Performance

Format

Supported Video formats: 525i NTSC, 625i PAL, 720HD and 1080HD
HD Format Support: 1080PsF23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50 and 720p59.94
SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC

Video Sampling

4:2:2

Audio Sampling

Television rate of 48kHz at 24 bit

Color

Color Precision: 4:2:2 10-bit
Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV

Copy Protection

For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP

Video

SDI Video Input: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
SDI Video Output: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable

HDMI Video Input: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set-top boxes, decks and video games
HDMI Video Output: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector (includes both audio and video)

Audio

SDI Audio Input: 8-channel embedded in SD and HD
SDI Audio Output: 8-channel embedded in SD and HD

Analog Audio Input: 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors
Analog Audio Output: 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs

HDMI Audio Input: 2 channels
HDMI Audio Output: 2 channels