Blackmagic Design announces DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD, new models of PCIe capture and playback solutions featuring 3G-SDI and HDMI connections. These updated models of the DeckLink Mini cards support video formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, and are designed to work with advanced colour spaces such Rec. 2020 for deep colour and higher dynamic range. The new DeckLink Mini HD models are also lower cost.
DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD are available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$129 each.
DeckLink Mini Recorder HD and DeckLink Mini Monitor HD feature advanced high-quality video technology that supports uncompressed and compressed capture and playback at 10-bit SD and HD quality. “Both models support broadcast quality 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 for pixel perfect capture and playback so customers get breathtaking image quality and detail,” the announcement states. “Replacing the previous 1.5G-SDI models, the update to 3G-SDI has allowed more features to be added such as support for video formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, wider colour spaces including Rec. 2020, as well as support for RGB video formats.”
The new DeckLink Mini HD models are low profile 1 lane Gen 2 PCI Express cards designed to fit into either desktop or rack mount server style computers with the included full height and low profile PCIe shields. They can capture from decks, cameras and live video sources, and output to monitors, projectors, media servers and more. They are designed for editing, compositing, graphics production and unlimited broadcast and post-production situations.
“DeckLink Mini Recorder HD lets customers capture broadcast quality video from 3G-SDI and HDMI sources with any PCIe computer. Customers can capture from virtually any SD or HD source including HDCAM, D5, SDCAM, Digital Betacam and more. DeckLink Mini Recorder HD also works with popular video streaming software such as OBS so customers can capture from cameras or live productions switchers and integrate the video directly into live broadcasts,” the announcement continues.
DeckLink Mini Monitor HD provides broadcast 3G-SDI and HDMI video playback from PCIe computers. It allows playback directly to TVs, video projectors and live production switchers up to 1080p60. Playback images are a pixel-for-pixel clone of the file for critical monitoring. DeckLink Mini Monitor HD supports the latest HDR formats, designed for professional but more affordable colour-accurate monitoring.
Customers can choose to add recording or playback when needed. For instance, when monitoring using NLE software the DeckLink Mini Monitor HD could be used. Customers who need simple capture can choose the DeckLink Mini Recorder HD.
“DeckLink Mini Recorder HD and DeckLink Mini Monitor HD are perfect for a wide range of workflows as they deliver broadcast quality at a very low cost,” says Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “We are excited to be able to add support for formats up to 1080p60 and 2K DCI to these new cards, as well as including support for advanced colour spaces and HDR. They fit in almost any computer, even low profile server class computers which means that every editing station can monitor or capture in stunning broadcast quality at a very low cost!”
