Blackmagic Design Announces HDLink Pro.The world's first monitoring solution for DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. displays that features 2K support via 3 Gb/s SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. , built in 3D lookup tables, and 6 channel audio LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design is a video production equipment company that makes the DeckLink, the Intensity and Intensity Pro, and the MultiBridge Eclipse and Pro break-out boxes and video capture cards. Inc. today announced HDLink Pro, a new model of the popular HDLink converter that allows low cost DVI and HDMI displays to be used for SDI monitoring. HDLink Pro can be seen on Blackmagic Design's NAB 2007 stand located at #SL 11020. HDLink Pro allows any supported DVI or HDMI display to be used for incredible HD-SDI monitoring. HDLink Pro supports the new 3 Gb/s SDI standard for twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI retains compatibility with normal HD-SDI and standard definition SDI equipment, however the higher 3 Gb/s data rate allows 4:4:4 video using a single BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted type connection, or Blackmagic Design's new 2k via SDI allows high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. 2K via SDI is featured on Blackmagic Design's new Multibridge Eclipse, and, when used with HDLink Pro and a 30 inch DVI display, real time 2048 x 1556 2K feature film resolution playback is easy. 2K via SDI allows 2K film editing with the convenience of long connection cable lengths and patching common in large video systems. HDLink Pro includes color management via built in 3D lookup tables that allow any feature film stock to be simulated so editors can always see the correct color of the final film output. Popular 3D lookup tables can be loaded for various film stocks, and HDLink Pro is compatible with third party software products for generating tables. Included in HDLink Utility software on Windows and Mac OS X systems is full control for adjusting tables and generating custom "looks" for download into HDLink Pro. When editing with complex 5.1 surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. audio tracks, HDLink Pro allows full 5.1 monitoring by including 6 separate channels of audio output. HDLink Pro is perfect for high definition or 2K film monitoring, and switches between SD, HD and 2K instantly. HDLink also features a revolutionary new chassis with all connections from one side, so mounting on the back of displays allows cables exit from the bottom for better cable management. HDLink Pro Key Features * 3 Gb/s SDI with compatibility with HD-SDI and SD SDI. * Loop thru 3 Gb/s SDI output. * Switches between 2K, HD or SD via SDI connections. * Monitor using LCD or HDMI displays via dual link DVI See DVI. connection. * 6 channels of RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. audio out, and HDMI audio supported. * Built in 3D lookup tables, also compatible with 1D lookup tables. * HDLink Utility software allows lookup table, settings and software updates via fast USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 connection on Windows and Mac OS X platforms. * 3D lookup table processing available on SDI loop output. Availability and Price HDLink Pro will be available in July for a US domestic recommended retail price of $795 from all Blackmagic Design authorized resellers. Press Photography Product photos of HDLink Pro, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagic-design.com/press/resources/images. About Blackmagic Design Inc. Blackmagic Design Inc. manufactures the world's highest quality video cards and converters for the post-production and television broadcast industries. The Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity family of products have revolutionized the post-production industry and made HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates more affordable. Founded by the world's leading editors and engineers from the post-production industry, this knowledge is constantly fed back into our products. Blackmagic Design has operations in the USA, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. For further information about Blackmagic Design, please visit www.blackmagic-design.com Blackmagic Design Worldwide Press Contacts USA and Europe press enquiries, contact Victoria Battison Phone: +1.408.324.2707 Email: victoriab@blackmagic-design.com Japan press enquiries, contact Jumpei Suzuki Phone: +81 3 5444 8078 Email: suzuki@blackmagic-design.com SE Asia and China press enquiries, contact Glen Tay Phone: +65 9791 4446 Email: glentay@blackmagic-design.com |
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