Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro
Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro Video Recorder, 1RU, 2.5" SSD, SD Card, H.264/H.265, 10-bit 4:2:2, 12G-SDI
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Blackmagic - 'HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro'
Professional broadcast decksHyperDeck Studio lets you record broadcast quality video files directly onto SD cards and SSD media! The new redesigned HyperDeck Studios feature modern design with more codecs and quieter cooling. All models now support recording to H.264, Apple ProRes or DNxHD files with either PCM or AAC audio. Plus the 4K model adds support for H.265 files! When you've finished recording, media can be mounted on any computer to access the files using your favourite video software. For ISO recording, there's even built in timecode and reference generators for syncing multiple units! All of these powerful features make HyperDeck Studio perfect for broadcast, live production or multi screen digital signage.
HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro
Extreme PowerFor extreme power, the HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro has all the features of the HD models, combined with incredible processing for working in Ultra HD. This model’s SDI has been upgraded to full 12G-SDI with a loop 12G-SDI output. The two SDI outputs are both 12G-SDI so you can play ProRes 4444 files for true Ultra HD fill and key out. The HDMI connections and the ProRes and DNx file formats all switch between SD, HD and Ultra HD television standards. Like the other models, H.264 is included for SD and HD, but then switches to H.265 when recording in Ultra HD. Even the networking has been upgraded to 10G Ethernet for incredible speed! You also get 2 redundant AC power supplies.
1. Front SpeakerPress the button to monitor audio via speaker.
2. Media StatusAnimated indicators show record or playback.
3. TransportBroadcast style deck control buttons.
4. LCD DisplayShows video, transport, audio meters and menus.
5. Search ButtonsSelects between shuttle, jog and scroll.
6. Headphones1/4" audio jack to connect headphones.
7. SSD SlotsSupports SSDs for record and playback.
8. SD Card SlotsSupports SD cards and the faster UHS‑II cards.
9. Menu ButtonsScroll menus with the search dial.
10. Search DialMetal search dial with electronic clutch control.
1. AC Power InputsDual 100-240V AC power for full redundancy.
2. Remote In/OutRS-422 deck control, loops to multiple decks.
3. Reference In/OutBuilt in sync generator for syncing decks.
4. Timecode In/OutTimecode connections from internal generator.
5. 12G-SDI VideoSupports all formats to 2160p60 in ProRes, DNx and H.264/5
6. DC Power InputBroadcast style 4 pin 12V power connection.
7. 10G EthernetRemote deck control and extremely file transfer.
8. USB-CRecord to external disks or disk arrays.
9. SDI Monitor Out3G-SDI monitor output with graphic overlays.
10. HDMI In and OutRecord and play to cameras, projectors and TVs.
Perfect for Live Production, Broadcast and Archive
Mastering RecorderAll models record to H.264, ProRes and DNx files, so are perfect for recording broadcast masters! You can even use PCM or AAC audio, plus the 4K model adds H.265 when recording to Ultra HD files. You get everything you need to send shows to broadcasters and for uploading to YouTube.
ISO RecordingAll models feature timecode and reference generators, with outputs to loop to other HyperDecks. This means you can build a rack of HyperDeck Studios for ISO camera recording, allowing multi-cam editing after live events! You can even sync cameras to the SDI output and the SDI input has a frame sync.
Digital SignageHyperDeck Studio is perfect for digital signage as all models have HDMI output for connecting to large screen TVs and projectors. The built in sync generator lets you combine multiple HyperDecks for large multiscreen video walls. There's even FTP for file upload and a protocol for remote control.
Broadcast ArchiveHyperDeck Studio supports all SD and HD standards so it’s ideal for archiving old television shows from broadcast decks such as Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, 1", U-matic and VHS. You can even record direct to H.264 to maximize storage. For analog decks, just add a Mini Converter Analog to SDI.
Built-in LCD Display
Bright Colour LCD Status DisplayHyperDeck Studio features traditional deck style transport controls, including a search dial for jog, shuttle and scroll. The compact LCD shows timecode and transport information, plus a full colour thumbnail preview of the current clip in record or playback. It also displays information about each card’s recording status, along with video format, frame rate information and audio levels, all on the same display! The LCD includes monitoring for video, plus audio level meters, selectable between technically accurate VU or PPM ballistics. The combination of familiar VTR style controls with the built in LCD screen makes HyperDeck Studio incredibly fast to use and very easy to learn.
Traditional Controls
Traditional Broadcast Deck ControlsHyperDeck Studio includes a traditional broadcast style control panel that's very fast to use. Simply press the record button and you instantly start recording the video input to a file! You can also change the record file format from the menu. There are transport control buttons for playback, rewind, fast forward, previous clip, next clip and more. The Pro models have a machined metal search dial that supports shuttle, jog and scroll so you can find clips fast. Any button pressed on the front panel is sent to the rear RS-422 remote output for looping control to multiple HyperDecks. The Plus and Pro models also include a front panel speaker and headphone socket for live audio monitoring.
Built-in Search Dial
Incredible Search DialThe search dial on the HyperDeck Studio Pro models is much more than a simple encoder, as it’s a custom design that looks elegant and it’s incredibly nice to use. The knob mechanism is a solid machined metal design so it has inertia when it’s spun, which allows the jog and scroll functions to have an old fashioned analog feel. Even the outside of the search dial has a soft rubber coating with a distinctive pattern that was researched by our engineers to create the best feel when touched. An electronic clutch is built into the search dial and used to stop the dial to show the limits of shuttle, or the media in jog and scroll. The clutch even works when scrolling to the end of menus.
SSD and SD Card Support
Supports SD Cards, UHS‑II Cards or SSDsAll HyperDeck Studio models support recording to common SD cards and UHS-II cards so you don't need expensive custom media. However the Pro models also add two SSD slots so you can use two different types of media! SD cards and SSDs are the perfect choice for broadcast media because they are small and very affordable. When using H.264, the files are so incredibly small you get very long recordings even on smaller low cost cards. Plus, you can even record to external USB disks! With H.265, you can record up to 58 hours in 2160p60 Ultra HD or up to 157 hours of H.264 recording in 1080p59.94 on a 1 TB card. That's over 6 days of recording in HD using a single 1 TB card.
Dual SSD and SD Card Slots
Dual Media Slots For Non‑Stop RecordingAll HyperDeck Studio models feature dual media slots for non stop recording. When the recording card becomes full, recording automatically continues onto the next card. That’s perfect when recording long live events because you can "hot swap" a full card for an empty card while recording continues in the other slot! Each slot has a status indicator to show which card is being used, either red for record or green for playback. Plus all models now feature very long file recordings to a single file for easy file distribution. HyperDeck Studio is easily repairable with each card slot using an individual PCB assembly that can be replaced if it ever becomes worn out from heavy use.
USB-C Expansion
Record to External USB-C Media DisksIf recording to other types of media is required, the USB-C expansion port lets you plug in an external flash disk for recording. USB-C flash disks have unlimited capacity because they can be physically larger than an SD card or SSD. Plus, it's even possible to record to a disk array you'll use for editing, so you don't need to waste time copying files before starting post production. Just move the disk over to a computer and instantly start editing! You can even add a Blackmagic MultiDock 10G that has 4 separate SSD media slots, so you can add compatibility with SSD media to the HyperDeck Studio Mini and Plus models. There are also menus for managing external disks on the built in LCD.
H.265 Ultra HD Support
Popular ProRes, DNx, H.264 and H.265 FilesHyperDeck supports the most popular codecs in use today! All models include DNx and ProRes file formats. However all models also include H.264 in quality levels up to full 10 bit 4:2:2 when recording in NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080p and true 1080i interlaced formats. While the 4K model adds H.265 when recording in Ultra HD. That means you get tight 60:1 to 285:1 compression ratios for very small files at full broadcast quality. Plus you can choose uncompressed PCM audio, or even AAC audio when uploading files to YouTube. All models support both ExFAT and HFS+ disk formats and long duration single file recordings. The Plus and Pro models even support ProRes 4444 allowing fill and key playback.
Fill and Key Outputs
Fill and Key Outputs for Broadcast AnimationsThe HyperDeck Studio Plus and Pro models can play ProRes 4444 HD files to the 2 separate SDI fill and key outputs. That means you can use HyperDeck Studio as a graphics clip player for broadcast animation because the ProRes 4444 file’s alpha channel will be automatically converted to the key SDI output for realtime keying in a live production switcher! Plus the HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro model adds fill and key playback in Ultra HD! Imagine running animated lower third titles and stingers with key channel outputs for incredibly clean multi layered titles. Plus, switchers such as Blackmagic Design ATEM models connect to HyperDeck Studio via Ethernet to trigger playback synced to transitions.
USB Webcam Output
Video Call CompatibleFor compatibility with a wide range of computer software, HyperDeck Studio features webcam support using the USB connection. If you're not recording to an external USB disk, you can plug the HyperDeck USB connection directly into a computer to get live video into any video software. The computer is tricked into thinking the HyperDeck is a common webcam, but it's really a broadcast quality video source! That guarantees full compatibility with any video software and in full resolution 1080 HD quality. HyperDeck Studio's USB webcam feature works with any video software including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype, or get live streaming with Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster and more.
HDR and 3D LUT Support
Advanced HDR Support and Monitoring 3D LUTsYou'll be ready for the latest feature film workflows with support for advanced HDR standards. All HDR status information is embedded into the SDI connections so downstream equipment can detect when HDR files are played. When recording, the SDI and HDMI inputs will also automatically detect HDR video standards and then tag the files with the correct HDR information. Static metadata PQ and HLG formats are handled according to the ST2084 standard. Plus the front panel LCD has a wider color gamut for both Rec. 2020 and Rec. 709 colorspaces. HyperDeck Studio Plus and Pro models even allow you to load a 3D LUT into the monitoring output to add looks or to convert film to video gamma.
16 Channel Audio
Includes Professional Multi Channel SDI AudioHyperDeck Studio includes professional multi channel SDI audio for recording up to 16 channels. When recording from the SDI input, you can select in the menu to record 2, 4, 8 or 16 channels of audio in real time. There's extra space on the SDI monitoring status overlay, which allows the audio meter display to show the number of channels you have enabled all at the same time, and the audio meters will show 2, 4, 8 or 16 channels simultaneously. The audio meters are designed to use the correct ballistics, and you can change between different VU and PPM meter displays in the LCD menu. HyperDeck Studio is more than just a video recorder, as it also has fantastic sound.
Built-in Timecode Generators
Built in Timecode and Sync GeneratorsWith a timecode and sync generator built into all models, you can stack multiple units for digital signage or multi channel recording. Each HyperDeck has dedicated outputs for reference and timecode, direct from the internal sync and timecode generators. The generators "free run" unless reference or timecode is connected to the inputs, and then generators will automatically lock. This means you can loop from HyperDeck to HyperDeck to create perfectly timed array or recorders.
Post Production Software Support
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere CC
Adobe After Effects CC
Avid Media Composer
Use All Video Software and Streaming SitesHyperDeck Studio records files that are compatible with virtually all post production software. Plus if you record in H.264, you can upload files from HyperDeck Studio direct to streaming services such as YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter and more! You can use popular editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer, because HyperDeck uses the same file formats used in post production. Even VFX software such as Fusion and Adobe After Effects work with the files! Because HyperDeck records to disks formatted on computers, you can simply mount the disk on any computer and start editing without needing to transcode or convert the files.
Dual Power Supply
Redundant PowerThe miniaturized design of HyperDeck Studio Mini includes a built in power supply so you don’t have to carry around an external power brick! Simply plug it into an AC mains outlet and start recording and playing back video. With an auto switching international power supply that works with 100-240V AC, you can use it anywhere in the world! All models of HyperDeck Studio include both AC and DC power connections. The HyperDeck Studio HD Mini model has a 12V DC power input with locking connector and all other models have a broadcast style 4 pin XLR 12V DC power connection. The HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro has two separate AC power supplies for total redundancy.
Designed to be Portable & Rack Mountable
Rack MountableWhen you need a portable broadcast solution, the HyperDeck Studio HD Mini model includes most features miniaturized into an elegant 5 inch wide compact design that's only one third of a rack unit wide. That means you can fit 3 recorders in a single rack unit! Just use the optional Teranex Mini Rack Shelf and you can mount the 3 units side by side, then bolt it into a standard equipment rack. Or you can combine HyperDeck Studio Mini with other modules, such as a Teranex Mini Analog to SDI 12G to convert the input from analog to SDI, all in the same rack which is perfect for archive work. HyperDeck Studio HD Mini looks great when it’s not rack mounted and simply used by itself on a desktop.
Improved Cooling Solution
Better CoolingThe new HyperDeck Studio cooling system quietly maintains an optimum operating temperature even at high video frame rates for hours of recording. Plus the cooling system uses multiple fans so each fan runs slower meaning there's less noise and less wear on the fans, ensuring a longer life. Having multiple fans adds redundancy, so if a fan should fail, the other fan will continue to operate. Each HyperDeck Studio model has a custom designed cooling duct that guides the air from one side of the unit, over the critical processing ICs and out the other side. This eliminates heat transmission to the lid, so multiple HyperDecks can be stacked in a rack.
Replaceable Drive Interface
Easy to RepairHyperDeck recorders are designed for broadcast professionals who need to keep them operating for years. The media slots use plug in PCB assemblies so they can be replaced. If a media slot becomes worn from heavy use, or damaged due to rough use, a new SD card or SSD interface PCB can be installed. This means HyperDeck Studio is designed to be able to replace the key mechanical wear part in the design so you can keep it running reliably for many years. Any qualified service technician will find it extremely easy to remove the HyperDeck lid and plug in a new media interface card!
