The DigiLink Mini to DigiLink Mini Cable 50' from Avid is a 50 foot cable that is used to connect a Pro Tools HD series peripheral (HD I/O, HD OMNI, HD MADI, Sync HD or PRE) to an HD Native PCIe card.

For Connecting Pro Tools HD Peripherals    For Isolating Noise-Generating CPUs

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with Avid MC8.5.3 and DnxHR timeline?

A: Basically, we are seeing information that suggests it works. However, we cannot confirm since it depends on your computer and making sure you have the proper drivers. We suggest contacting Blackmagic Design for further information.

Q: 2. can i convert 1080 laptop to SD SDI? can i change the format using software?

A: Yes you can convert 1080 to SD. The Setup utility lets you configure the SD aspect ratio if you need it.

Q: 3. Can the HDMI and SDI be different video feeds?

A: No, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor HD outputs one signal at a time.

Q: 4. Will this card work on a PCI-E X1 or PCI-E X16 motherboard slot?

A: This card is compatible with PCI-e 4 lane Gen 2, 8 lane, and 16 lane PCI-e slots.

Q: 5. Can this output to the SDI in on a Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K. My computer has DisplayPort outs and DisplayPort to HDMI to SDI seems a bit indulgent when I could simply add a card and send SDI right from the computer.

A: If you are using software that supports the Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K, then you will be able to output to the Web Presenter. Blackmagic's website has a list of software the DeckLinks are compatible with.

Q: 6. Will this allow me to output to an 8-bit HDMI 2560x1080 monitor?

A: Yes, according to BlackMagic Design’s website, the HDMI should be able to support 8-bit 2K output: HDMI Color Precision Up to 12-bit (Deep Color)

Q: 7. Is this powered from the bus, or does it require additional power from a power cable such as those hanging off the motherboard? My gpu uses both my available internal power ports.

A: It is powered by the bus.

Q: 8. Is this card capable of realtime downconversion from 4K to HD 1080 for monitoring/Color grading purposes ?

A: Yes, I'm able to output a 1080p signal from a 4K timeline. However, I do not believe the card itself does the conversion, but rather your color software.

Q: 9. Other than the SDI output (which I don't need), is there any reason to use this over the Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro 4K with Resolve for monitoring the timeline to an external monitor?

A: I don't know about the other card you mention, but this one works for 4K/30/HDR - note that it won't do 60Hz unless you drop to 1080P, in which case you can still do 1080P/60/HDR.

Q: 10. Will this work with the Sonnet Echo Express SE I?

A: yes this will work in an external chassis but full functionality will depend on your computer and OS capabilities