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This update adds support for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder and also enables multi-channel configuration support for DeckLink 8K Pro from within Setup Utility. Desktop Video 11.1 update also adds HDR support to DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G via SDI. This includes Rec. 2020, HDR metadata packing (ST2108-1) on SDI, and HLG and PQ transfer characteristics on both SDI (ST2082-10) and HDMI (CEA 861-G).

• What's new in Desktop Video 11.1
•  Add support for new DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder.
•  Enable multi-channel configuration on the DeckLink 8K Pro from within Setup Utility.
•  General performance and stability improvements for all models.
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•  New features and fixes on the DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
•  Add HDMI timecode support.
•  Improve 2Kp23 DCI output on HDMI.
•  Fix issue where quad-link SDI input or output may be distorted.
•  Fix issue where 3D RGB signals over HDMI may sometimes display incorrectly.
•  Improve compatibility when capturing from Sony Playstation 4.
•  Add Rec. 2020 colorspace support.
•  Add support for HDR metadata packing (ST2108-1), HLG and PQ transfer characteristics (ST2082-10) on SDI.
•  Add support for HDR HLG transfer characteristic on HDMI.
•  Add support for 4Kp25 DCI playback on HDMI.

 What media should I use with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

This Information Note identifies CFast cards, SD cards and USB-C drives recommended for use when shooting with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to 60 fps.

• Angelbird AV PRO CF 512GB
• Angelbird AV PRO CF 1TB*
• Cinedisk 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• Hagiwara Solutions DC-SMAN64GA CFast 2.0 64GB*
• Hagiwara Solutions DC-SMANA1GA CFast 2.0 128GB*
• KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 64GB*
• KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
• Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB*
• Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB*
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB*
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 512GB*
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

 
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for 4K DCI ProRes HQ up to 60 fps.

• Angelbird AVpro CF 128GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 256GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 512GB
• Cinedisk 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• Hagiwara Solutions DC-SMAN64GA CFast 2.0 64GB*
• Hagiwara Solutions DC-SMANA1GA CFast 2.0 128GB*
• KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-64G-x46D 64GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI Lossless RAW up to 30 fps.

• Angelbird AVpro CF 128GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 256GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 512GB
• Cinedisk 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-64G-x46D 64GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for 4K DCI 3:1 RAW up to 60 fps.

• Angelbird AVpro CF 128GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 256GB
• Angelbird AVpro CF 512GB
• Cinedisk 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
• ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-64G-x46D 64GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
• SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB
• Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
• WISE CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

What SD cards should I use with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

 
The following SD cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI Blackmagic RAW 12:1 up to 30 fps.

• Angelbird AV PRO SD V90 64GB*
• Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC 64GB*
• Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC 128GB*
• Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB*
• ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 256GB*
• SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB*
• Sony Tough SF-G64T 64GB
• Sony Tough SF-G128T 64GB
• Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB*
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB
• WISE SDXC UHS-II 64GB
• WISE SDXC UHS-II 128GB

The following SD cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI ProRes HQ up to 60 fps.

• WISE SDXC UHS-II 64GB
• WISE SDXC UHS-II 128GB
• Sony Tough SF-G64T 64GB
• Sony Tough SF-G128T 128GB

The following SD cards are recommended for 4K DCI 4:1 RAW up to 60 fps.

• Sony Tough SF-G164T 64GB
• Sony Tough SF-G128T 128GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 32GB

 
The following SD cards are recommended for 1080p Lossless RAW up to 60 fps.

• WISE SDXC UHS-II 64GB
• WISE SDXC UHS-II 128GB
• Sony Tough SF-G164T 64GB
• Sony Tough SF-G128T 128GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 32GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB

 
The following SD cards are recommended for 4K DCI Lossless RAW up to 24 fps.

• WISE SDXC UHS-II 64GB
• WISE SDXC UHS-II 128GB
• Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 32GB
• Sony Tough SF-G164T 64GB
• Sony Tough SF-G128T 128GB

 
What USB‑C drives should I use with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

The following USB-C drives are recommended for recording 4K DCI Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to 60 fps.

• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 512GB
• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 2TB
• G-Technology G-DRIVE Mobile SSD 1 TB*
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 2TB
• WISE Portable SSD 512GB

 
The following USB‑C drives are recommended for 4K DCI ProRes HQ up to 60 fps

• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 512GB
• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 2TB
• Glyph Atom 500GB
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 1TB
• Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
• Seagate Fast SSD 250GB*
  
• WISE Portable SSD 256GB
• WISE Portable SSD 512GB
• WISE Portable SSD 1TB*

The following USB‑C drives are recommended for 4K DCI Lossless RAW up to 30 fps.

• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 512GB
• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 2TB
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 1TB
  
• WISE Portable SSD 256GB
• WISE Portable SSD 512GB
• WISE Portable SSD 1TB*

 
The following USB‑C drives are recommended for 4K DCI 3:1 RAW up to 60 fps.

• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 512GB
• Angelbird SSD2GO PKT 2TB
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB
• Samsung Portable SSD T5 1TB
• WISE Portable SSD 256GB
• WISE Portable SSD 512GB
• WISE Portable SSD 1TB*

*) New Item.

14.8V/49Wh Lithium Ion pack for BMPCC4K. Includes PB70-C15 charger and shortened 6″ LPE6 battery cable for BMD Pocket 4K. The follow-up to the highly successful PowerBase70, the PowerBase Edge is a feature-rich “small-form” Cine and DSLR pack, in a V-Mount form. The 14.8V Lithium Ion pack includes one 8V port to power various cameras, two USB output, and two Power Tap outputs, one of which being a SmartTap.

Canare introduced the L-8CUHD to their family of 12G-SDI coax cables. The L-8CUHD is UL Riser Rated (CMR) and designed to carry your SMPTE 2082-1 (12G-SDI) 140+ meters. Engineered specifically for the L-8CUHD coax, they have also introduced the new BCP-D8UHD BNC connector. The BCP-D8UHD features the reliable 3-piece crimp you are familiar with and a Return Loss (RL) performance well within the SMPTE 2082-1 specification ( >15dB @12GHz ). The L-8CUHD, BCP-D8UHD, TC-2 (Crimp Tool) and TCD-8HD (Crimp Die) are all available now.