The HDLink Pro from Blackmagic is an external device that can be used to display SD-SDI or HD-SDI video on a standard DVI-D computer display. It features a BNC input, BNC active loop through output and a dual-link DVI port for video. The HDLink Pro also features six unbalanced RCA audio outputs for monitoring. The HDLink Pro supports both Windows and Mac computers. The Mac software is a universal binary, so it will run natively on PowerPC and Intel Macs. Its compact design combined with full-resolution HD makes it perfect for the studio, edit suite, telecine or even location video shoots.
Key Features
Full Resolution HD Monitoring
The HDLink Pro connects SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D LCD computer monitor for true HD monitoring. The Dual-Link DVI port supports monitors up to 2560 x 1600 resolution.
SDI Input and Output
The device supports 3 Gb/s SDI video input. It outputs to DVI for monitoring, and also includes an active loop-through BNC SDI output. Embedded SDI audio is de-embedded and output via six RCA audio connectors for synced audio monitoring.
HDMI Support
A DVI-D to HDMI adapter is included with the HDLink Pro. This adapter allows you to use a consumer HDTV with HDMI input for monitoring. The HDMI connection carries both audio and video, allowing for a single-cable connection to a compatible device.
Overview
