Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio HD Mini

Color status display

The front panel display shows timecode, transport status and a color preview of the clip being recorded or played, the status of each media slot, video standard, frame rate and audio levels. The audio meters can be switched between VU and PPM ballistics, and the menus support light and dark mode.

Two SD card slots and external disk

The recorder writes to common UHS-I SD cards and fast UHS-II cards, so no expensive custom media is needed. When a card fills up, recording continues on the other and the full card can be swapped on the fly. Via USB-C you can also record to an external disk you can edit from directly; SSDs can be added with a Blackmagic MultiDock 10G.

H.264, ProRes and DNxHD codecs

The HD Mini records and plays ProRes, DNxHD and H.264 in NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards up to 60 frames per second. Audio is stored as uncompressed PCM or as AAC for uploading to YouTube. A 1 TB card holds up to 157 hours of H.264 in 1080p59.94.

Three recorders in one rack unit

The HD Mini is only one third of a rack wide (about 5 inches). On the optional Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf you can mount three recorders side by side, or combine the HD Mini with other modules such as a Teranex Mini Analog to SDI 12G converter for archive digitizing.

HDR and multi-channel audio

The SDI and HDMI inputs detect HDR video automatically and files are tagged with the correct HDR information; static PQ and HLG metadata follow the ST2084 standard. You can record 2, 4, 8 or 16 audio channels from SDI, with levels shown on the display audio meters.

The HyperDeck Studio range in detail

HyperDeck Studio video recorders capture high-quality video to SD cards, external USB disks and (depending on the model) SSDs as H.264, Apple ProRes or DNxHD files with PCM or AAC audio. The 4K model adds support for the H.265 codec. For ISO recording, built in timecode and sync generators let you synchronize multiple units. HyperDeck Studio recorders are ideal for television studios, outside broadcast trucks and digital signage installations. They have traditional controls including a search dial, and a built in LCD with video preview and audio meters with VU or PPM ballistics.

The new HyperDeck Studio range

The new HyperDeck Studio recorders have been completely redesigned and offer dozens of new features. The advanced models add more controls modeled on classic studio decks and a wider range of connectors on the rear panel. Four models cover all kinds of work in the studio and on location: the HD Mini model with 3G-SDI records and plays H.264, ProRes or DNxHD files to SD cards including UHS-II, or to external USB disks, in SD and HD formats up to 1080p60. The larger HD Plus model adds better transport controls, a front panel headphone output and speaker, 6G-SDI with fill and key outputs, an SDI monitor output and H.264 recording up to 1080p60, or ProRes and DNx up to 2160p30. The HD Pro and HD Plus models share the same electronics, but the Pro model has a full 19″ rack width body with a metal search dial and two SSD slots. The top 4K Pro model has 12G-SDI, 10G Ethernet and records H.264, H.265, ProRes or DNx in SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60. H.265 allows up to 58 hours of non-stop 2160p60 Ultra HD recording on a 1 TB card, and H.264 up to 157 hours (more than 6 days) in 1080p59.94 on the same media.

Recording to SD/UHS-II, USB disks and SSDs

HyperDeck Studio models record to common SD cards and fast UHS-II cards, so there is no need for expensive custom media. You can also record to external USB disks, and the Pro models also record directly to SSDs formatted as ExFAT or HFS+. All models have two SD card slots for non-stop recording: when one card fills up, recording automatically continues on the other. This makes it easy to record long cultural or sports events and conferences. The recorders record to standard DNx and ProRes formats and to H.264 (Plus and Pro models in up to 10-bit 4:2:2 quality) in NTSC, PAL, 720p (including 720p50 and 720p59.94), 1080p (including 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60p and PsF modes) and 1080i (including 1080i50 and 1080i59.94); the 4K model also records H.265 in Ultra HD (up to 2160p60, 2K and 4K DCI up to 30p). The Plus and Pro models also play ProRes 4444 files including the alpha channel.

3G-SDI, 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI connections

Depending on the model, the recorders feature 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI, and every model has an HDMI output for connecting to televisions and projectors. The Pro and Plus models also have an SDI monitor output with status overlays and two SDI outputs for playing ProRes 4444 files as fill and key for the control room. The standard 1 Gb/s Ethernet port is replaced by fast 10G on the 4K model.

USB output and HDR support

For wide software compatibility, HyperDeck Studio recorders also feature a USB port that works as a webcam. This makes them easy to use with video conferencing and streaming software such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Open Broadcaster or XSplit Broadcaster. For film post production there is HDR support (static PQ and HLG metadata according to ST2084), and the Plus and Pro models also support 3D LUTs on the monitor output. There is SDI audio support (up to 16 channels) with level metering, plus timecode and reference generators for syncing multiple units.

Maximum compatibility

Recorded files are compatible with virtually all editing (DaVinci Resolve, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer) and effects (Fusion, Adobe After Effects) software and, with the H.264 codec, with video sharing platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo or Twitter. With external USB disks there is no need to copy files through card readers, which further speeds up working with the recorded material.

Compact design

If you need an easily portable recorder, choose the HyperDeck Studio HD Mini, which is one third of a standard 19″ equipment rack wide. With the optional Teranex Mini Rack Shelf you can mount three recorders side by side or combine them with other equipment, such as a Teranex Mini Analog to SDI 12G converter for digitizing archive analog video. The HD Mini works just as well on its own on a desktop.

HyperDeck Studio recorder features

• New elegant design
• Four different models
• Built in color LCD with recording status
• Two media card slots for non-stop recording
• Records standard H.264 (H.265 on the 4K Pro), ProRes and DNx files
• Supports the latest connection standards
• Models with 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI
• USB connection with webcam output
• HDR metadata
• Multi-channel digital audio support
• Timecode and sync generators for ISO recording
• Localized into 13 languages
• Supports all common post production software
• Compact HyperDeck Studio HD Mini model only one third of a 19″ rack wide