Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR

Professional Ultra HD Touchscreen Broadcast Deck with HDR, H.265, ProRes, and 12G-SDI

The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR is a professional broadcast video deck designed for broadcast facilities, live production environments, post-production houses, digital signage installations, and archiving workflows. It records and plays back H.265 and Apple ProRes files across all SD, HD, and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60, combining a large touchscreen interface with comprehensive connectivity in a rack-mountable chassis. It is suitable for use as a master recorder, clip player, ISO recorder, and legacy archive deck.

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR features multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs and outputs that support SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats in a single connection. HDMI is included for connection to consumer displays and projectors. Balanced analog audio inputs and HiFi audio inputs support archiving from legacy broadcast decks including Betacam SP. The deck records up to 16 channels of SDI audio and includes 4 XLR analog audio inputs. Video formats supported include NTSC, PAL, 720p50 and 59.94, 1080i50 and 59.94, 1080p from 23.98 through 60, 1080 PsF formats, and Ultra HD up to 2160p59.94, along with 2K and 4K DCI rates up to 25p. An RS-422 serial control port supports industry-standard deck control protocols. A 10G Ethernet port enables fast remote media upload and FTP-based ingest and playout. Both AC and XLR 12V DC power connections are included for studio and field use.

The deck records to dual CFast 2.0 card slots, allowing continuous non-stop recording by swapping cards during an active record session. A USB-C expansion port supports external flash disks and disk arrays for additional media capacity or high-data-rate ProRes recording. An optional PCIe cache module can be installed internally to eliminate dropped frames if media becomes full or too slow during recording. The 10G Ethernet connection supports FTP-based media management for digital signage and broadcast server applications. The unit also includes a front panel headphone jack and speaker for on-deck audio monitoring.

The built-in touchscreen displays live video with overlaid timecode, video standard, media status, and audio meters. Waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, YUV parade, and histogram scopes are all accessible from the touch interface. The scopes automatically switch to HDR-aware display when working in HDR formats. The deck supports PQ and HLG HDR standards according to the ST 2084 specification, and the LCD panel covers Rec. 2020, Rec. 709, and 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut. 3D LUTs can be loaded and saved directly from the touchscreen. The optional HyperDeck Extreme Control unit adds traditional broadcast deck controls including a shuttle knob, RS-422 output for controlling up to 8 decks, and physical transport buttons, and it rack mounts directly to the HyperDeck Extreme to form a single broadcast deck unit.

Key Features

• Records and plays H.265 and ProRes files in all SD, HD, and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60
• Multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs and outputs support SD, HD, and Ultra HD in a single connection, with fill and key output when playing RGBA 4:4:4:4 files
• Dual CFast 2.0 card slots enable continuous non-stop recording with hot card swapping during active sessions
• Large touchscreen interface with built-in waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, YUV parade, and histogram scopes including HDR scope modes
• HDR support for PQ and HLG formats per ST 2084, with a wide color gamut LCD covering Rec. 2020, Rec. 709, and 100 percent of DCI-P3
• 10G Ethernet for fast FTP-based media upload, remote deck control, and digital signage workflows
• RS-422 serial control for integration with broadcast automation and legacy deck control systems
• USB-C expansion port for external disk recording; optional internal PCIe cache eliminates dropped frames
• 4 XLR balanced analog audio inputs plus HiFi audio inputs for archiving from Betacam SP and consumer sources
• Records up to 16 channels of SDI audio; supports 2, 4, 8, or 16 channel configurations
• 3D LUT support with load and save from touchscreen; down-converted monitor SDI output with overlay display
• Both AC and XLR 12V DC power inputs for studio and on-location use; front panel speaker and headphone jack included

Professional Applications

• Master recording and clip playback in live production and broadcast facilities
• ISO camera recording in multi-camera live production environments
• Legacy tape archiving from Betacam SP, 1-inch C format, Digital Betacam, and similar formats using analog and RS-422 connections
• Digital signage content playout and remote media management via 10G Ethernet and FTP
• Broadcast compliance monitoring using built-in waveform, vectorscope, parade, and histogram scopes
• HDR mastering and QA for streaming and broadcast delivery pipelines
• Field recording using HDMI, SDI, and analog inputs with on-board scopes and 3D LUT monitoring

System Integration

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR is designed to integrate into Blackmagic Design broadcast and production ecosystems. It functions as a mastering recorder with ATEM switchers and can serve as both a clip player and ISO recorder in multi-camera workflows. The optional HyperDeck Extreme Control unit adds traditional RS-422 deck control and racks directly alongside the HyperDeck Extreme. A Blackmagic MultiDock 10G can be added to enable SSD use for compatibility with media from other HyperDeck models and to increase storage capacity. For archiving workflows, a Teranex Express can be used to convert SD legacy tape content to HD in a single pass while the HyperDeck Extreme handles recording. RS-422 compatibility means the deck also integrates with third-party broadcast automation systems and legacy broadcast decks from a wide range of manufacturers.

Broadcast Workflow Benefits

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR reduces operational complexity in high-demand broadcast environments by combining recording, playback, monitoring, scopes, and deck control into a single chassis. H.265 recording dramatically reduces storage requirements compared to uncompressed or high-bitrate formats, with up to 3,530 minutes of 2160p60 Ultra HD recordable to a 1 TB CFast card and over 9,400 minutes of 1080p59.94 on the same media. The dual CFast slot design eliminates recording interruptions during card changes, while the optional cache module provides a safety net against frame drops from slow or full media. The combination of SDI, HDMI, analog, and 10G Ethernet connectivity means the deck fits into virtually any signal chain without additional converters, and the built-in scopes enable immediate compliance checking without requiring a separate monitoring unit in the rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What video recording formats does the HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR support?

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR records H.265 and ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT files. It also supports ProRes 4444 for playback to fill and key output. These formats are compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Apple Final Cut Pro.

What video standards does the deck support?

Supported standards include NTSC and PAL in SD, 720p50 and 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94, 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60, 1080 PsF formats, 2K and 4K DCI up to 25p, and Ultra HD up to 2160p59.94. Level A and Level B are both supported at 3G-SDI rates.

Can the HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR record continuously without stopping?

Yes. The dual CFast 2.0 card slots allow you to swap a full card for a blank one without interrupting an active recording session. Additionally, an optional internal PCIe cache module can be installed to continue capturing content if media fills or if the card is too slow, ensuring no frames are dropped during critical recordings.

Does the deck support HDR workflows?

Yes. The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR supports PQ and HLG HDR formats per the ST 2084 standard. SDI and HDMI inputs automatically detect HDR video standards. The built-in scopes switch to HDR-aware modes when HDR content is active, and the LCD panel covers Rec. 2020, Rec. 709, and 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Can the HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR be used for legacy tape archiving?

Yes. The deck includes 4 XLR balanced analog audio inputs and analog video connections designed specifically for archiving from legacy broadcast formats including Betacam SP, 1-inch C format, and Digital Betacam. RS-422 serial control allows connection to and control of legacy broadcast decks, and the optional HyperDeck Extreme Control adds traditional in/out point editing functionality for batch archiving operations. A Teranex Express can be added to convert SD tape content to HD in a single pass within the same workflow.

Related Equipment and Workflow Compatibility

The HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR is commonly used alongside other Blackmagic Design products including ATEM switchers for live production mastering and ISO recording, HyperDeck Extreme Control for traditional broadcast deck operation, Blackmagic MultiDock 10G for SSD-based storage expansion, and Teranex Express for standards conversion during legacy archiving workflows. The deck uses industry-standard RS-422 control, making it compatible with third-party broadcast automation systems and legacy decks from a broad range of manufacturers.

In digital signage and broadcast server applications, the 10G Ethernet port enables high-speed FTP-based media ingest and remote playout management. When used with large USB-C external disk arrays, the HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR can function as a full broadcast ingest and playout server. The unit is rack-mountable and accepts both AC and DC power, making it suitable for permanent facility installation and remote production deployment alike.

Why Professionals Use This Type of Product

• H.265 and ProRes file recording reduces storage costs while maintaining full broadcast quality
• Dual media slots and optional cache ensure uninterrupted long-form recording in live and broadcast environments
• Built-in scopes eliminate the need for a separate broadcast monitor in the rack for compliance checking
• RS-422 and 10G Ethernet connectivity enable integration with existing broadcast infrastructure and automation systems
• Analog and legacy deck connections support cost-effective archiving of legacy programming without additional hardware
• HDR support and wide color gamut LCD prepare facilities for current and future HDR broadcast and streaming delivery standards

Additional Compatibility Information

The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR is a professional Ultra HD broadcast recorder and player suited to broadcast stations, post-production facilities, live production companies, digital signage operators, and archive service providers. It supports 12G-SDI, HDMI, RS-422 deck control, 10G Ethernet, USB-C disk recording, CFast 2.0 media, ProRes, H.265, HDR PQ, HLG, Rec. 2020, DCI-P3, and analog audio and video connections. It is compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro workflows. Common search terms for this product include broadcast video recorder, 4K HDR deck, Ultra HD ProRes recorder, 12G-SDI recorder, H.265 video deck, broadcast archive deck, digital signage player, and professional CFast recorder.