Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio 4K Pro Video Recorder

Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio 4K Pro


Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio 4K Pro video recorder




Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro includes all the features of the HD versions and outstanding processing for working in Ultra HD.

This model has been upgraded to 12G-SDI with a 12G-SDI loop output. The two 12G-SDI outputs allow you to play back ProRes 4444 files with fill and key in Ultra HD.

HDMI connections and ProRes and DNx file formats all switch between SD, HD and Ultra HD television standards.
Like the other models, it includes H.264 for SD and HD, but switches to H.265 if recording in Ultra HD.
Even the network connections have been optimized with lightning fast 10G Ethernet and there are two AC inputs for full redundancy.


Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio HD Pro video recorder, front and back with technical specifications

Technical Features:

  • Broadcast deck for recording and playback
  • Offers all the features of HD models with processing power for Ultra HD
  • Fully upgraded to 12G-SDI, including 12G-SDI loop-through output
  • Both SDI outputs are 12G-SDI and support ProRes-4444 files for output of fill and key signals for Ultra HD keying
  • HDMI connections switch between all SD, HD and Ultra HD television standards and also switch between ProRes and DNx file formats
  • Like other models, it supports H.264 for SD and HD
  • For Ultra HD recording, switches to H.265
  • Two redundant AC power supplies
  • 1 SDI video input
  • 2 SDI video outputs
  • 1 SDI monitor output
  • SDI rates: 270 Mbps, 1.5 G, 3 G, 6 G, 12 G
  • 1 HDMI 2.0 video input
  • 1 HDMI 2.0 video output
  • 1 built-in mono speaker
  • Audio output: 1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack
  • Screen: 2.2" LCD
  • Time connections: 1 XLR input, 1 XLR output
  • Reference connections: 1 BNC input, 1 BNC output
  • For tri-sync or black burst
  • SDI audio inputs/outputs: 16 audio channels built-in
  • HDMI audio input/output: 8-channel embedded audio
  • Remote control: 1 RS-422 input, 1 RS-422 output
  • Computer interface: 1 USB-C 3.0 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) for recording to external drives, webcam output, configuration and software updates
  • Video sampling rate: 4:2:2 YUV
  • Color accuracy: 10 bit
  • Color spaces: Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020. 33-point 3D LUTs can be applied to SDI monitor output
  • HDR support: Hybrid Log Gamma, ST2084 300, ST2084 500, ST2084 800, ST2084 1000, ST2084 2000, ST2084 4000, ST2084
  • Multirate Support: Automatic detection of SD, HD, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
  • Video sampling frequency: 4:2:2 YUV
  • 2 x 2.5" disk slots
  • 2 SD card slots
  • 1 USB-C 3.0 expansion port for external recording in SD, HD, 2K DCI, Ultra HD and 4K DCI
  • Media Type: 2.5-inch SATA-II or SATA-III solid state media UHS-I and UHS-II SD cards
  • Storage media format: Formats media in ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems
  • Supported Codecs: ProRes HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes LT QuickTime, ProRes Proxy QuickTime in all formats up to 2160p/30 Playback in ProRes 4444 QuickTime only up to 1080p/60.
  • Automatic distribution of fill-and-key signals via SDI A and B outputs DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 45 MXF in HD 720p and 1080p formats up to 60 fps DNxHR HQX, DNxHR HQX MXF, DNxHR SQ, DNxHR SQ MXF, DNxHR LB, DNxHR LB MXF in 2K-DCI and 2160p formats up to 30 fps H.264 SDI 4:2:2 10 bit, H.264 High 4:2:0 8 bit, H.264 Medium 4:2:0 8 bit, H.264 Low 4:2:0 8 bit in all progressive formats up to 1080p/60
  • Built-in 16-button control panel, search controller with electronic clutch and 2.2" color display for transport and drive control
  • External control: RS-422 deck control, SDI start/stop, timecode run
  • Included Blackmagic HyperDeck Ethernet protocol supports remote file upload via FTP
  • Included software: Blackmagic OS, Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup
  • Product software updates loaded at startup or via Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup via USB port
  • Compatible operating systems: Mac Catalina 10.15, Mac Big Sur 11.1 or higher, Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Power supply: 2 built-in AC power supplies for 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • 1 four-pin XLR jack for external 12V DC power or battery charging (mains cable not included)
  • Power consumption: Maximum 100 W
  • Dimensions: 482 x 236.4 x 44.2 mm
  • Weight: 2.53 kg