Blackmagic Design Decklink Mini Recorder HD
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A DeckLink Designed for Compact Ingest, at the Heart of the Blackmagic Design Ecosystem
The DeckLink Mini Recorder HD follows the historic approach of the DeckLink range: offering reliable video capture focused on production, with mature software integration and well-known drivers. The goal here is clear: to concentrate the essential SD and HD acquisition needs (and 2K DCI via SDI) into a half-height PCIe card that is easy to deploy and consistent with broadcast workflows. The addition of HDMI 2.0 connectivity and support for REC 601, REC 709, and REC 2020 color spaces makes it a particularly current choice for hybrid production chains, bridging traditional SDI sources and modern HDMI equipment.
Target Users and Capture Scenarios
This PCIe capture card is aimed at creators and technical teams who want to input a clean video signal into a computer without an external box and with minimal latency: multicam streaming, event capture, e-learning, content production, master recording, or ingest for editing and color grading. It is suitable for both an editing station and a broadcast machine, thanks to its low-profile form factor and compatibility with Mac, Windows, and Linux. In practice, it becomes a reliable link to capture an SDI camera, switcher output, or unprotected HDMI source, and then immediately use it in your software (streaming, recording, monitoring, or post-production pipeline).
Technical specifications
| Type of optional card | Acquisition | Audio/Video inputs | SDI, HDMI |
| Use of third-party software | Yes | Weight | 56 kg |
Questions frequently asked
Does the DeckLink Mini Recorder HD capture both HDMI and SDI cameras?
The card features a type A HDMI 2.0 input and a 10-bit 3G-SDI input. The HDMI source must not be copy-protected.
Which video formats are supported in 1080p and 2K DCI?
Capture supports 1080p up to 60 fps and 2K DCI up to 60 fps via SDI. The SD PAL 625i50 and NTSC 525i59.94 formats are also supported.
Can this card be used with OBS, vMix, or Wirecast?
OBS, vMix, and Wirecast are among the supported applications. Blackmagic drivers and the Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, and Desktop Video Utility software are provided depending on the operating system. Compatibility is announced for Mac OS, Windows, and Linux.
What audio quality is captured via HDMI or SDI?
Embedded audio is sampled at 48 kHz / 24-bit, with up to 16 channels via SDI and 8 channels via HDMI.
Can the card fit into a compact PC?
Its PCI Express Gen 2 x1 interface is compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots, and a low-profile bracket is included for compact chassis.



