Record uncompressed 10-bit video from SDI and HDMI video sources. DeckLink Mini Recorder switches between SD and HD video formats and is perfect for building ingest servers or other video solutions where you need to capture only in a low profile card! Includes two PCIe shields for both full height and low profile slots.
DeckLink Mini Recorder
Technical Specifications
Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Video Input
1 x HDMI type A connector.
SDI Audio Input
8 channels embedded in SD and HD.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
Computer Interface
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.

Codecs
Supports: 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), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes (LT), Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy), Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2.
Software
Software Included
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows 7 or Windows 8. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Internal Software Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical Installation
PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows 8 and Linux. Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.
Software Applications

DaVinci Resolve

Fusion

Premiere Pro CC

Avid Media Composer

After Effects CC

Avid Pro Tools

Steinberg Cubase

Steinberg Nuendo

Photoshop CC

Media Express
Other supported applications include: Nuke, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidblaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster.
Video Standards
SD Format Support
625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC.
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M and 292M.
SDI Metadata Support
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188 and closed captioning.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Configuration
HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution
Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
HDMI Color Precision
10-bit
Multiple Rate support
SDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definitlon and high definition.
Copy Protection
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
HD Up Conversion
Software based up conversion during video capture.
Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later.
Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit.
Linux
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
DeckLink Mini Recorder
Low profile slot bracket
Software CD
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
ConnectionsSDI Video Input1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable.SDI Audio Input8 channels embedded in SD and HD.HDMI Video Input1 x HDMI 1.4 type A connector.HDMI Audio Input8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.Computer InterfacePCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.DeckLink Mini RecorderSupported CodecsAVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2.SoftwareSoftware IncludedMedia 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.Internal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.Physical InstallationPCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.Software ApplicationsDaVinci Resolve iconDaVinci ResolveAdobe Premiere Pro iconAdobe Premiere Pro CCAvid Media Composer iconAvid Media ComposerAdobe Photoshop iconAdobe Photoshop CCMedia Express iconMedia ExpressOther supported applications include:Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, 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.Video StandardsSD Video Standards525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PALHD Video Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p601080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF301080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M and 292M.SDI Metadata SupportRP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.Color Precision8-bit & 10-bit.Video SamplingYUV 4:2:2.Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709.Multiple Rate SupportSDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definitlon and high definition.Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.ProcessingColorspace ConversionHardware based real time.HD to SD Down ConversionSoftware based down conversion during video capture.HD Up ConversionSoftware based up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox or 16:9 anamorphic.Physical SpecificationsDeckLink Mini RecorderOperating SystemsMac iconMac 10.14 Mojave,Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.Windows IconWindows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.Linux iconLinuxPower RequirementsPower Consumption5 WattsEMC CertificationsFCC, CE and C-Tick.Environmental SpecificationsOperating Temperature5 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)Storage Temperature-20 to 45 C (-4 to 113 F)Relative Humidity0% to 90% non-condensingWhat's IncludedDeckLink Mini RecorderLow profile slot bracketSD card with software and manualWarranty3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.