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Capture and Playback

Blackmagic Design capture and playback products work with some of the world's best software via the freely available Desktop Video SDK. This makes it incredibly easy to create your own custom solutions for one-off projects or for commercial products you will sell. DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity all use drivers, plugins and applications found in Desktop Video software and a lot of the heavy lifting is handled for you. The DeckLink SDK is cross platform, providing control of hardware and interfaces to allow you to easily perform common tasks! Plus, when purchasing in volume for use in your products, you can take advantage of great OEM discounts.

Latest Software And Support Notes

Desktop Video 12.2

This update adds support for DriverKit system extensions, which allows customers using Apple M1 Macs to reset security settings. Instructions can be found in the updated Desktop Video user manual. In addition, this update adds support for Premiere Pro on M1 Macs, and restores fine control of the video output reference timing on DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2.

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26 Oct 2021

Desktop Video 12.2 SDK

This SDK provides developer support for Desktop Video 12.2 that allows updating of hardware control and software interfaces for Desktop Video products.

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26 Oct 2021

Desktop Video Manual

This instruction manual includes information for installation and setup of all Blackmagic Design desktop video products including DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models.

H.264 Pro Recorder Manual

This manual includes details on setup and installation of the H.264 Pro Recorder for USB based capture on Mac OS X and Windows computers.

Presentations and Sample Code

These downloadable packages contain presentation content from the 2018 IBC Blackmagic Developer Support booth. They include a PDF slide presentation with accompanying sample code that builds on Windows, Linux and Mac. Please refer to the README.md within each package for details.

Advanced Video Capture and Playback

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Introduction to Video Capture and Playback

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Live Video Processing with OpenCV

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Information Notes

PCI Express System Requirements

This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing PCI Express based video capture and playback with Desktop Video products.

USB 3.0 System Requirements

This support note identifies USB 3.0 system requirements for Blackmagic Desktop Video products, ATEM Switchers and Pocket UltraScope.

Windows Thunderbolt System Requirements

This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing Thunderbolt based video capture and playback with Desktop Video, Teranex, Cinema Camera and HyperDeck products.

DeckLink Cards

Get answers to common questions for the DeckLink range of capture cards including compatible software, video streaming, capturing over HDMI, HDCP protected sources and more.

Desktop Video Developer Support FAQs

This Information note identifies the most frequently asked questions about Desktop Video Developer Support.

Available DeckLink Models

3G-SDI SD and HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink SDI Micro

Miniature M.2 card with 3G‑SDI connections for simultaneous capture and playback in all formats up to 1080p60.

$125

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DeckLink Micro Recorder

Miniature 1 lane mini PCIe card with HD‑SDI and HDMI for single channel capture in all formats up to 1080p30.

$145.00

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DeckLink Mini Recorder

Broadcast quality 10-bit SDI and HDMI PCIe capture card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p30.

$145.00

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DeckLink Mini Monitor

Broadcast quality 10-bit SDI and HDMI PCIe playback card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p30.

$145.00

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DeckLink Duo 2

PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.

$495.00

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DeckLink Duo 2 Mini

Low profile PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.

$495.00

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DeckLink Quad 2

Eight channel configurable PCIe video capture and playback up to 1080p60.

$995.00

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6G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K

Low profile PCIe capture card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!

$195.00

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DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K

Low profile PCIe playback card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!

$195.00

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DeckLink SDI 4K

Capture and playback with 6G-SDI for SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD.

$295.00

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DeckLink Studio 4K

Capture and playback 6G-SDI, HDMI 4K and analog in SD, HD and Ultra HD.

$595.00

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12G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards

DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

Capture and playback 12G-SDI in SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI up to 4096 x 2160 60p in 10-bit YUV or 12-bit RGB!

$895.00

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DeckLink 8K Pro

Quad link 12G-SDI capture and playback for SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI!

$645.00

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HDMI PCIe Cards

DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder

PCIe capture card with 4 HDMI inputs for capturing up to 4 different SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K formats at the same time!

$545.00

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