The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K is a professional-grade PCIe capture card designed for videographers, broadcast engineers, and post-production studios who demand reliable, high-quality ingest at up to DCI and UHD 4K resolutions. Featuring both an HDMI 2.0 input and an SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI input with 10-bit hardware processing and real-time color space conversion, it delivers uncompromising signal integrity for any recording workflow.
Slotting neatly into any PCI-Express 2.0 x4 (or higher) slot and compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, this capture card supports a wide range of professional codecs including H.264, Apple ProRes, and AVC-Intra. Seamless integration with industry-leading software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro X makes the DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K a future-proof investment for evolving production pipelines in Egypt and beyond.
Key features
- Dual 4K Inputs: Capture from virtually any source via HDMI 2.0 or SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI, both supporting DCI and UHD 4K resolutions for maximum versatility.
- 10-Bit Hardware Processing: Preserves rich color depth and tonal gradations throughout the capture pipeline, ensuring broadcast-quality results every time.
- Real-Time Hardware Color Space Conversion: Automatically converts between color spaces on the fly without taxing your CPU, keeping your system running smoothly during live capture.
- Broad Codec Support: Works with H.264, Apple ProRes, AVC-Intra, and more, giving you full-resolution input flexibility across nearly any project type.
- Universal Software Compatibility: Integrates with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, and dozens of other platforms so it adapts to any changing workflow.
- Flexible Installation: Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets, allowing installation in standard towers, small form-factor PCs, or external PCIe chassis with ease.
Specifications
| Video Input | SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Supported Resolutions | DCI 4K, UHD 4K, HD, SD |
| Interface | PCI-Express 2.0 x4 (x8 & x16 slots supported) |
| Processing | 10-Bit Hardware Processing |
| Color Space Conversion | Hardware-based, real-time |
| HD Down-Conversion | Software-based during playback |
| Supported Codecs | H.264, Apple ProRes, AVC-Intra and more |
| OS Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Form Factor | Full-height & low-profile brackets included |
| Software Support | DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects CC and more |
Frequently asked questions
What video inputs does the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K support?
It features two inputs: an SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI input and an HDMI 2.0 input. Both inputs support DCI 4K, UHD 4K, HD, and SD resolutions, making it compatible with a wide range of professional and consumer video sources.
Which PCIe slot does the DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K require, and will it fit in my PC?
The card requires at least a PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot, but it is also compatible with PCIe x8 and x16 slots in both 2.0 and 3.0 variants. It includes a full-height bracket pre-installed and a low-profile bracket for small form-factor PCs or external chassis.
Is the DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K compatible with popular video editing software?
Yes. It supports a broad range of industry-standard applications including Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, and many more on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
