What's in the Box
- Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Mini
- Software CD
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Blackmagic Design's HyperDeck Studio Mini is a portable broadcast quality record/playback deck that can also be rackmounted. It features a 6G-SDI input that allows capturing video up to 2160p30, and it incorporates one HDMI and two 6G-SDI outputs. It records to two SD card slots, which enable virtually endless recordings. The HyperDeck Studio Mini is housed in a 1RU rackmountable unit but is approximately 1/3 of a rack wide. It features a front panel button control and a jog/shuttle wheel for an analog scrubbing feel. RS-422 control is supported for external control. You can also control the unit using either the USB port or over Ethernet via the RJ-45 connector. An integrated LCD on the front panel allows you to monitor the video.
UHD 4K Recording and Playback
The HyperDeck Studio Mini records UHD 4K video at up to 30 fps. It also features 720p and 1080p 4:4:4:4 file support with fill and key outputs.
Video Inputs
It supports SD, HD, 3G, and 6G signals over SDI.
Supported Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.
VTR Style Controls
Featuring VTR style front panel controls for record and playback, while a built-in jog/shuttle wheel provides analog style control over your playback.
Remote
The unit is controllable via RS-422 control and over the Ethernet or USB port.
Built-In LCD Monitor
The unit's front panel also features a built-in LCD screen that allows you to monitor input or playback video.
Included Software
The HyperDeck Studio Mini includes Media Express, Disk Speed test, Blackmagic System Preferences, and Blackmagic driver software (Mac only).
Connections
| SDI Video Input | 1 |
| SDI Video Output | 2 |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI |
| HDMI Video Output | (1) x HDMI type A connector |
| Power over Ethernet | (1) x Ethernet with Power over Ethernet |
| Analog Video Input | None |
| Analog Video Output | None |
| Analog Audio Input | None, embedded audio only |
| Analog Audio Output | None, embedded audio only |
| Timecode connections | None |
| SDI Audio Input | 16 channels embedded in SD and HD in QuickTime files. 2 channels in Avid DNxHD MXF files |
| SDI Audio Output | 16 channels embedded in SD and HD in QuickTime files. 2 channels in Avid DNxHD MXF files |
| HDMI Audio Input | None |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 channels embedded in SD, HD and UHD in QuickTime files. 2 channels embedded in Avid DNxHD/HR MXF files |
| Reference Input | Tri-Sync or Black Burst |
| Reference Output | Tri-Sync or Black Burst |
| Computer Interface | (1) x USB 2.0 type C for software updates and HyperDeck Utility software control |
Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M and 425M |
| SDI Metadata Support | HD RP 188 and closed captioning |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit |
| Video Sampling | 4:4:4:4 |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution |
Media
| Media | 2 x SD for SD, HD and UHD recording |
| Media Type | UHS II and able to support ProRes 4444 playback and 422 recording |
| Media Format | Can format discs to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or OS X Extended (Mac) file systems |
Codecs
| Supported Codecs | Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime |
Control
| Built-in Control Panel | 8 buttons for menu control, 2.2" color display, and a rotary wheel |
Software
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver (Mac only) |
| Internal Software Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start, or via updater software |
| Operating Systems | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, macOS Sierra or later Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
Misc
| Displays | (2) x LED indicator lights above the SD slots Built-in LCD for video, audio and timecode monitoring and menu settings |
| Physical Installation | 1/3 rack unit size. Less than 7 inches deep |
| Power Supply | (1) x Internal 110-240V AC |
| Weight | 1.28lbs |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.51in x 6.69in x 1.75in |
| Operating Temperature | 5° to 50° C (41°to 122° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |