Blackmagic Design H.264 Pro Recorder
Description
Encode to digital H.264 files in real time from professional SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-video and composite video equipment. The Blackmagic Design H.264 Pro Recorder is built for fast capture and conversion workflows, making it a practical choice for archiving tape, ingesting from cameras or decks, and creating delivery-ready H.264 files from a wide range of SD and HD sources.
These units may show signs of heavy wear but are in good working condition.
Professional Inputs for Flexible Ingest
Connect video cameras and VTRs, including HDCAM, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, DVD players and more. With 10-bit SD/HD switchable SDI, HDMI (Type A), and analog component (switchable to S-video or composite), this recorder supports common studio and field acquisition formats when you need reliable capture from legacy and modern equipment.
Broadcast-Friendly Color and Audio
For color-critical sources, the unit supports 4:2:2 YUV video sampling with 10-bit color precision over SDI and HDMI, using REC 601 and REC709 color spaces. Audio can be captured via 2 channels of professional balanced analog input (1/4 inch jacks) or 2 channels embedded from SDI or HDMI. Audio sampling is television standard 48kHz and 24-bit.
Format Support and Control
Supported SD video formats include 525i59.94 NTSC and 625i50 PAL. Supported HD video formats include 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60. For deck-based workflows, RS-422 deck control is supported.
Standards, Rates, and Connectivity
SDI compliance includes SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292, with SDI rates of 270Mb, 1.5G-SDI, and 3G-SDI. Connect to a computer via USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s). Dimensions are 4.85 x 4.24 x 0.91 inches, and weight is 8.61oz.
Important HDMI Note
Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Additional Details
- SDI Video Input: 1x 10‑bitSD/HD switchable
- Analog Video Input: 1x Component YUV on 3BNCs switchable toS‑Video or Composite. Component supports HD andSD.
- HDMI Video Input: 1x HDMI typeA connector.
- Analog Audio Input: 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard1/4inch jack connections.
- SDI Audio Input: 2 Channels from embedded SDI audio.
- HDMI Audio Input: 2 Channels from embedded HDMI audio.
- External Control: RS‑422 deck control.
- Computer Interface: USB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s)
- SD Video Formats: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50PAL
- HD Video Formats: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
- 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24,
- 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M and SMPTE292.
- Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24bit.
- Video Sampling: 4:2:2 YUV
- SDI Color Precision: 10-bit
- Color Space: REC 601, REC709
- HDMI Color Precision: 10-bit
- SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G‑SDI, 3G‑SDI
- Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
- Dimensions: 4.85" x 4.24" x 0.91"
- Weight: 8.61oz
- (1) H.264 Pro Recorder
- (1) Power Supply
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Ships from: United States
