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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