If you're using older analog Betacam SP decks, then DeckLink SP is specifically designed for that job. It features analog component YUV video input and output, with analog balanced XLR audio. DeckLink SP also includes unbalanced AES out, 10 bit SDI output for digital mastering, genlock input and RS-422 control. All connections are on a long 2 meter, 7 foot break out cable for a direct to deck connection. Now available in standard PCI-33/66 or PCI Express models.
Features:
- Connection to Analog or Digital Video
- Built-in Professional Quality Audio
- Choose Windows XP or Mac OS X
- True 10 Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture and Playback
- Down Conversion and Real Time Effects
- Free Software Utilities Developed to Assist Real World Production Needs
All DeckLink cards have the same powerful features, with only the video and audio connections different between models. There is a DeckLink model specifically designed with connectivity for different types of broadcast decks, so you get only what you need at the most affordable price.
Specifications:
| SDI Video Input | None. |
| SDI Video Output | 1 x 10 bit. |
| Analog Video Input | YUV/NTSC/PAL switchable to composite. |
| Analog Video Output | YUV/NTSC/PAL switchable to composite |
| AES Audio Output | 2 Channels AES & S/PDIF compatible. |
| SDI Audio Input | None |
| SDI Audio Output | 8 Channel. |
| Analog Audio Input | 2 Channel. |
| Analog Audio Output | 2 Channel. |
| Dual rate support | Standard definition SDI only. |
| Sync Input | Blackburst Input |
| Device Control | Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports.
Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. |
| Settings Control | DeckLink System Preference (Mac OS X) and Control Panel (Windows) |
| Updates | Firmware for cards built into software driver. Loaded at system start |
| Standards |
| SD Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC. |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.601. |
| SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2. |
| SDI Color Precision | 4:2:2 10 bit. |
| SDI Color Space | 4:2:2 YUV. |
| SDI Metadata Support | VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal.
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| Card type | "Short" PCI 66 MHz. Fully functional with PCI 66 & 33 MHz slots and PCI-X 133 & 100 MHz slots.
DeckLink Extreme PCIe and DeckLink SP are also available for computers with PCIe slots. |
| Processing |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. |
| HD Down Conversion | Mac OS X only, software-based real-time rendering on all SD cards. Support for HD 1080 and HD 720 to SD. Click here for the latest down-conversion features and detailed information. |
| Real time effects | Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects on Mac OS X.
Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats. |
| Extras |
| Software Included | Deck Control, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, FrameLink, Blackmagic driver. DeckLink Pro supports external key, in addition to internal key, with Blackmagic LiveKey. |
| Firmware Upgrade | Firmware for cards built into software driver. Loaded at system start |
| Installation | PCI-33/66 Models: "Short" PCI 66 MHz card, fully functional with PCI 66 & 33 MHz slots and PCI-X 133 & 100 MHz slots. Windows PC's must have 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slots. PCIe Models: "Short" PCI Express 1 lane card for high speed 2.5 Gb/s transfers. Compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots. Please see the full system requirements for Mac OS X and Windows. |
