Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme Control
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Controls up to 8 recorders via RS-422 for centralized control in a broadcast environment.
- Traditional "deck control" ergonomics, designed for seamless integration with the HyperDeck Extreme and HyperDeck Extreme 8K range.
- Management of video reference (tri-sync or black burst) with loop-through output for consistent equipment synchronization.
- Comprehensive maintenance connectivity with 1Gb/s Ethernet and USB-C for software updates.
Manufacturer Information
Blackmagic Design
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A Dedicated Controller to Standardize HyperDeck Workflows in the Control Room
In a context where production chains must remain fast, clear, and reproducible, the HyperDeck Extreme Control positions itself as a dedicated control surface within the HyperDeck ecosystem. The goal is clear: to regain the familiarity of a classic broadcast controller while maintaining the flexibility of modern recorders. Thanks to RS-422 compatibility (Sony protocol), it integrates more easily into existing infrastructures and helps align operational habits between control rooms, post-production, and technical areas.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses in Studio and Broadcast?
This controller is aimed at teams that need to manage multiple recordings methodically: live control rooms, TV studios, outside broadcast trucks, ingest rooms, archiving, or any environment where repeatability of operations is as important as speed of execution. Centralized control simplifies daily actions (playback, recording, navigation, resume) and reduces handling on each machine, which helps secure production procedures.
In multi-device workflows, managing the video reference and the LED timecode display become key points: you can more easily monitor machine status, temporal consistency, and timecode-based resumes, even when multiple recorders are used for redundancy, synchronized copies, or media rotations.
Technical specifications
| Power supply | External power supply, 100 - 240 V AC - 50/60 Hz | Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Consumption | 20 W | Dimensions (mm) | 210 x 352 x 131 |
| Supplied accessories | Power cable | ||
| Outputs for controlling recorders | 8 x RS-422 | External DC input | 1 x 4-pin XLR 12V (power supply or battery) |
| Reference input | Tri-Sync or Black Burst | Power consumption | 20W max |
| Reference output | follows the reference input | Height | 3 rack units |
| Ethernet | 1Gb/s | Width | half a rack unit |
| Computer interface | 1 x USB-C for software updates | Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) |
| Supported control protocols | Sony | Storage temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |
| Internal software update | loaded at startup, or via " Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup " using the USB port | Relative humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Operating systems | macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma or later ; Windows 10 and 11 | Model | HyperDeck Extreme Control |
| Timecode LED display | 7-segment, 8 digits | Included accessory | welcome pack with QR code for downloading the software |
| Internal power supply | 1 x 100 to 240V AC | ||
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Questions frequently asked
How many recorders can the HyperDeck Extreme Control operate?
The control surface operates up to 8 recorders through its 8 RS-422 outputs, supporting the Sony protocol.
Does the controller support tri-sync and black burst?
The reference input accepts tri-sync or black burst. The reference output follows the incoming signal, allowing for daisy-chaining in a synchronized setup.
How can the timecode be read remotely from the control room?
A 7-segment, 8-digit LED display shows the timecode for quick reading from the control room.
Can the HyperDeck Extreme Control be rack-mounted?
The chassis occupies 3 rack units in height and a half rack unit in width. Its dimensions are 210 x 352 x 131 mm with a weight of 1.6 kg. This design facilitates integration into an equipment rack.
How are controller updates performed?
Software updates are done at startup or with Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup via the USB-C port. The software is compatible with macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma and later versions, as well as Windows 10 and 11.
