegas Pro and Vegas Edit, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, VidblasterX Studio and Broadcast, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard and Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Nautilus Studio NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch and Live Assist, Burst Video WebClip2Go and [REC]Marker, NewBlue Title Live and Titler Pro, SGO Mistika, Zoom
SDI metadata support: RP 188, SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
Audio and color
Audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit
SDI video sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI color precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 8Kp 30 DCI, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes
Color space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
HDR support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics
Processing
Multiple rate support: SDI video connections are switchable between SD, HD, 2K, 4K and 8K
Colorspace conversion: hardware based real time on output
3D processing: left eye/right eye dual stream capture and playback
Real time effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects
Operating systems
Mac: Mac OS 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 15.0 Sequoia or later
