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Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio HD Mini

Professional Broadcast Recorder and Player in a Compact Design

The Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio HD Mini is a broadcast-quality SD/HD recorder and player in a rugged, compact 1/3 rack form factor.
It records high-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 video directly onto SD cards, UHS-II cards, or external USB disks using ProRes, DNxHD, or H.264 codecs.

Perfect for live production, post-production, and playback applications, the HyperDeck Studio HD Mini brings professional reliability and versatility to any workflow — from portable rigs to rackmount broadcast setups.

Key Features

• Records and plays back SD and HD video up to 1080p60

• Supports ProRes, DNxHD, and H.264 codecs for efficient workflows

• Dual SD card slots for continuous recording — automatically switches when full

• Front-panel controls and LCD screen for monitoring and menu navigation

• 1/3 rack width design — mount up to 3 units in a single rack space

• HDMI, 3G-SDI, and reference I/O for professional integration

• USB-C expansion port for recording to external disks

• Timecode and Genlock support for multi-camera sync

• Ethernet for remote control and file transfer

• Solid metal chassis for reliability in mobile or fixed installations

Specifications

• Video Formats: 720p50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

• Recording Codecs: ProRes, DNxHD, H.264

• Audio: 2-channel embedded SDI or HDMI audio

• Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I/II), or external USB-C drive

• Video Inputs/Outputs:

  • 1 × 3G-SDI Input

  • 1 × 3G-SDI Output

  • 1 × HDMI Output

• Control: Ethernet, RS-422, Front-panel buttons

• Power: 12V DC or PoE+

• Dimensions: 140 × 44 × 170 mm

• Weight: 0.75 kg

In the Box

• HyperDeck Studio HD Mini

• External 12V power supply

• SD card labels

• Welcome booklet

Perfect For

✅ Live production and broadcast playback
✅ Video walls and signage systems
✅ Post-production ingest
✅ Portable multi-camera recording
✅ Houses of worship and AV installations