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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.

Features:
* Connect to Analog or Digital Video
* Built-in Professional Quality Audio
* Down Conversion and Real Time Effects
* True 10 Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture and Playback
* Flexible File Formats

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.

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 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.