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Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini Low Profile 8K Capture and Playback Card

Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini Low Profile 8K Capture and Playback Card

SoundPro Item: 141214 | Part Number: BMD-BDLKHCPRO8K12GMINI

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  • Four Independent Bi-Directional 12G-SDI Ports Enable Flexible 8K Signal Routing
  • Low-Profile PCIe Form Factor Fits Space-Constrained Workstations and Rack Nodes
  • Full Rec. 2020 Color Space With HDR Metadata Support For Cinema-Grade Grading
  • Hardware-Based Real-Time Colorspace Conversion on Output Reduces CPU Load
  • Tri-Sync and Black Burst Sync Input Ensures Frame-Accurate Multi-Device Locking
  • Bundled DaVinci Resolve With Cross-Platform Driver Support on Mac, Windows, and Linux
  • Extensive Codec Library Covers ProRes, DNxHR, DPX, and Uncompressed Formats
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The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini is engineered for colorists, post-production facilities, and broadcast engineers who require true 8K capture and playback from a single low-profile PCIe card. Its compact form factor makes it viable in space-constrained workstations without sacrificing signal quality or format flexibility, addressing a real gap in high-resolution production infrastructure.

With four independent bi-directional 12G-SDI Micro BNC connections operating over an 8-lane PCIe Gen 3 interface, this card handles the full range of SD through 8K DCI formats in a single slot. Support for 12-bit RGB 4:4:4, Rec. 2020 color space, HDR static metadata, HLG, and PQ transfer characteristics makes it a credible tool for next-generation HDR grading and cinema mastering workflows where color fidelity is non-negotiable.

Compared to standard full-height capture cards, the low-profile installation opens deployment in rack-mounted editing nodes and compact production servers. Bundled DaVinci Resolve integration, compatibility with Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro — alongside cross-platform driver support for macOS, Windows, and Linux — means this card fits cleanly into existing post pipelines without additional middleware. The broad codec library, including ProRes 4444, DNxHR, DPX, and uncompressed options, covers acquisition formats from digital cinema cameras through broadcast SDI chains.

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Specifications

Connectivity
SDI Video Inputs
4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors
SDI Video Outputs
4 x bi-directional 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K
SDI Audio Outputs
16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K
Sync Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst
Computer Interface
PCI Express 8 lane generation 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots
Audio
Audio Sampling
48 kHz at 24-bit
Video Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60; 1080p23.98–1080p120; 1080PsF23.98–1080PsF30
2K Video Standards
2Kp23.98–2Kp120 DCI; 2KPsF23.98–2KPsF30 DCI
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98–2160p120
4K Video Standards
4Kp23.98–4Kp120 DCI
8K Video Standards
4320p23.98–4320p60
8K DCI Video Standards
8Kp23.98–8Kp60 DCI
3D SDI Video Standards
720p–4Kp DCI and 2160p formats (dual stream left/right eye)
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Color Precision
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 8Kp30 DCI; 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
HDR Support
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics
SDI Metadata Support
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
Max Frame Rate
Up to 120 frames per second
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, 274M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M, 425M, 2036-1, 2048-1, 2081-10, 2081-11, 2081-12, 2082-10, 2082-11, 2082-12, ST2108-1
Supported Codecs
Codecs
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, 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 Software (Mac/Windows)
DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic driver
Included Software (Linux)
Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic driver
Firmware Upgrade
Built into software driver; loaded at system start or via updater software
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware-based real time on output
3D Processing
Left eye/right eye dual stream capture and playback
Real Time Effects
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine, Avid Media Composer
Compatibility
Operating Systems
macOS 15.0 Sequoia, macOS 26.0 Tahoe or later; Windows 10 64-bit; Windows 11; Linux
Physical Installation
Low profile PCIe 8 lane Gen 3, compatible with 8 and 16 lane slots
Electrical
Power Consumption
18 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature
5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Certifications
Warranty
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty

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