If you're using older analogue Betacam SP™ decks, then DeckLink SP is specifically designed for that job. It features analogue component YUV video input and output, with analogue 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/7ft break out cable for a direct to deck connection.

Available in standard PCI-33/66 or PCI Express models.

Built-in Professional Quality Audio
All DeckLink cards feature unbalanced AES digital audio out for incredible quality and sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink unbalanced AES audio outputs are also compatible with S/PDIF consumer audio, so you can use inexpensive HiFi equipment for audio monitoring. DeckLink Pro includes 4 AES audio outputs for a massive 8 channels of audio, great for mastering 8 channels to multi-track audio equipment.

Choose Windows™ or Mac OS X™
DeckLink cards can be plugged into either Windows™ or Mac OS X™ systems. You can move DeckLink cards between operating systems allowing you to constantly reconfigure your facility as your needs change. On Windows™, DeckLink supports DirectShow™ for compatibility with most video software. For editing, DeckLink includes a full suite of plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro including Deck Control. You can even playback AVI, QuickTime™ and still frames files all on the same Premiere Pro timeline and with multi-channel audio via our ASIO driver. DeckLink is a world leader on Apple Mac OS X™ with QuickTime™ support for full compatibility with all video software such as Final Cut Pro™, After Effects, Shake™, DVD Studio Pro™, iDVD™, Combustion™ and many more.

Software Compatibility
With DeckLink’s open standard design, you can use a wide range of video software. DeckLink is compatible with QuickTime™ and DirectShow™ which means you can use any QuickTime™ or DirectShow™ software. Unlike pre-built systems, with DeckLink you can customise your system for different tasks. Use Final Cut Pro™ on Mac OS X™ or Premiere Pro on Windows™ and Mac OS X™ for editing. Use After Effects and Photoshop for broadcast design and paint and then DVD authoring software to give your clients a DVD of your work. The choice is yours.

True 10 Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture and Playback
DeckLink cards support full 10 bit SDI uncompressed video capture and playback for better quality than any other system - at any price. Ideal for Digital Betacam™ , D1™ and Panasonic DVCPRO® 50 decks, uncompressed 10 bit is the highest quality possible from the SDI television system. The Blackmagic codec allows 16 bit RGB per channel rendering preserving the quality of 10 bit video. Only 10 bit uncompressed will hold up under the heavy working conditions demanded by clients today, while still retaining that delicate film look.

Flexible File Formats
When used with Mac OS X™ and Windows™ operating systems, you can select from the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed and 8 bit uncompressed. When used on Mac OS X™, DeckLink includes support for ProRes 422, DV and JPEG compressed video formats. On Windows™, you can choose between AVI and QuickTime™ file formats and even play back TARGA and BMP image sequences in the Premiere Pro timeline without rendering
No other card has such wide support for various file formats and operating systems for cross platform compatibility. DeckLink uncompressed QuickTime™ files can be freely moved between Mac OS X™ and Windows™ systems.

Down Conversion and Real Time Effects
When running on Mac OS X™ all DeckLink cards feature our new full broadcast quality down conversion, so you can instantly master HD edits to standard definition and also play back uncompressed HD files and then downconvert to standard definition. That's perfect when you’re working in HD for future proof mastering, but you're delivering in standard definition. Down conversion uses polyphase interpolation and filtering for incredible quality with conversion at full 10 bit quality. Even DVCPRO HD multi-layer editing in Final Cut Pro™ can be downconverted and played out on all DeckLink cards in standard definition, making the transition to HD easier.

Key Features:-

• Available in PCI-33/66 and PCI Express versions
  
• Analogue component Y, R-Y, B-Y video input and output for connecting direct to analogue broadcast tape decks such Betacam SP™. Analogue component video input and output can be independently switched to NTSC?PAL composite video. Capture video even from consumer VHS tape
  
• Balanced pro analogue XLR audio for direct connection to analogue broadcast tape decks. Analogue audio input is embedded into SDI video output in capture mode.
  
• Television standard sample rate 48 Khz, 24/20/16 bit compatible
  
• Fully digital SMPTE-259M 10 bit SDI output with 8 channel embedded SDI audio for monitoring or mastering to high end decks such as Digital Betacam™. 8 channel SDI audio output supported in Final Cut Pro 4™
  
• SPDIF consumer digital audio output, for monitoring or audio layout
  
• Sony™ compatible RS-422 serial control port included
  
• Black burst compatible genlock input
  
• Includes long 2m/7ft breakout cable. Connect directly to your deck and monitor.
  
• No breakout box clutter and no extra cables to buy

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