Blackmagic Decklink IP 100G

Overview
Blackmagic Design has announced the new DeckLink IP 100G, a PCIe capture and playback card that can handle up to 8 channels of HD and Ultra HD video simultaneously. It also includes 2 x 100G Ethernet ports for redundancy and supports GPUDirect RDMA for reduced latency when processing video on GPUs. The card will be available in July for US$1,795.

DeckLink IP cards are designed to easily integrate video into 2110 IP based broadcast systems, supporting multiple video channels and allowing for simultaneous capture and playback. The cards conform to the SMPTE ST2110 standard for IP video, ensuring high quality video transfer and protection against rogue software or hackers. DeckLink IP cards also support a variety of video formats, including Apple ProRes and DNxHD, for superior video quality and flexibility.

Included in box
1x DeckLink IP 100G
1x Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty

About the Blackmagic Decklink IP 100G
Blackmagic Design Announces New DeckLink IP 100G

New PCIe capture and playback card for up to 8 channels of simultaneous Ultra HD video plus 2 x 100G Ethernet ports for full redundancy.

Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink IP 100G, a new PCIe Gen 4 card which can capture and playback up to 8 channels of HD and Ultra HD video simultaneously into 2110 IP systems. It also includes 2 x 100G Ethernet QSFP ports for redundancy, or connecting to two separate 100G Ethernet switches, as well as built in cooling. DeckLink IP 100G also supports GPUDirect RDMA for direct memory transfers between DeckLink and GPUs, reducing PCIe bandwidth when processing video on GPUs for a significant reduction in latency. DeckLink IP 100G will be available in July from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$1,795.

DeckLink IP cards are the easiest way to capture and play back video directly into 2110 IP based broadcast systems. They have the same DeckLink features so existing software will just work. DeckLink IP cards support multiple video channels plus each channel can capture and play back at the same time. This means customers can build racks of servers generating broadcast graphics, virtual sets or GPU based AI image processing, all directly integrated into 2110 IP broadcast infrastructure. Customers can even use DaVinci Resolve for 2110 IP based broadcast editing workstations. DeckLink IP features a high speed PCIe connection so it works on the latest Mac Pro, Windows and Linux computers.

DeckLink IP cards conform to the SMPTE ST2110 standard for IP video, which specifies the transport, synchronization and description of video, audio and ancillary data over managed IP networks for broadcast. It also keeps video sources in sync using a common PTP clock. DeckLink IP supports SMPTE-2110-20 uncompressed video, SMPTE-2110-21 traffic shaping/timing, SMPTE-2110-30 audio and SMPTE-2110-40 for ancillary data. The big advantage of SMPTE 2110 is all video, audio and ancillary data are transported independently over the network.

The problem with computers and 2110 IP video networks is the vulnerability to rogue software or even hackers. That’s because anyone can send data to the computer’s Ethernet connection. However DeckLink IP eliminates this problem because all video is transferred using frame buffers. It’s like a video based firewall. This means the DeckLink IP Ethernet port is isolated from anything other than video and audio. Instead, like all DeckLink cards, the video and audio are transferred to on board DeckLink frame buffers where video playback is managed and then converted to 2110 IP video channels. This means it’s totally impossible for rogue software or hackers to access the 2110 IP network directly.

DeckLink IP cards feature a fast connection to the host computer that can handle multiple HD and Ultra HD video channels depending on the model, as well as simultaneous capture and playback on each of the channels. PCI Express offers low latency and highly accurate time synchronization to software capturing or playing video.

DeckLink IP connections are multi-rate, so they support all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats, depending on the model. In standard definition, DeckLink IP supports both 525i59.94 and 625i50 standards. In HD, all DeckLink IP cards support 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards up to 1080p60. In Ultra HD customers get support for all standards up to 2160p60. Video standard can be set independently for each channel and switches instantly when set using the default video standard setting in the Desktop Video Utility or directly via the DeckLink SDK.

DeckLink IP cards are designed to support the highest quality video. Customers get support for capture and playback to popular video formats such as Apple ProRes, DNxHD or even 10-bit uncompressed, so users are never locked into a single file format. 10-bit is the most commonly used television standard as colors can be represented with 4 times the precision of 8-bit video. Only working with 10-bit uncompressed video will ensure all images are a perfect pixel for pixel clone of the original source, so users are always working at the absolute highest quality possible. This means customers get the sharpest green screen keying, seamless VFX compositions and superior color correction.

All DeckLink IP models support SMPTE-2110 IP data rates designed to fit within 10G Ethernet per channel so downstream products can be smaller, lower power and more affordable. However, when running in Ultra HD at either 2160p59.94 or 2160p60, then the video cannot fit within the bandwidth limits for uncompressed 10-bit video. The Blackmagic IP10 codec solves this problem. On the DeckLink IP 100G model, the open standard IP10 codec lowers the data rate of the 2160p59.94 and 2160p60 television standards with only 8 samples of latency. Plus it’s an extremely small codec that uses very few FPGA resources, so it ensures SMPTE-2110 IP video products remain affordable.

DeckLink IP supports all popular video software, so users are free to work with the tools customers already know and like. DeckLink IP is perfect for using DaVinci Resolve as a 2110 IP based broadcast editing and color correction solution. Because DeckLink IP supports capture and playback at the same time, customers can even use the live grading feature in DaVinci Resolve to capture video, apply color correction and then output it all at the same time. DeckLink IP also works with other editing software including Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, Premiere Pro and more. Customers can even create stunning visual effects with Fusion, After Effects and Photoshop. Plus a Windows WDM driver is also included.

DeckLink IP is the perfect solution for DaVinci Resolve! Only DaVinci Resolve includes Hollywood level editing, color correction, VFX and audio post production in the single software tool. Plus DaVinci Resolve is a free download for Mac, Windows and Linux, so there are no monthly license costs. The editing uses a familiar track based layout with lots of trim and edit tools, as well as loads of high quality transitions, effects and title templates. Then customers can add professional DaVinci color correction! DaVinci color correction supports full 32‑bit float YRGB processing with tools including primaries, secondaries, power windows, 3D object tracking, advanced AI tools and more.

When creating broadcast graphics and titles, customers will want to use the same tools graphic designers are already familiar with, so customers get the most creativity, with no retraining required. All DeckLink cards work with Fusion, which is the visual effects software integrated into DaVinci Resolve, as well as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. Fusion Studio is a powerful node based compositing VFX tool with 2D and 3D environments, hundreds of effects and more. Plus customers can download and use Fusion free of charge in DaVinci Resolve. Customers can use the included Blackmagic Media Express software to capture and play back video into files that can be loaded into Fusion, After Effects or Photoshop.

DeckLink IP works the same as other DeckLink cards, so it’s also fully compatible with popular video and audio streaming software. This means customers can build streaming workstations that let customers live stream to millions of global viewers online. On the Mac, customers get fantastic streaming solutions such as Open Broadcaster, Wirecast and more. When streaming on Windows, customers get compatibility with Open Broadcaster, Xsplit Broadcaster and Wirecast. With DeckLink IP, customers can take any 2110 IP feed and convert into live streams to as many online platforms as customers need. Or with the ATEM Streaming Bridge, customers can even link up remote broadcast networks.

Available free with all DeckLink cards is an advanced developer SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux that customers can download free of charge. The developer SDK makes it easy to develop their own custom solutions for in house use, or to sell to other broadcasters. The DeckLink SDK provides low level control of hardware when customers need flexibility, as well as high level interfaces which are a lot easier to use when customers need to perform more common tasks. Thousands of manufacturers and developers use Blackmagic DeckLink cards in their products, so customers get the confidence that the DeckLink SDK will provide a solid foundation for developing commercial quality broadcast solutions.

Connections: 100G Ethernet Ports| 2 x 100Gb/s QSFP28 connectors. Computer Interface| PCI Express 8 lane generation 4, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots. Power| 6-pin 2×3 auxiliary power connector. Supported Codecs: Supported Codecs| AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV‑NTSC, DV‑PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR and DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8‑bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:4:4. Software: Software Included| DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux. Internal Software Upgrade| Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. Physical Installation Physical Installation| PCI Express 8 lane generation 4, compatible with 8, 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Requires connection to computer power supply via 2×3 auxiliary power connector. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. Software Applications Software Applications| DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Flame, Adobe Photoshop | Other supported applications include: Steinberg Nuendo, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, vMix, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius X, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Vegas Creative Software Vegas Pro & Vegas Edit, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, VidblasterX Studio & Broadcast, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Nautilus Studio NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch & Live Assist, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, NewBlue Title Live & Titler Pro, SGO Mistika, Zoom. | These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.c Video Standards SD Video Standards| 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards| 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 | 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080p95.90, 1080p96, 1080p100, 1080p119.88, 1080p120 2K Video Standards| 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI, 2Kp95.90 DCI, 2Kp96 DCI, 2Kp100 DCI, 2Kp119.88 DCI, 2Kp120 DCI Ultra HD Video Standards| 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60, 2160p95.90, 2160p96, 2160p100, 2160p119.88, 2160p120 4K Video Standards| 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI, 4Kp95.90 DCI, 4Kp96 DCI, 4Kp100 DCI, 4Kp119.88 DCI, 4Kp120 DCI Audio Sampling| Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24‑bit. Colour Precision| 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 8, 10-but YUV 4:2:2: in all modes. Colour Space| REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. HDR Support| HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. IP Video Compliance SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video)| IGMP v2/v3 SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping)| Sender: Narrow | Receiver: Narrow, Wide Synchronous, Asynchronous SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM)| Audio Conformance level: Level C SMPTE 2110-40 (Ancillary Data)| Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream. Includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata. SMPTE 2022-7 (Redundant streams)| Receiver class TBC Precision Time Protocol| IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2) | ST 2059-1 | ST 2059-2 NMOS IS-04 Discovery and Registration| v1.3.2 | Peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD NMOS IS-05 Connection Management| v1.1.2 NMOS BCP-002-01| Natural Grouping NMOS BCP-004-01| Receiver capabilities Processing Colourspace Conversion| Hardware based real time. Real Time Effects| DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. Physical Specifications Weight| 390g Length| 267.2mm Operating Systems Operating Systems| Mac 14.0 Sonoma, | Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later. | Windows 10, 64-bit. | Windows 11. | Linux Power Requirements Power Consumption| TBC Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature| 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F) Storage Temperature| -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) Relative Humidity| 0% to 90% non‑condensing Warranty Warranty| 3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.