Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro G2  is a highly advanced, professional-grade 8-lane PCIe Gen 3 capture and playback card designed for high-end cinema, broadcast, and multi-channel workflows. It expands on the original DeckLink 8K Pro by including an attached daughter card that adds dedicated HDMI 2.1 connectivity and deck control.

Key Specifications & Features

• Extensive Video Connections: Built with four bidirectional 12G-SDI ports, one HDMI 2.1 input, and one HDMI 2.1 output. It handles video processing from SD up to 8K DCI.
• High Frame Rates & HDR: Supports up to 120 fps in HD and 4K, and up to 60 fps in 8K. It handles 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2, 10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 formats, and full Rec. 2020 wide color gamut. 
• Multi-Channel Customization: Utilizing the free DeckLink SDK, users can configure the 4 SDI ports into individual streams, allowing up to 4 distinct capture or playback channels at up to 4K DCI 60p.
• Massive Audio Bandwidth: The card’s 12G-SDI ports can process up to 64 channels of embedded audio alongside the video signal.
• Hardware Form Factor: Operates as an 8-lane Generation 3 PCI Express card. The physical unit includes a primary card and an accompanying daughter card that provides the HDMI ports and an RS-422 deck control.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems and integrates seamlessly with post-production software like DaVinci Resolve