SDI Video Input1x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Video Input1x HDMI type A connector
SDI Audio Input8 channels embedded in SD and HD
HDMI Audio Input8 channels embedded in SD and HD
Computer InterfaceThunderbolt
SD Format Support625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC
HD Format Support720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M
SDI Metadata SupportVITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal 
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file 
HD RP188 
Closed captioning
SamplingVideo: 
4:2:2 

Audio: 
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit
Color Precision10-bit
Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709
HDMI ConfigurationHDMI automatically configures to connected display
HDMI ResolutionPixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device
HDMI Color Precision10-bit
Multiple Rate SupportSDI and HDMI are switchable between standard definition and high definition
Copy ProtectionHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources 
Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time
HD Down ConversionSoftware based down conversion during video playback
Real Time EffectsApple Final Cut Pro internal effects 
Adobe Premiere Pro Mercury Playback Engine effects 
Avid Media Composer 6 internal effects
Internal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical InstallationRequires computer with a Thunderbolt port
System CompatibilityMac OS X 10.7 Lion or later, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later 
(If you encounter incompatibility issues with updated versions of OS X, please download the newest driver for the recorder from black magic website )
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.2 x 5.1 x 1.6"