Desktop Video

Firmware history

1. Version 16.0.1 Latest May 6, 2026

   This software update fixes a 12G-SDI bug on DeckLink 8K Pro when the HDMI mezzanine card is not installed.

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2. Version 16.0 Apr 8, 2026

   This software update adds support for the new DeckLink IP 100G.

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3. Version 15.3.1 Dec 16, 2025

   This software update includes a range of bug fixes for DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models, along with general improvements that optimize overall stability and performance.

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4. Version 15.3 Nov 25, 2025

   This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro and adds support for keying in 10-bit YUVA, HANC packet capture and playback when using the DeckLink API, and compatibility with a wider range of HDMI 2.1 displays.

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5. Version 15.2 Oct 30, 2025

   This software update adds support for the new ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2.

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6. Version 15.1 Sep 22, 2025

   This software update is for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder and improves audio quality when capturing HDMI audio and video output from computers, plus provides more reliable detection of RGB input video signals.

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7. Version 15.0 Aug 8, 2025

   This software update adds supports for the new Blackmagic Media Player 10G.

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8. Version 14.5 Feb 26, 2025

   This software update supports native Apple Silicon support on Media Composer, as well as support for HDR playback on DeckLink and UltraStudio models being used with Adobe After Effects 25 Beta.

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9. Version 14.4.1 Jan 28, 2025

   This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro Mini and fixes a playback compatibility issue with Gen 5 PCI Express slots.

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10. Version 14.4 Dec 19, 2024

    This software update improves compatibility between DeckLink IP and Blackmagic Design 2110 IP products including SmartView 4K G3, Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3, Blackmagic 2110 IP Converters and Ethernet Switch 360P. I...

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11. Version 14.3 Nov 26, 2024

    This software update is for all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models and implements camera extensions on Mac platforms. This update also adds support for CVPixelBuffer which dramatically improves performance with s...

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12. Version 14.2.1 Sep 18, 2024

    This software update is for DeckLink 8K Pro and fixes a playback compatibility issue with Gen 5 PCI Express slots.

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13. Version 14.2 Aug 7, 2024

    This software update adds support for Dolby Vision to DeckLink 8K Pro G2 and fixes an intermittent issue affecting RS422 deck control communication.

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14. Version 14.1 Jul 22, 2024

    This software update adds support for keying in Rec.2020, HLG and PQ to DeckLink 8K Pro, improved compatibility with AMD EPYC processors for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder. This update also adds improved compatibility with...

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15. Version 14.0.1 Jun 3, 2024

    This software update adds support for HDR playback from Adobe Premiere in Ultra HD 50, 59.94 and 60p, as well as fixing an intermittent firmware update issue with Maple Ridge-based Thunderbolt host controller and Goshen...

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16. Version 14.0 May 22, 2024

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink 8K Pro G2 model with HDMI 2.1 connections.

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17. Version 12.9 Apr 12, 2024

    This software update is for UltraStudio 4K Mini and adds support for 10-bit YUVA 4:2:2 up to 2160p30 for keying, and adds mute on fill and key outputs to enable replay workflow with DaVinci Resolve and ATEM switchers.

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18. Version 12.8.1 Feb 16, 2024

    This software update is for all DeckLink and UltraStudio models and fixes an occasional playback issue when using Avid Media Composer on Macs.

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19. Version 12.8 Jan 29, 2024

    This software update is for DeckLink IP models and adds support for PTP follower only mode, more accurate tagging of Rec.2020 video and better handling of network settings in the setup utility.

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20. Version 12.7.1 Oct 23, 2023

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink IP HD and DeckLink IP HD Optical models.

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21. Version 12.7 Sep 26, 2023

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink 8K Pro Mini.

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22. Version 12.6 Sep 14, 2023

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink IP/SDI HD.

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23. Version 12.5.1 Jul 5, 2023

    This software update is for all DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models and fixes an occasional blue screen start up crash seen on some Windows 11 computers.

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24. Version 12.5 Jun 29, 2023

    This software update adds improved compatibility with AMD Epyc CPUs, as well as better compatibility with displays and projectors and improved audio performance when capturing high frame rate video modes for DeckLink 8K...

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25. Version 12.4.2 Dec 8, 2022

    This software update is for DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models and fixes an issue with Creative Cloud and Media Composer plugin installation.

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26. Version 12.4.1 Nov 17, 2022

    This software update is for DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and adds support for additional 2K DCI and 4K DCI film formats up to 60p, VANC data pass through when keying, and fixes a rare bug that caused SDI output flickering dur...

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27. Version 12.4 Jul 14, 2022

    This software update adds support for ARM architecture to DeckLink Quad 2, DeckLink Duo 2, DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink SDI Micro, DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K and DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K. It also...

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28. Version 12.3.1 Jul 11, 2022

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink Mini Monitor HD and DeckLink Mini Recorder HD.

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29. Version 12.3 Apr 24, 2022

    This software update adds a new version of Disk Speed Test which includes support for calculating the performance of Blackmagic RAW and H.265 formats. It also fixes an occasional issue with capture and playback of multip...

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30. Version 12.2.3 Mar 28, 2022

    This software update is for DeckLink, Intensity and UltraStudio models used with Macs running Monterey 12.3 and fixes an issue with Adobe plugin installation.

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31. Version 12.2.2 Dec 10, 2021

    This update fixes an issue preventing synchronised start of playback on all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity Pro models as well as providing general performance and stability improvements.

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32. Version 12.2.1 Nov 19, 2021

    This update improves video capture and playback performance on M1 Pro and M1 Max powered Macs when working with DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity Pro models.

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33. Version 12.2 Oct 26, 2021

    This update adds support for DriverKit system extensions, which allows customers using Apple M1 Macs to reset security settings. Instructions can be found in the updated Desktop Video user manual. In addition, this updat...

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34. Version 12.1 May 20, 2021

    This software update adds improved audio playback when using UltraStudio Mini Monitor with Premiere Pro, better reliability when capturing 4 separate SDI signals with DeckLink 8K Pro and improved video playback when sync...

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35. Version 12.0 Jan 21, 2021

    This software update adds Mac OS Big Sur and Apple M1 support for DeckLink 4K and 8K models, Intensity Pro 4K and UltraStudio Thunderbolt 3 models. Please check the readme file for details on support for different models...

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36. Version 11.7 Nov 13, 2020

    This software update adds support for Mac Big Sur on Intel based computers for DeckLink, Intensity, and UltraStudio Thunderbolt models and for H.264 Pro Recorder. This update also fixes an occasional PAL input detection...

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37. Version 11.6 Jul 17, 2020

    This software update adds support for UltraStudio Monitor 3G and UltraStudio Recorder 3G, as well as general performance and stability updates for DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K.

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38. Version 11.5.1 May 5, 2020

    This software update is for all customers using DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder, DeckLink Duo 2, and DeckLink Quad 2 devices and addresses an occasional issue where captured audio may have appeared on incorr...

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39. Version 11.5 Feb 17, 2020

    This update adds HDR support when using UltraStudio 4K Mini, UltraStudio 4K Extreme, DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, and Avid Artist DNxIQ and DNxID with Adobe Premiere Pro. Desktop Video 11.5 update also featu...

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40. Version 11.4.1 Oct 8, 2019

    This software update adds support for HDR when using Avid Media Composer with UltraStudio 4K Mini or UltraStudio 4K Extreme, DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, as well as Avid Artist DNxIQ and DNxID. Desktop Vi...

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41. Version 11.4 Sep 10, 2019

    This software update includes new HDR features for UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 such as Rec. 2020 support, HDR metadata packing (ST2108-1) on SDI, and HLG and PQ transfer characteristics on both SDI (ST2082-10) and HDMI (CEA...

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42. Version 11.3 Aug 9, 2019

    Desktop Video 11.3 update adds support for the new UltraStudio 4K Mini model. This update also addresses an issue in which audio meters in Adobe Premiere Pro would incorrectly show activity on silent channels during capt...

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43. Version 11.2 May 30, 2019

    Desktop Video 11.2 adds support for keying output with Adobe Character Animator software for DeckLink and UltraStudio models that support fill and key. This update also features general performance and stability improvem...

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44. Version 11.1 Apr 1, 2019

    This update adds support for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder and also enables multi-channel configuration support for DeckLink 8K Pro from within Setup Utility. Desktop Video 11.1 update also adds HDR support to DeckLink 4K...

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45. Version 11.0 Mar 5, 2019

    This software update includes new features for DeckLink 8K Pro along with improvements for UltraStudio HD Mini and Media Express. DeckLink 8K Pro can now be configured to support up to 4 completely independent 12G-SDI ca...

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46. Version 10.11.4 Oct 24, 2018

    This software update improves support for Core Media and Core Audio on Mac, resulting in better capture and AV synchronization in all formats. In addition, Desktop Video 10.11.4 update improves audio output for DeckLink...

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47. Version 10.11.2 Aug 6, 2018

    This software update improves audio capture performance on DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2, as well as improves 3D capture on DeckLink 8K Pro. This update also provides more reliable quad link SDI output, and consiste...

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48. Version 10.11.1 Jul 16, 2018

    This software update adds support for Cintel Scanner 2 and HDR film gates.

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49. Version 10.11 Jun 14, 2018

    This software update supports the release of the new DeckLink 8K Pro and improves closed caption support for all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity devices when used with Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

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50. Version 10.10 May 16, 2018

    This software update supports the release of the new DeckLink SDI Micro.

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51. Version 10.9.12 Apr 9, 2018

    This software update supports the release of the new Cintel Scanner 2.

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52. Version 10.9.11 Feb 15, 2018

    This update ensures that video output preferences are correctly restored on startup, fixes intermittent issues with Premiere Pro, provides improved reliability for importing media when using Final Cut Pro X XML files, an...

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53. Version 10.9.10 Jan 15, 2018

    This update improves capture and playback compatibility for DeckLink and UltraStudio models including fixing an intermittent bug where audio samples are not captured, as well as improving compatibility with cameras. It a...

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54. Version 10.9.7 Sep 12, 2017

    This software update provides improved performance for all DeckLink models including improved stability when outputting custom VANC data on playback for DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2, as well as removed scaling of v...

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55. Version 10.9.5 Jul 20, 2017

    This software update is for all DeckLink and UltraStudio users. For UltraStudio 4K, it adds support for keying 1080p video at frame rates of 50, 59.94 and 60, along with 3G-SDI Level A support, improved 3D modes over HDM...

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56. Version 10.9.4 Jul 20, 2017

    This software update provides support for the Cintel Film Scanner.

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57. Version 10.9.3 May 29, 2017

    This software update improves playback for custom VANC data such as closed caption when playing back from DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2 and fixes a plug in installation bug for Photoshop CC 2017 for all DeckLink and...

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58. Version 10.9 Apr 24, 2017

    This software update adds support for the new UltraStudio HD Mini.

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59. Version 10.8.6 Apr 13, 2017

    This software update adds support for SDI output slew rate support for Developers on DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2, which allows developers to accurately synchronise the output of playback to remote locations that a...

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60. Version 10.8.5 Feb 27, 2017

    This software update improves audio handling from SDI sources for DeckLink Micro Recorder. It also adds improvements to all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity products including retaining settings made in the Blackmagic...

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61. Version 10.8.3 Nov 16, 2016

    This software update improves compatibility with Windows 10 anniversary update OS. Recommended for all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity products.

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62. Version 10.8.2 Oct 27, 2016

    This software update adds support for keying in 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, support for 3G-SDI Level A in 1080p23.93 to 1080p30, as well as fixing audio playback compatibility for some monitors when using DeckLink 4...

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63. Version 10.8.1 Oct 7, 2016

    This software update adds support for UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3, which features high speed Thunderbolt 3 for transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s over a single cable and H.265 encoding. The Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit, which in...

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64. Version 10.8 Sep 9, 2016

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K and DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K PCIe cards. These cards include all the same powerful features of the HD models and add Ultra HD and HDR (high dynamic...

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65. Version 10.7.1 Aug 1, 2016

    This software update adds new features for the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner.

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66. Version 10.7 Jul 1, 2016

    This software update adds support for more DNxHR profiles and audio punch-in for Avid Artist DNxIO. The update also adds output conversions for analog connections, improved genlock offset and fixes intermittent PCIe dete...

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67. Version 10.6.8 Jun 10, 2016

    This software update adds support for keying in 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, as well as support for 3G-SDI Level A in 1080p23.93 to 1080p30 for DeckLink Studio 4K. This update also provides a bug fix for audio playba...

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68. Version 10.6.7 Jun 8, 2016

    This software update adds new features for the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner.

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69. Version 10.6.6 May 19, 2016

    This software update adds support for keying in 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, as well as support for 3G-SDI Level A in 1080p23.93 to 1080p30 for DeckLink SDI 4K. This update also provides a bug fix for audio playback...

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70. Version 10.6.5 May 3, 2016

    This software update fixes a bug which could cause DeckLink Mini Recorder and DeckLink Micro Recorder to drop frames on some newer computers, as well as general performance improvements for all models.

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71. Version 10.6.4 Apr 18, 2016

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink Duo 2 as well as support for HDR playback over HDMI to UltraStudio 4K Extreme and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G. Includes HDR metadata transport and support for the Rec. 2...

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72. Version 10.6.2 Mar 8, 2016

    This software update adds new features for the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner.

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73. Version 10.6.1 Mar 2, 2016

    This update adds support for DeckLink Quad 2 as well as fixing a compatibility issue for Media Express with OS X El Capitan when recording ProRes files, and general performance enhancements.

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74. Version 10.6 Feb 23, 2016

    This software update adds new features for the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner.

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75. Version 10.5.4 Jan 5, 2016

    This software update provides DNxHR capture support for Avid Artist DNxIO as well as improved Avid support for all Blackmagic Design capture and playback products.

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76. Version 10.5.3 Dec 23, 2015

    This software update adds new features for the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner.

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77. Version 10.5.2 Nov 26, 2015

    This software update fixes a bug that caused DaVinci Resolve video output problems on some systems.

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78. Version 10.5 Sep 2, 2015

    This software update provides support for UltraStudio 4K Extreme and Avid DNxIO as well as general performance and stability enhancements.

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79. Version 10.4.3 Aug 11, 2015

    This software update adds Windows 10 support for all Desktop Video products including DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity as well as general performance and stability enhancements.

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80. Version 10.4.2 Jul 14, 2015

    This software update adds support for the new DeckLink 4K Pro for capture and playback via Dual Link 12G-SDI in SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI up to 2160p60! Also includes improvements for all desktop video products.

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81. Version 10.4.1 Jun 10, 2015

    This software update provides support for the new DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G - Quad SDI, plus deep color output on Intensity Pro 4K and 1080p60 keying on DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G. Also includes general performance and stabil...

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82. Version 10.4 Apr 2, 2015

    This update adds support for 2160p60 Ultra HD via Dual Link 6G-SDI and HDMI output on UltraStudio 4K and DeckLink 4K Extreme. New Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility includes auto detect of video format on input as well as...

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83. Version 10.3.7 Feb 16, 2015

    This update adds support for the new Intensity Pro 4K PCIe capture card. Intensity Pro 4K features capture and playback in SD, HD and Ultra HD with support for deep color via HDMI, high frame rate HD up to 1080p60 and Ul...

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84. Version 10.3.5 Jan 23, 2015

    This software update adds features to DeckLink Duo and DeckLink Quad capture cards including improved support for RP188 timecode, output clock adjustment and audio video sync improvements. Also includes general performan...

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85. Version 10.3.4 Dec 24, 2014

    This software update adds support for the latest Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro CC as well as general performance and stability improvements for all capture and playback products.

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86. Version 10.3.2 Dec 4, 2014

    This software update adds support for 2160p60 Ultra HD output via HDMI on DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G as well as general performance and stability improvements for Desktop Video products.

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87. Version 10.3.1 Nov 20, 2014

    This software update provides improved support for audio video sync for H.264 Pro Recorder as well as general performance and stability improvements for Desktop Video products.

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88. Version 10.3 Nov 13, 2014

    This software update adds support for DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G including 12 bit 4:4:4 and up to 2160p60 Ultra HD frame rates.

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89. Version 10.2.3 Oct 22, 2014

    This software update adds uncompressed 8, 10-bit YUV and MJPEG to 4K capture presets in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, as well as general performance and stability improvements. Has support for Mac OS X 10.10.

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90. Version 10.2.2 Oct 13, 2014

    This software update adds uncompressed 8, 10-bit YUV and MJPEG to 4K capture presets in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, as well as general performance and stability improvements. Has support for Mac OS X 10.10.

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91. Version 10.2.1 Sep 5, 2014

    This update adds support for RP188 timecode on output for DeckLink Mini Monitor and UltraStudio Mini Monitor.

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92. Version 10.2 Sep 2, 2014

    This software update enhances compatibility with USB 3.0 for use with UltraStudio Pro, UltraStudio SDI and Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0, as well as general performance and stability improvements.

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93. Version 10.1.4 Aug 14, 2014

    This update adds new Blackmagic plug-in features for Adobe Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC, as well as general performance and stability improvements.

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94. Version 10.1.2 Jun 26, 2014

    This update adds support for the latest Adobe Premiere CC 2014 release for Mac as well as general performance and stability improvements.

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95. Version 10.1.1 Jun 6, 2014

    This update supports capture of 10 bit RGB HD gameplay via HDMI with UltraStudio 4K and DeckLink 4K models, enhanced audio and software compatibility!

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96. Version 9.9.2 Nov 1, 2013

    This update is recommended for Desktop Video products using Final Cut Pro 7 on Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

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97. Version 9.8 Oct 7, 2013

    This update is recommended for Desktop Video products using Final Cut Pro 7 on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

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98. Version 9.7.3 May 28, 2013

    Update features support for DeckLink Mini Monitor and DeckLink Mini Recorder, as well as improved compatibility for USB 3.0 products using Windows 8.

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99. Version 9.6.9 Dec 14, 2012

    This software update is recommended for Desktop Video products using 32-bit operating systems.

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100. Version 9.6.4 Sep 10, 2012

     This software update is recommended for using Desktop Video products with Avid Media Composer 6 on both OS X and Windows.

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101. Version 9.5.3 Jun 26, 2012

     This update provides improved support for Desktop Video products on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard when using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.

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