Blackmagic Design Inc. has recently announced DeckLink SDI and Decklink Studio, new models of capture cards specifically designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, but with increased analog connectivity for wide compatibility with older analog equipment as well as SD and HD-SDI for the latest digital equipment.

MediaLooks historically provides support for DeckLink video capture and playback cards in its software development kits (SDKs) designed for the Broadcasting industry, currently including DeckLink SDK, Playout SDK and Multimedia SDK. MediaLooks SDKs allow developers to easily create multimedia applications that utilize DeckLink boards.

DeckLink SDI is designed for high-end broadcast and post production customers who are working in large SDI based facilities needing many creative workstation seats at the lowest possible cost.
DeckLink SDI includes the highest quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback, while also including features high end customers really need, such as black burst/HD tri-sync reference input, and RS-422 deck control. DeckLink SDI replaces Blackmagic Design original SD only DeckLink model, while adding PCI Express, 10 bit HD-SDI capture and playback, and reference input. DeckLink SDI is available now for only $395.

DeckLink Studio replaces the entire Blackmagic Design standard definition product line while also adding HD support, at much lower cost.
DeckLink Studio features independent connections for SDI, analog component, S-Video and composite video, so all types of external video equipment can remain connected without re-cabling. DeckLink Studio also includes SDI connections that switch between SD and HD, as well as an SD only output that always outputs via a built in hardware down converter even when running in HD. The SD down converted output is great when you need to monitor your work in both SD and HD at the same time. No product on the market today has a built in high quality hardware down converter at this low price point. DeckLink Studio is shipping now, and available for only $695.