Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Recorder HD Manual

The DeckLink Mini Recorder HD is a high-quality video capture card designed for PCIe computers. It includes 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs, allowing for recording in a variety of SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI. The card's compatibility extends to nearly all SD and HD equipment as well as popular video software like DaVinci Resolve, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of video capture needs.

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Table of Contents

  • Getting Started with Desktop Video
    • Introduction to Desktop Video
    • System Requirements
      • Mac OS
      • Windows
      • Linux
    • Connecting Power
    • Connecting Video Hardware
      • Connecting via Thunderbolt
      • Connecting via USB 3.0
      • Connecting via PCIe
    • Installing the Desktop Video Software
      • Applications, Plugins and Drivers
      • Automatic Updates
      • Mac OS Installation
      • Installing on Mac OS for the First Time
      • Windows Installation
      • Linux Installation
  • Capturing and Playing Back Video
  • Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup
    • Introducing Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup
    • Video Settings
      • Video Input
      • Video Output
      • Set Analog Video Output
    • Connector Mapping for DeckLink Quad 2
      • Mapping Options
    • Audio Settings
      • Audio Input
      • HDMI Audio Output
      • AES/EBU
      • Analog Audio Input Levels
      • Analog Audio Output Levels
      • Reset Icon
    • Conversions Settings
      • Input Conversion
      • Output Conversion
    • About
      • Driver
      • Product Notes
  • Teranex Mini Smart Panel
    • Attaching a Teranex Mini Smart Panel
    • Smart Panel Features
      • LCD Display
  • Teranex Mini Rack Shelf
  • Using UltraStudio 4K Mini’s Front Control Panel
    • Audio Settings
    • SD Card Slot
  • DaVinci Resolve
    • Live Grading with DaVinci Resolve
      • Setting Up
      • Using Resolve Live
    • Editing with DaVinci Resolve
      • Setting Up
      • Editing
  • Using your Favorite 3rd Party Software
    • Adobe After Effects CC
      • How to Preview Video
      • Rendering
    • Adobe Photoshop CC
      • How to Import and Export Video Frames
    • Adobe Premiere Pro CC
      • Setting Up a Blackmagic Design Project
      • Device Control
      • Playback
      • Capture
      • Export to Tape
    • Adobe Character Animator CC
      • Playback
      • Internal Keying
      • Fill/Key
    • Final Cut Pro X
      • Setting Up Final Cut Pro X
      • Playback
      • Capturing Video and Audio
      • Editing to Tape
    • Avid Media Composer
      • Setting Up
      • Playback
      • Capture from Non-Controllable devices
      • Capture from Controllable Devices with UltraStudio, DeckLink and Teranex
      • Batch Capture with UltraStudio and DeckLink
      • Recording to Tape with UltraStudio and DeckLink
  • Blackmagic Media Express
    • What is Blackmagic Media Express?
    • Capturing Video and Audio Files
      • Setting Up a Project
      • Capture
    • Playing back Video and Audio Files
      • Playing back single and multiple clips
      • Importing clips
    • Browsing Media
      • Thumbnail view
      • List view
      • Creating and using bins
      • Creating and using favorites
      • Linking an audio clip to a video clip
      • Deleting clips and bins
      • Creating a 3D clip
      • Searching the Media List
    • Editing Video and Audio Files to Tape
      • Selecting clips to master
      • Insert and Assemble to tape
    • Capturing H.265 Video
  • H.265 Hardware Encoder
    • Capturing H.265 Video with UltraStudio 4K Extreme
      • Setting the Bitrate
  • Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
    • Select Target Drive
    • Save Screenshot
    • Stress
    • Disk Speed Test Help
    • About Disk Speed Test
    • Start
    • Will it Work?
    • How Fast?
  • Removing the Mezzanine Card from DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
    • How to Remove the Mezzanine Card
  • Recovering a DeckLink Card from an Interrupted Update
  • Help
    • Getting Help
      • Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages
      • Contacting Blackmagic Design Support
      • Checking the Version Currently Installed
      • How to Get the Latest Updates
  • Developer Information
    • Developing Custom Software using Blackmagic Design Hardware
    • Downloading the Free Blackmagic Design SDK
    • Joining the Blackmagic Design Software Developers Forum
    • Contacting Blackmagic Design Developer Assistance
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Safety Information
    • Warning for Authorized Service Personnel
  • Warranty
    • Limited Warranty