Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR

Enhance your broadcast studio, live production, or digital signage setup with the HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR from Blackmagic Design, which serves as both a playback and recording deck. This device supports UHD 4K video and enables the saving of H.265 files, along with the use of 3D LUTs, internal caching, and HDR capabilities for video playback.

The HyperDeck is equipped with a 7" capacitive touchscreen LCD that delivers a clear image and provides access to controls, scopes, and monitoring tools, all of which can be easily managed through swipes or button presses. It includes 12G-SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs, two CFast media slots for recording, and the option to record your video stream to an external disk via USB Type-C.

For those looking to integrate streaming into an existing production rack, the HyperDeck can be operated via RS-422, similar to traditional broadcast decks. Additionally, it features a 3G-SDI monitor output, component analog audio and video inputs, 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs, timecode I/O, and reference I/O. The device also offers built-in media caching that can be upgraded to prevent data loss from full cards and disks.

Updated HyperDeck

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K integrates the renowned dependability of HyperDeck with cutting-edge advancements, including compact H.265 file formats, an optional internal cache, support for 3D LUTs, and HDR capabilities. By enabling recording in native 4K using H.265, it significantly lowers storage expenses while delivering exceptional image quality. The expansive touchscreen provides an optimal view of your recordings and facilitates comprehensive control over all deck settings.

File and I/O Formats

Powerful Ultra HD touchscreen HyperDeck records and plays H.265 and ProRes files in all SD, HD, and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60. It includes scopes and upgradable cache, plus SDI, HDMI, and analog video.

Interfaces and Inputs

HyperDeck Extreme has an innovative 7" capacitive LCD touchscreen user interface with deck controls as well as a large screen to view your recording. It features two media slots, 12G-SDI I/O, HDMI I/O analog connections for archiving, USB Type-C external disk recording, plus a front panel speaker and headphone jack.

Live Production, Signage, and Archiving

The HyperDeck Extreme showcases remarkable versatility, making it an excellent choice for live production as a master recorder, clip player, and for capturing ISO camera feeds. Its analog inputs facilitate the recording of content from vintage videotapes, enabling legacy programming to be utilized on contemporary streaming platforms or in editing processes. Additionally, digital signage is streamlined with the HyperDeck Extreme, which is equipped with 10G Ethernet for rapid media uploads and a straightforward remote control protocol. Furthermore, it can function as a field recorder, featuring HDMI, SDI, and analog inputs, along with integrated scopes and 3D LUTs.

Convert Legacy Programming for Streaming

HyperDeck Extreme Control enables the connection to traditional broadcast decks, allowing users to establish in and out points for editing purposes. By incorporating HyperDeck Extreme and HyperDeck Extreme Control with each legacy deck, a single operator can efficiently manage continuous archiving. Furthermore, it is feasible to edit across various formats by utilizing Teranex Express, which facilitates the conversion of tapes from SD to HD in a single operation. This system supports a diverse array of decks, including Digital Betacam, 1" C format, and Betacam SP.

Dual CFast Media

CFast media compatibility enables recording onto widely accessible flash memory cards. The H.265 file format is compact enough to facilitate extended recordings on standard CFast cards. Additionally, the presence of two CFast card slots permits the replacement of full cards even while recording, thereby enabling limitless recording duration. CFast cards are ideal for broadcasting due to their compact size, high-speed performance, and cost-effectiveness.

12G-SDI, HDMI, and Legacy Analog

HyperDeck Extreme features a wide range of video and audio connections such as multi-rate 12G-SDI for SD, HD, and Ultra HD 4K devices. The latest 10G Ethernet is included for high-speed upload using FTP protocols. HyperDeck even includes both AC and XLR power connections.

HDR Support and Bright Wide Gamut LCD

Be ready for the latest HDR workflows with support for the latest HDR standards with an extremely bright screen with a wide color gamut. The built-in scopes even change to HDR scopes when working in HDR formats. Files are tagged with the correct HDR information then SDI and HDMI inputs will also automatically detect HDR video standards.

Localized for Popular Languages

Multiple languages are fully supported so you don't need to learn another language to use it. Support is included for English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, and Turkish.

Traditional RS-422 Broadcast Deck Control

The most popular control connection used on broadcast decks since the early 1980s is the RS-422 protocol. Originally developed by Sony, RS-422 is used on almost all broadcast gear. HyperDeck Extreme features wide protocol support so you can connect it directly to broadcast systems. It also supports extra commands for the Advanced Media Protocol for managing disk recorders.

Compatible with Controllers, Switchers, Converters

A wide range of Blackmagic Design products is available to use with HyperDeck Extreme, including the HyperDeck Extreme Control for adding traditional broadcast deck controls. Plus, since it uses the industry-standard RS-422 deck control protocol so it works with any broadcast deck. Add the Blackmagic MultiDock 10G to use regular SSDs for compatibility with media from other HyperDeck models. HyperDeck Extreme is also a perfect mastering recorder with the ATEM Constellation 8K, or for clip playback and ISO recording. For monitoring, the Teranex SDI to HDMI 8K allows broadcast monitoring on a television, and it also has monitor calibration, 3D LUTs, and on-screen scopes.