Not seeing 1080p 30 as an option when using Blackmagic Decklink Mini Recorder

josharoo4

Hello,

I have a [Blackmagic Decklink Mini Recorder](http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/models) (HD-SDI) in an external TB-to-PCIe enclosure and am trying to get a certain resolution and frame rate into isadora but it does not appear to make the framerate I need available as an option. Im am trying to use 1080p 30 as the input resolution and framerate. I do have that option in the Blackmagic Media Express software and I see the signal there. I also see that option and see the signal into Qlab 3, also at 1080p 30\. I see the signal in Isadora if I reduce the cameras framerate and resolution to 720p 60 and then switch Isadora to that option. The only 180p framerates that are listed a are 23.97, and 24\. Is there any special trick to getting the 1080p 30 option to appear in Isadora.

Im on version 1.3.0f24, on a macbook pro retina.

Does any one have any experience with this or any of the other Decklink Models and 1080p 30 video input?

thanks.

Skulpture

Did you get this sorted?

josharoo4

Hi Graham,

Thanks for following up.

Actually, no. I still have not got this sorted.

Fred posted a workaround in another topic about this for me ([Missing 1080p30 option...](http://troikatronix.com/troikatronixforum/discussion/457/missing-1080p30-option-with-black-magic-ultrastudio-mini-recorder#Item_10)) using a syphon stream but honestly, I havent tested it yet. I would still prefer just to have the option of 1080p 30 in Isadora if possible (eliminating the need for other software and other potential points of failure). Qlab 3 and Blackmagic Media Express both see 1080p30 fine as an option so I dont think it is a QT or hardware problem.

Got any advice?

Michel

It sure can be a QuickTime problem. Do you have the option 1080p30 in QuickTime itself?

Best
Michel

nick

I have just seen a video review of the device that talked about updating the firmware in the device to get all the resolution options that should be available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEIgYvKpGME) , also be sure you have the most recent drivers installed.

Fred

Check this thread

http://troikatronix.com/troikatronixforum/discussion/1062/blackmagic-capture

If you really need it and think it is worth the overhead I can make a 1080p blackmagic to syphon app to bridge the gap, firmware update will not get you anywhere.