The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR represents the pinnacle of the HyperDeck series, engineered as a professional broadcast deck for the most demanding high-resolution and high dynamic range workflows. It combines the tactile, familiar control of a traditional deck—featuring front-panel transport buttons, a jog/shuttle wheel, and a bright LCD status display—with the ability to record and play back stunning 8K video files directly onto removable media. This device is built to capture the full quality of next-generation cameras, supporting recording in industry-standard codecs like Apple ProRes and Blackmagic RAW at resolutions up to 8K DCI and 8K UHD, with the added capability of handling HDR metadata for formats such as HDR10+ and HLG. Its dual 12G-SDI inputs and outputs allow for flexible routing, simultaneous record and play operations, and seamless integration into live production systems requiring the highest possible image fidelity.

Housed in a robust 1RU steel rackmount chassis, the HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR is designed for reliability in continuous broadcast and live event operation. It offers advanced professional features including genlock synchronization for frame-accurate integration into broadcast environments, RS-422 serial control for automation systems, and the ability to downconvert its high-resolution recordings to HD or SD outputs in real-time. By recording directly to editable file formats on SSDs or CFast cards, it eliminates the need for time-consuming file transcoding, accelerating post-production. This deck serves as a future-proof solution for broadcasters, high-end production studios, and live event companies that require a reliable, high-performance recorder and player capable of mastering content for the highest resolution and dynamic range deliverables available today.