H264 Pro Recorder
H.264 Pro Recorder
Capture from broadcast decks to SD and HD H.264 files!
Now it's easy to distribute your client's H.264 video files to websites, YouTube, iPhone and even iPad! Blackmagic Design's H.264 Pro Recorder handles capture from all popular video formats so you can encode directly from professional broadcast decks!
Professional Encoding
H.264 Pro Recorder is for the industry professional who needs professional encoding from SDI, HDMI, analog component / composite and balanced audio! H.264 Pro Recorder includes Blackmagic Design's powerful Media Express software for frame accurate capturing and encoding on Mac and Windows!
Highest Quality Video Capture
H.264 Pro Recorder allows you to select between SDI, HDMI and analog component video inputs. You can choose to record audio from the SDI, HDMI or stereo balanced analog audio input jacks. The SDI and HDMI input connections automatically switch between all formats so you can connect H.264 Pro Recorder directly to devices such as HDCAM, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP decks, DVD players and more!
H.264 Pro Recorder
Technical Specifications
Description
Encode to digital H.264 files in real time from professional SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-video and composite video equipment! Get the highest quality 4:2:2 video capture from all popular SD/HD video formats. Connect video cameras and VTRs, including HDCAM, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, DVD players and much more. H.264 Pro Recorder includes Media Express software for Mac OS X and Windows, which lets you preview and set the video quality of encoded files.
Connections
SDI Video Input
1 x 10‑bit SD/HD switchable
Analog Video Input
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs switchable to S‑Videoor Composite. Component supports HD and SD.
HDMI Video Input
1 x HDMI type A connector.
Analog Audio Input
2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio with standard 1/4 inch 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)
Standards
SD Video Formats
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
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 SMPTE 292.
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling
4:2:2 YUV
SDI Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Color Precision
10-bit
SDI Rates
270 Mb, 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.
Processing
Encoding
Hardware based real time H.264 encoder supports multiple profiles for small, portable video devices through to full resolution HDTV.
Realtime Scaling
Capture at full HD or SD resolution, or use direct resize in realtime to scale and encode for the intended playback device, such as iPhone, iPad or iPod.
Software
Software Included
Media Express, Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic driver on Mac™. Media Express, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows™.
Internal Software Upgrade
Firmware upgrade via USB
Operating Systems
Mac 10.13 High Sierra,
Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
+12V universal power supply included with international socket adaptors for all countries. Cable tie point.
Physical Specifications
Physical Installation
Requires computer with a USB 2.0 port.
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
H.264 Pro Recorder
Software CD
+12V universal power supply with international socket adaptors
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.