Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD are new models of PCIe capture and playback solutions featuring 3G‑SDI and HDMI connections. These updated models of the popular DeckLink Mini cards support video formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, and are designed to work with advanced color spaces such Rec. 2020 for deep color and higher dynamic range. The new DeckLink Mini HD models are also lower cost.

DeckLink Mini Recorder HD and DeckLink Mini Monitor HD feature advanced high quality video technology that supports uncompressed and compressed capture and playback at the highest 10‑bit SD and HD quality. Both models support broadcast quality 10‑bit YUV and 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 for pixel perfect capture and playback so customers get breathtaking image quality and detail. Replacing the previous 1.5G‑SDI models, the update to 3G‑SDI has allowed more features to be added such as support for video formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, wider color spaces including Rec. 2020, as well as support for RGB video formats.

The new DeckLink Mini HD models are low profile 1 lane Gen 2 PCI Express cards that fit easily into either desktop or rack mount server style computers with the included full height and low profile PCIe shields. They can capture from decks, cameras and live video sources, and output to monitors, projectors, media servers and more. This is perfect for editing, compositing, graphics production and unlimited broadcast and post production situations where the highest quality video and true versatility are demanded.

DeckLink Mini Recorder HD lets customers capture broadcast quality video from 3G‑SDI and HDMI sources with any PCIe computer. Customers can capture from virtually any SD or HD source including HDCAM, D5, SDCAM, Digital Betacam and more. DeckLink Mini Recorder HD also works with popular video streaming software such as OBS so customers can capture from cameras or live productions switchers and integrate the video directly into live broadcasts.

DeckLink Mini Monitor HD provides broadcast 3G‑SDI and HDMI video playback from PCIe computers. It is perfect for playing back directly to TVs, video projectors and even live production switchers up to 1080p60. Playback images are a perfect pixel for pixel clone of the file so customers get breathtaking image quality and detail, perfect for critical monitoring. DeckLink Mini Monitor HD even supports the latest HDR formats, so it’s perfect for when customers need professional but affordable color accurate monitoring.

Their lower cost means customers can choose to add recording or playback when needed. A good example is when monitoring using NLE software the DeckLink Mini Monitor HD would be the perfect choice. Customers who need simple capture can choose the DeckLink Mini Recorder HD.

DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD Features
Two models, DeckLink Mini Recorder HD for capture and DeckLink Mini Monitor HD for playback.
Low profile 1 lane Gen 2 PCI Express cards.
Includes PCIe shields for both regular and low profile slots.
Built in 3G-SDI and HDMI connections on each model.
Supports all common SD/HD video formats up to 1080p60.
Supports DCI formats up to 2Kp60 via SDI.
Uncompressed and compressed 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV or RGB quality.
Supports DaVinci Resolve and all other video software.
Developer SDK available to download free.

Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor HD

Get broadcast quality HDMI and SDI video playback and monitoring from your PCIe computer! DeckLink Mini Monitor HD includes 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 that let you connect to any television, monitor or projector for broadcast monitoring, including the latest high dynamic range (HDR) formats! Works with software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and more.

• SDI Video Output - 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
• SDI Rates - 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
• SDI Audio Output - 16 channels embedded in SD/HD
• HDMI Video Output - 1 x HDMI 2.0 type A connector
• HDMI Audio Output - 8 channels embedded in SD/HD
• Computer Interface - PCI Express 1 lane generation 2, compatible with 1, 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.

Supported 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 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.

Delivery Content
• DeckLink Mini Monitor HD
• Low profile slot bracket

Video Standards

SDI Video Standards

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

SDI HD Video Standards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

SDI 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
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M A/B and SMPTE ST2108–1

SDI Metadata Support

RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.

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 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.

SDI Color Space

REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020

SDI HDR Support

HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

Multiple Rate Support

SDI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.

HDMI SD Video Standards

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

HDMI HD Video Standards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

HDMI Audio Sampling

Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.

HDMI Video Sampling

4:2:2 and 4:4:4

HDMI Color Precision

10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.

HDMI Configuration

HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.

HDMI Color Space

REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020

HDMI HDR Support

HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

Multiple Rate Support

HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.