Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio HD Plus

Take a compact broadcast-quality record/playback deck with you on location, in the studio, or built into a rack with the Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio HD Plus. The 1 RU tall recorder is 1/2 of a rack wide and powers from 100 to 240 VAC or via an optional 12 VDC power supply for portability. Featuring one 6G-SDI input, one HDMI 2.0 input, two 6G-SDI outputs, and one HDMI 2.0 output, this unit is a compact recording/playout powerhouse. A loop-through output and 3G-SDI monitor output as well as reference and timecode in/out, allow this device to fit into a broadcast environment.

Two SD card slots allow you to capture with virtually unlimited record time, and the unit also supports recording to USB disks via the USB Type-C output port. The HyperDeck Studio HD Plus features a front-panel button control and a jog/shuttle wheel for an analog scrubbing feel. RS-422 control is supported for external control, and you can also control the unit using either the USB port or over Ethernet at 1G speeds for faster deck control and file transfers via the RJ45 connector. An integrated LCD on the front panel allows you to monitor the video.

Features:

• Records up to 4K DCI at 30 fps
• Plays Back up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps
• 1 x 6G-SDI Input, 1 x HDMI 2.0 Input
• 1 x HDMI 2.0 and 2 x 6G-SDI Outputs
• Records ProRes, DNxHD, and H.264
• Records in H.264 SDI 4:2:2 10-Bit
• Front-Panel Buttons, Jog Wheel, LCD
• Timecode and Reference Input/Output
• 1/2 Rack-Mountable Form Factor
• USB Type-C, 1G Ethernet, RS-422

UHD 4K Recording and Playback

The HyperDeck Studio HD Plus records UHD and DCI 4K video at up to 30 fps. The 6G-SDI outputs allow fill and key playback up to 1080p60.

Video Inputs

6G-SDI, and HDMI 2.0 inputs.

Video Outputs

Two SDI outputs support 1080p60 and 2160p30, and a loop-through output sends the input signal downstream to monitors, switchers, or other devices.

HDR

The HyperDeck Studio HD Plus supports HDR video and 33-point LUTS on the 3G-SDI output.

Supported Codecs

ProRes: Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.

DNxHD: DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 45 MXF for 720p and 1080p HD formats up to 60 fps

H.264: H.264 SDI 4:2:2 10-bit, H.264 High 420 8-bit, H.264 Medium 4:2:0 8-bit, H.264 Low 4:2:0 8-bit for all progressive formats up to 1080p60

VTR-Style Controls

Features VTR-style front-panel controls for record and playback; a built-in jog/shuttle wheel provides analog-style control over your playback. Broadcast-style deck control front-panel buttons connect to a dedicated RS-422 output.

Remote

The unit is controllable via RS-422 control and over the Ethernet or USB port.

Built-In LCD Monitor

The unit's front panel also features a built-in LCD screen that allows you to monitor input or play back video.

Audio Output

The unit features a built-in speaker as well as a 1/4" headphone jack.

Included Software

The HyperDeck Studio HD Plus includes Blackmagic OS and Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup.

HyperDeck Studio HD Plus

HyperDeck Studio HD Plus includes all the features of the Mini model, but is larger so it has more space for extra controls and extra connections. This model adds 6G-SDI so it can record and playback ProRes up to Ultra HD 30fps, and it includes an SDI loop out and HDR support. Plus the two 6G-SDI outputs allow fill and key playback up to 1080p60. There is also an HDMI input and a dedicated 3G-SDI monitoring output with overlays. Any button pushed on the front panel is sent to a dedicated RS-422 remote output and the DC power is now a broadcast style XLR connector. The front panel is also upgraded with better transport control buttons, a headphone socket and built in speaker.

Front Speaker

Press the button to monitor audio via speaker.

Media Status

Animated indicatorsshow record or playback.

Transport

Broadcast styledeck control buttons.

LCD Display

Shows video, transport, audio meters and menus.

Headphones

1/4" audio jack to connect headphones.

SD Card Slots

Supports SD cards and the faster UHS-II cards.

Menu Buttons

Change settings by scrolling menus with the search dial.

Search Dial

Compact search dial for shuttle, jog and scroll.

AC Power Inputs

Built in 100‑240V AC power supply.

Remote In/Out

RS-422 deck control, loops to multiple decks.

USB-C

Record to externaldisks or disk arrays.

Reference In/Out

Built in sync generator for syncing decks.

6G-SDI Video

Supports SD and HD to1080p60 and ProRes to 2160p30.

DC Power Input

Broadcast style 4 pin12V power connection.

1G Ethernet

Allows remote deck control and file transfer.

Timecode In/Out

Timecode connections from internal generator.

HDMI In and Out

Record and play to cameras, projectors and TVs.