Accessories

Features

Features

Hardware

• Connect to Digital Video & Analog Monitoring
    Featuring the highest quality 10-bit uncompressed SD-SDI, DeckLink Pro is perfect for connecting to high end decks such as Digital Betacam, D1 and DVCPRO 50. True 10-bit SDI capture retains all the subtle detail in your images, even during multi generation rendering and video processing. When needing to monitor to analog equipment, DeckLink Pro features analog component YUV and composite video output.

• Built-In Professional Quality Audio
    The DeckLink Pro features unbalanced AES digital audio out for incredible quality and sample accurate AV sync. DeckLink Pro unbalanced AES audio outputs is also compatible with S/PDIF consumer audio, so you can use inexpensive HiFi equipment for audio monitoring. 8 channel SDI audio is supported, perfect for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound audio work.

• Choose Windows XP or Mac OS X
    DeckLink Pro can be plugged into either Windows XP or Mac OS X systems. You can move the DeckLink Pro between operating systems allowing you to constantly reconfigure your facility as your needs change.

    On Windows XP, DeckLink Pro supports DirectShow for compatibility with most video software. For editing, DeckLink Pro includes a full suite of plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro including deck control. You can even playback AVI, QuickTime and still frames files all on the same Premiere Pro timeline and with multi-channel audio via our ASIO driver.

    On Apple Mac OS X, DeckLink Pro supports QuickTime for full compatibility with all video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro HD, Adobe After Effects, Shake, DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, Combustion and many more.

• True 10-Bit Uncompressed SDI Capture & Playback
    DeckLink Pro supports full 10-bit SDI uncompressed video capture and playback for great image quality. Ideal for Digital Betacam , D1 and Panasonic DVCPRO 50 decks, uncompressed 10-bit is the highest quality possible from the SDI television system. The Blackmagic codec allows 16-bit RGB per channel rendering preserving the quality of 10-bit video. Only 10-bit uncompressed will hold up under the heavy working conditions demanded by clients today, while still retaining that delicate film look.

• Flexible File Formats
    When used with Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems, you can select from the highest quality 10-bit uncompressed and 8-bit uncompressed. When used on Mac OS X, DeckLink Pro includes support for DV and JPEG compressed video formats. On Windows XP, you can choose between AVI and QuickTime file formats and even play back TARGA and BMP image sequences in the Premiere Pro timeline without rendering.

Workflow

• Design & Effects
    High quality effects and design work has never been easier. The DeckLink Pro card is fully compatible with the standard software tools for broadcast designers, such as Adobe After Effects, Apple Shake, Apple Motion, Combustion and Photoshop. For a complete solution for inputting and outputting media, Blackmagic Deck Control is included free and allows time code accurate remote capture and output to broadcast decks. DeckLink Pro also includes an RGB QuickTime preview output for After Effects and Combustion. And, you can always preview on the DeckLink video-out interactively as you work, and then play pre-renders using real-time ram preview. When rendering your work, processing quality using the Blackmagic codec is full 16-bit, so you always get the advantage of 10-bit SDI video.

• Broadcast Paint & Graphics
    Broadcast graphics-work demands absolute quality and seamless integration with software for speed. Adobe Photoshop has become the tool of choice for broadcast designers worldwide because of its industry standard interface and powerful tool set. DeckLink Pro includes Photoshop plug-ins so you can capture still frames from the video input, and output graphics to the video-output with a simple menu click. Photoshop documents can use 16-bit rendering to 10-bit SDI for the highest quality video. Blackmagic Deck Control can also be used to control your broadcast deck remotely. And, when used in live environments, DeckLink can even key graphics with an alpha channel over live input video.

• HD to SD Down Conversion
    The DeckLink Pro card supports playback, software, down conversion from HDTV1080 and HDTV720 to SDTV. Software down conversion can be enabled or disabled with a software switch in the System Preferences>Blackmagic DeckLink on a Mac G5 system. A HD-capable Mac system and a hard drive array must be used even when performing down conversion, of uncompressed HD video, with the standard definition DeckLink Pro card. If wanting to perform down conversion on capture, a DeckLink HD series cards is required.

Please Note: HD to SD Down Conversion supported on Mac OS X ONLY.

• Streaming Video
    The DeckLink Pro card is ideal for streaming as you get a clean uncompressed video source for your streaming files. Uncompressed source video also means you don't waste CPU time de-compressing video, so you get faster rendering of your streaming files. DeckLink Pro is compatible with popular streaming software on both Mac OS X and Windows XP.

• DVD Authoring
    With DVD's replacing VHS tapes as the most popular consumer format, creating DVDs from your work has become important. DVDs from uncompressed media are much higher quality, and as all media files used on the DeckLink Pro are QuickTime or AVI, you get full compatibility with DVD authoring software. Use DVD Studio Pro or even iDVD on Mac OS X or Adobe Encore DVD software on Windows XP for powerful DVD creation.

• Great for Monitoring
    The DeckLink Pro card makes a great combination for monitoring in your edit suite. Even if you don't have a deck or camera connected to your computer, DeckLink Pro makes a great high quality way to monitor your edit as you work. Equipment such as DV cameras generally have poor quality video monitoring limited to an NTSC/PAL output. With the DeckLink Pro you can monitor high quality edits even in DV. The DeckLink Pro card plays back DV and JPEG media as well as taking advantage of RT Extreme based Final Cut Pro HD effects. You can connect an SDI equip monitor or inexpensive YUV component video monitor for quality monitoring, and without annoying FireWire latency when using only DV files.

• Live Broadcast Graphics Presentation
    Use the built-in keyer for overlaying graphics live over the video input. Even if you're only adding station indents, internal keying makes it easy. Use the Blackmagic LiveKey application for controlling key levels, and even adjusting the opacity of keys. Blackmagic LiveKey will also automatically fade graphics on and off for specific times. 

Specifications

Item Includes

Includes

• DeckLink Pro PCI card
• 7 ft. AV Breakout cable
• Installation disc
   

FAQ's

1. Can I Come to Your Store To Pick Up My Order ?
AValive maintains a nationwide shipping network in conjunction with their vendors. The main warehouse for AValive is located in NC . In order to keep prices low and not charge sales tax outside of NC we unfortunately can not have pick-ups at any of our service locations. We can however arrange for next day delivery including Saturday in most cases.

2. What is your return policy-Terms and Conditions ?
AValive like many retailers are being forced with open box restocking fees from the manufactures we represent. Therefore we reserve the right to charge 25% in restocking fees and no refund of shipping charges. Software can not be returned for any reason nor warranties and training materials. AValive will often assist in a product exchange with in the 14-day period from your transaction if you wrongly ordered such product and need to exchange it for the correct part. No returns can happen with out a RMA number from AValive with in 14 days the product being shipped from us.

AValive Terms & Conditions:

1. By submitting this order for processing, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the order, it is correct, and that you fully intend to purchase the items contained in your shopping cart.
2. All product warranties will be honored by the original manufacturer. Should your product require warranty service or replacement contact the manufacturer immediately. A minimum service fee plus any applicable shipping and handling costs will apply should you desire the assistance of AValive in any warranty claim.
3. Once you have purchased and received the items, they may only be returned after receiving an express written email authorization from AValive. No returns will be accepted unless prior approval is received. Please email customer service regarding your return.
4. Please be advised that all returns will be subject to a 25% restocking fee plus applicable shipping cost.
5. Opened software may not be returned under any circumstances.
6. AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive makes every effort to ensure that the information on this web site, including but not limited to product pricing, availability, and details, is complete and accurate. However, due to rapidly changing conditions with our suppliers, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein. AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive reserves the right to modify or change any information without prior notice to you, as well as limit the quantity of any product purchased. In the event that an order is placed and information about any item in the order is incorrect, AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive will notify you about the inaccuracy, and will only process the order pending your approval. However, we also reserve the right to refuse or cancel the order at our discretion. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

3. What Time Is Shipping Cut Off ?
Most orders placed before 3PM EST can be shipped expedited same day using Fed Ex or UPS Express Services. If the product is shipped out of our west coast distribution warehouses. We can often execute the order as late as 4 pm EST. Please note we make every effort to ship ASAP on all orders but certain manufactures require a 1-2 day lead time.

4. When Do You Charge My Card ?
AValive never charges your card until we confirm the product you ordered is shippable or pre-ordered and all costs have been communicated to you. So if you get a message saying shipping not calculated you can be assured that someone from AValive will either email or call you with an exact total before we process your order.

5. When I place my order is my card automatically charged ?
No: AValive processes each order manually to guarantee accuracy and availability . Your card is never charged by an automated cart system.

6. Who Pays Customs Charges and Tarrifs if I Am An International Order ?
It is very important to consider the effects of tariffs, taxes, port handling fees and other miscellaneous customs charges when determining your product's final cost. Depending on your product and country of destination, customs charges will affect the price you the buyer is willing to pay for your product. The importer (buyer) is responsible for paying these charges and Avalive will not be responsible for this .

7. Why does the product price say 'Click for best price'?
Often times manufacturers do not want any price other than MAP or Minimum Advertised Price to be listed in any form of e-commerce or advertising. Because AValive believes in the American Way we feel we should determine what price you pay not someone else.

8. Will I Pay Sales Tax ?
All orders shipped to NC will be charged NC Sales Tax unless you are a reseller which will require a NC Dept Of Revenue Exemption Form to be faxed to us. Most all other states we ship to will not b charged sales tax with the only exception being some direct ship from warehouses located in the state to which the product s shipped to.