Blackmagic Design DeckLink IP HD Recorder
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink IP HD is a powerful PCIe video capture and playback card tailored for 2110 IP-based broadcast systems. It supports dual-channel capture and playback via a single RJ45 Ethernet connection, with resolutions up to 1080p60 in 720p, 1080i, and 1080p standards. The card conforms to the SMPTE ST2110 standard for uncompressed video (SMPTE-2110-20), along with SMPTE-2110-21 for traffic shaping, SMPTE-2110-30 for audio, and SMPTE-2110-40 for ancillary data. The high-speed 10G Ethernet connectivity allows for efficient multicast video distribution and ensures precise synchronization with a common PTP clock, making it ideal for integration into large-scale broadcast infrastructures.
Built for high performance, the DeckLink IP HD leverages a 4-lane PCIe connection to deliver ultra-low latency and superior timing accuracy for real-time applications, such as broadcast graphics, virtual sets, and GPU-driven AI image processing. The card supports 10-bit uncompressed video formats, including ProRes and DNxHD, offering broadcast-quality capture and playback with exceptional color precision for seamless video compositing and visual effects. Its robust security features include an integrated video firewall that isolates video data from external threats, ensuring secure transmission over IP networks. Compatible with all major video software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro, the DeckLink IP HD is a versatile solution for modern broadcast production environments.
Features:
- Dual-Channel Capture & Playback: Supports two channels of 2110 IP video capture and playback simultaneously.
- 10G Ethernet Support: High-bandwidth Ethernet for efficient multicast video distribution.
- SMPTE 2110 Compliance: Conforms to SMPTE-2110-20, -21, -30, and -40 standards for uncompressed video, traffic shaping, audio, and ancillary data.
- 10-Bit Uncompressed Video: Supports high-quality 10-bit uncompressed video formats for superior broadcast-quality video.
- Low Latency with PCIe 4-Lane Interface: Provides low-latency capture and playback with highly accurate timing synchronization.
- Video Firewall for Security: Isolates video data from external threats using frame buffer isolation.
- Multi-Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and other broadcast software.
- Multiformat Video Support: Handles a wide range of SD and HD video formats up to 1080p60, with instant switching between standards.
- Broadcast-Grade Graphics Processing: Ideal for integrating with broadcast graphics tools like Fusion and Adobe After Effects.
- NMOS Protocol Support: Facilitates device discovery and connection management for virtual routing over IP networks.
- Versatile Integration: Perfect for use in broadcast automation, live streaming, and custom video solutions.
Applications:
- Broadcast Graphics Creation: Seamless integration with visual effects software for broadcast graphics and titles.
- Live Video Streaming: Supports live video streaming applications, including Open Broadcaster, Wirecast, and XSplit.
- Virtual Sets & GPU Processing: Ideal for use in virtual sets or GPU-based video processing for broadcast environments.
- Post-Production and Editing: Used in professional editing and color correction with DaVinci Resolve and other NLE software.
- Broadcast Automation: Ideal for building custom broadcast automation servers and solutions for local or global broadcasting.
- Broadcast Infrastructure Integration: Perfect for integrating 2110 IP video into existing SDI broadcast systems or complete IP-based setups.
- AI and Graphics Workstations: Supports GPU-driven AI image processing and high-performance broadcast graphics generation.
| Connections | 10G Ethernet Port: 1 x 10G BASE-T |
| Ethernet Channels | 2 input channels, 2 output channels, up to 1080p60 with 16 audio channels |
| Computer Interface | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 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 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4 |
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux |
| Internal Software Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver, loaded at system start or via updater software |
| Physical Installation | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4 and 8 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots |
| Software Applications | DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Adobe Photoshop, and others |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit |
| Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020 |
| IP Video Compliance | SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video), IGMP v2/v3, SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping), SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM), SMPTE 2110-40 (Ancillary Data), IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2), ST 2059-1, ST 2059-2 |
| NMOS IS-04 Discovery and Registration | v1.3.2, Peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD |
| NMOS IS-05 Connection Management | v1.1.2, NMOS BCP-002-01, NMOS BCP-004-01 |
| Processing | Colorspace Conversion: Hardware-based real-time, Real-time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro internal effects, Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, Avid Media Composer internal effects |
| Physical Installation | PCI Express low profile |
| Operating Systems | Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later, Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, Linux |
| Power Requirements | Power Consumption: 10 Watts |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F), Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F), Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| What's Included | DeckLink IP HD, Low profile slot bracket, Welcome wallet with QR code for software download |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty |


