Versatile 6G‑SDI and analog capture/playback card with 10‑bit video, Ultra HD support, internal keying, RS‑422 control and professional audio I/O, ideal for hybrid broadcast, live production and modern post‑production workflows.
DeckLink Studio 4K is a powerful and versatile capture and playback card designed for professional broadcast, live production and post‑production environments requiring the flexibility of both modern digital video formats and legacy analog connections. It features high‑quality 6G‑SDI technology that supports SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD up to 2160p30, providing pristine 10‑bit video for editing, grading and real‑time graphics workflows. The multi‑rate SDI connection automatically switches formats, allowing seamless integration with a vast range of professional cameras, switchers, decks and routers while maintaining exceptional signal integrity.
Beyond SDI, DeckLink Studio 4K includes a complete suite of analog I/O such as component, composite and S‑Video, making it ideal for digitizing archival content or connecting to older broadcast devices. It also incorporates balanced analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio to support a wide range of audio workflows. The built‑in reference input ensures accurate timing across multi‑device systems, while RS‑422 deck control allows reliable machine control for capture and mastering from broadcast VTRs.
The card features an internal hardware keyer for real‑time fill‑and‑key graphics, making it suitable for live titling, broadcast overlays and CG playout. With support for industry‑standard codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, DNxHD, DPX, XDCAM, AVC‑Intra and uncompressed 8‑bit and 10‑bit formats, DeckLink Studio 4K integrates effortlessly into editorial, compositing, finishing and live production pipelines. It installs via PCI Express Gen 2 x4 and is compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux, ensuring broad system flexibility.
With its combination of high‑end SDI performance, extensive analog connectivity, professional audio support and advanced features like internal keying and RS‑422 control, DeckLink Studio 4K stands as an all‑in‑one solution for hybrid broadcast infrastructures, multi‑format studios and modern 4K production environments.
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4.
1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4.
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video. Component supports HD and SD.
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite, 1 x S-Video, 1 x SD-SDI. Component supports HD and SD.
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors.
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors. Channels 3 & 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs.
2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.
2 Channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature.
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
16 Channels embedded in HD/2K/4K. 8 Channels embedded in SD.
1 x HDMI type A connector.
1 x HDMI type A connector.
8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K.
8 Channels embedded in SD, HD, 4K
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4,8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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.
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.
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
Adobe After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Autodesk Smoke
Adobe Photoshop CC
Other supported applications include: The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Steinberg Nuendo, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom.
These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p*
* SDI Only
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
4:2:2, 4:4:4*
*4K is 4:2:2.
8, 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p25 2K DCI, 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
REC 601, REC 709
4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0
10-bit RGB HD
10-bit YUV in HD and 4K
HDMI 1.4b. Automatically configures to connected display.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit.
10-bit
REC 601, REC 709
Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions.
HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and UHD. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI output, SD on SD-SDI, Composite and S-Video outputs when working in HD video formats on playback. Switch analog video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
Built in, high quality software up converter from SD to HD on input. Selectable between 16:9 Zoom or anamorphic.
Software based cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Hardware based real time.
Mac 15.0 Sequoia,
Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux
22 W
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
DeckLink Studio 4K
Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control.
HDMI bracket
3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
DeckLink Studio 4K
Breakout cable for analog and RS-422 control.
HDMI bracket