
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K is a low profile PCIe capture card, featuring 6G-SDI and the latest HDMI 2.0a connections so you can record all formats up to 2160p30 on your computer. The SDI and HDMI inputs automatically detect and switch between all video formats. You even get high dynamic range recording and metadata over HDMI, along with support for Rec. 2020 colour space. The DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K is perfect for integrating into mobile live capture environments, broadcast trucks and more. You can even develop your own custom capture solutions using the Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Includes two PCIe shields for both full height and low profile slots.
The new DeckLink Mini 4K models are low profile 4 lane generation 2 PCI Express cards that include 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a connections. This means the high quality connections support broadcast quality 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB video, along with the latest Rec. 2020 colour and support for high dynamic range (HDR) formats and HDR metadata. Both DeckLink Mini 4K models are fully compatible with the Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK, making them perfect for OEMs or developers that are building custom playback or recording solutions.
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K can capture broadcast quality video directly from SDI and HDMI sources like decks and cameras to their computer. The low profile design of DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K makes it incredibly versatile and ideal for integrating into mobile live capture environments and outside broadcast trucks. Both models work with uncompressed and compressed video in open standard file formats such as QuickTime and DPX so they are compatible with virtually all professional editing, colour correction and visual effects software. That means customers can use the DeckLink Mini 4K models with software such as DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and more.
| CONNECTIONS | |
| SDI Video Inputs: | 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable. |
| SDI Audio Inputs: | 16 channels embedded in SD, HD, Ultra HD. |
| HDMI Video Inputs: | 1 x HDMI 2.0a connector. |
| HDMI Audio Inputs: | 8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, Ultra HD. |
| Computer Interface: | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express 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. |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Software Included: | 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. |
| Physical Installation: | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. |
| VIDEO STANDARDS | |
| SD Video Standards: | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards: | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 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 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI F25PsF |
| Ultra HD Video Standards: | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 |
| 4K DCI Video Standards: | 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p. |
| SDI Compliance: | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. |
| SDI Metadata Support: | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
| Audio Sampling: | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| SDI Video Sampling: | 4:4:4 & 4:2:2 |
| SDI Colour Precision: | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p60, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. |
| Colour Space: | REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. |
| SDI HDR Support: | HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| HDMI Video Sampling: | 4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
| HDMI Configuration: | HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. |
| HDMI Colour Precision: | Up to 12-bit (Deep Color) |
| HDMI HDR Support: | HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| Multiple Rate Support: | HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. |
| Copy Protection: | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| PROCESSING | |
| Colourspace Conversion: | Hardware based real time. |
| HD to SD Down Conversion: | Software based down conversion during video capture. |
| HD Up Conversion: | Software based up conversion from SD to HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox or 16:9 anamorphic. |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions: | 120mm |
| Weight: | 90g |
| OPERATING SYSTEMS | |
| Windows: | Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11. |
| Mac: | Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. |
| Linux: | Linux |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | |
| Power Consumption: | 8 W |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Operating Temperature: | 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
| Storage Temperature: | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity: | 0% to 90% non-condensing |