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Reddit mentions of Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder, PCIe Capture Card for 3G-SDI and HDMI
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder, PCIe Capture Card for 3G-SDI and HDMI. Here are the top ones.
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BlackMagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder - Low Profile Slot Bracket - Software CD - BlackMagic Design 3 Year Limited Manufacturer's WarrantyThis Item Includes: SDI Video Input: 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchableHDMI Video Input: 1 x HDMI type A connectorSDI Audio Input: 8 channels embedded in SD and HDHDMI Audio Input: 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD
Specs:
| Height | 1.2 Inches |
| Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | July 2017 |
| Weight | 0.125 Pounds |
| Width | 5.5 Inches |
I'd recommend any camera with a HDMI out, A GoPro is way overpriced for the quality of the camera. They are for strapping to stuff and not having to worry if it is going to break, no filming in a studio.
As for software I'd recommend a Blackmagic Capture card. I have had the best luck with there cards and drivers. It works great with OSB Studio which is free, and works well with Youtube and most other streaming platforms.
USB 2.0 should have enough bandwidth for 2 HD cameras per bus.
If you want to use higher-end camcorders, they will probably have an HDMI output. In that case, I would get something like the BlackMagic DeckLink Mini Recorder, which basically acts as a HDMI input. It is however quite expensive, especially since you need one per camera.
You should also be wary that processing 5 HD streams at once is extremely CPU intensive unless you want to compress the video signal.
http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-DeckLink-Recorder-Capture/dp/B00CDIXCSO
Capture Cards are expensive. Here's a solid one for gaming though.
I actually have a VIXIA R500--I'd forgotten it has HDMI out! So really, all I need is the capture card. I've got a desktop I can put it in, so it looks like an internal one is the way to go. Is there any reason not to go with this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-DeckLink-Recorder-Capture/dp/B00CDIXCSO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479746927&sr=8-1&keywords=Blackmagic+decklink
Thanks again for all your help.
Does everything that you said above about the DeckLink model also apply to their Intensity model as well? I kind of like the idea of having an HDMI pass-through, plus I don't know anything about "SDI Video" interfaces.
I also see a non-4K model of the DeckLink, does most of what you said about the 4K model (save for the 4K part) apply here too, or is the ~$50 saving not really worth it in the long run?