Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1
SDI Fill Outputs
1
SDI Key Outputs
1
SDI Loop Outputs
1
SDI Extended Desktop Outputs
1
SDI Monitor Outputs
1
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
HDMI Extended Desktop Outputs
1
HDMI Monitor Outputs
1
Analog Audio Outputs
2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 3-pin XLR connectors.
1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack.
SDI Audio Inputs
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
HDMI Audio Inputs
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
HDMI Audio Outputs
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
Device Control
1 x Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control input port.
USB
1 x USB‑C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s).
Computer Interface
2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux)
1 x USB‑C for keyboard, mouse and other USB devices
Ethernet
1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 1000/10G BASE‑T.
 
Supported Codecs
Video Codecs
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, 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, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Software
Software Included
Media 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 Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
 
Software Applications
 
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
SDI Video Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
2K Video Standards
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and SMPTE ST2108-1.
SDI Metadata Support
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Multiple Rate Support
SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/UHD and 4K.
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Color Precision
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in modes up to 4Kp30 and
8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes.
SDI Color Space
REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
HDR Support
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
HDMI Video Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
HDMI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
HDMI Video Sampling
4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
HDMI Color Precision
8, 10 and 12-bit
HDMI Color Space
REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
HDR Support
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
HDR Configuration
HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
Multiple Rate Support
HDMI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K.
Hardware Frame Buffer
v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), Ay10 (10 bit YUVA), R12B, R12L (12 bit RGB).
Control
Built in Control Panel
6 buttons, spin knob and 2.2 inch color display for menu and settings. Front speaker on/off button.
External Control
RS-422 deck control input for remote control of software. Also supports Advanced Media Protocol.
Physical Installation
Half rack unit width, 1 rack unit height.
Operating Systems
Mac 13.0 Ventura,
Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 socket.
Power Usage
TBA
 
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non‑condensing