Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
Flagship PCIe capture and playback card with 12G-SDI, HDMI and analog I/O for high frame rate 4K production.
SKU: BLA-BDLKHDEXTR4K12G
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The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G is a high end PCIe capture and playback card that brings together multi-rate 12G-SDI, HDMI, analog video and professional audio in a single solution. It is designed for the most demanding 4K editing, grading and broadcast workflows.
With two 12G-SDI inputs and two 12G-SDI outputs, support for the highest quality 4:4:4 colour, advanced 3D technology and an optional optical fibre upgrade, the 4K Extreme 12G is a flagship card for high frame rate Ultra HD production.
Key Features
- Two 12G-SDI inputs and two 12G-SDI outputs for SD, HD, Ultra HD and DCI 4K
- Multi-rate 12G-SDI up to full frame DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 at 60 fps
- HDMI input and output on a mezzanine daughter card
- AES/EBU balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio plus analog video via breakout cable
- 10-bit YUV and 8, 10 and 12-bit RGB with highest 4:4:4 quality
- Advanced 3D technology and sockets for optional optical fibre SDI modules
Ideal For
- High end 4K editing and colour grading
- Broadcast capture and playout
- 3D and high frame rate Ultra HD production
- Facilities needing optical fibre SDI connectivity
- Mixed SDI, HDMI and analog ingest workflows
Specifications
- 2 x 12G-SDI inputs and 2 x 12G-SDI outputs
- HDMI input and output
- Up to DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 at 60 fps
- 10-bit YUV and 8, 10 and 12-bit RGB
- AES/EBU XLR and RCA audio plus analog video breakout
- Optional Dual Link optical fibre SDI modules up to 12G-SDI speeds
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Blackmagic Design reseller and integrator.
| SDI Inputs | 2 x multi-rate 12G-SDI |
| SDI Outputs | 2 x multi-rate 12G-SDI |
| HDMI | Input and output on mezzanine card |
| Resolutions | SD, HD, Ultra HD up to DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 |
| Max Frame Rate | DCI 4K at 60 fps |
| Colour Sampling | 10-bit YUV, 8, 10 and 12-bit RGB |
| Quality | Highest 4:4:4 |
| Digital Audio | AES/EBU balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA |
| Analog Video | Component, composite via breakout cable |
| 3D Support | Advanced 3D up to DCI 4K 60p |
| Optical Option | Sockets for 2 optical fibre SDI modules up to 12G-SDI |
| Computer Interface | PCI Express |
Four 12G-SDI Channels
Two 12G-SDI inputs and two 12G-SDI outputs handle simultaneous capture and playback. Multi-rate connections cover everything from SD up to full frame DCI 4K at 60 frames per second.
Highest Quality Colour
Support for 10-bit YUV and up to 12-bit RGB delivers the highest 4:4:4 quality for grading and finishing. Advanced 3D technology adds stereoscopic capability up to DCI 4K 60p.
Connect Everything
HDMI, AES/EBU XLR, RCA and analog video via breakout cable cover every source you are likely to meet. Sockets for optional optical fibre modules add Dual Link SDI over long distances up to 12G-SDI speeds.









