Blackmagic Design HYPERD/RSTEXCTR Overview

The HyperDeck Extreme Control from Blackmagic Design is a versatile and professional-grade deck control solution designed for seamless integration with virtually any type of deck, including legacy models and the HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR. Housed in a compact 3 RU, half-rack width design, this device features eight RS-422 ports, enabling simultaneous control of up to eight decks. With traditional transport controls, a premium search dial, and a built-in editor for automating tape-to-digital workflows, the HyperDeck Extreme Control is an essential tool for broadcasters, archivists, and post-production professionals.

Key Features

• RS-422 Connectivity: Equipped with eight RS-422 ports, allowing control of up to eight decks, including legacy broadcast decks and modern HyperDeck models.
• Familiar Transport Controls: Includes intuitive buttons for "PLAY," "REC," "STOP," and more, ensuring compatibility with traditional workflows.
• Premium Search Dial: Features a high-quality jog/shuttle dial with an electronic clutch for precise positioning, rapid movement, and smooth operation.
• Built-In Editor: Automates the ingest process by enabling deck-to-deck editing between legacy videotape systems and HyperDeck devices.
• Timecode Display: Provides a large timecode display with deck status indicators, offering real-time feedback on deck operations.
• Recorder and Player Selection: Includes dedicated rows of buttons for selecting up to eight recorders and eight players, streamlining multi-deck workflows.
• Pre-Roll Functionality: A pre-roll button allows precise cueing of decks, ensuring smooth transitions during edits.
• Rack-Mountable Design: Compatible with the optional HyperDeck Extreme Rack Kit, enabling installation alongside other devices in a standard rack or console.

Advanced Editing Workflow

The HyperDeck Extreme Control simplifies the process of transferring legacy videotape content to digital formats. By leveraging its built-in editor, users can automate the ingest process with minimal effort:

• Deck-to-Deck Editing: Control both legacy decks and HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR units from the same front panel. To edit old videotape, simply press the "PLAYER" button, set in and out points, select the recorder, and press "EDIT."
• In and Out Point Entry: Easily define edit points using the "IN" and "OUT" buttons, with options to trim points frame-by-frame using the "TRIM" function.
• Pre-Roll Edits: Use the pre-roll button to cue decks to a specific point before performing an edit, ensuring smooth playback during transitions.
• Automated Edits: Perform edits automatically by pressing the "EDIT" button after setting in and out points. If no in point is set, the current tape position will be used as the in point.

Why Choose the HyperDeck Extreme Control?

The HyperDeck Extreme Control is an indispensable tool for professionals working with legacy videotape systems or modern digital recorders. Its robust RS-422 connectivity, intuitive controls, and built-in editing capabilities make it ideal for automating tape ingest workflows, preserving archival content, and integrating older equipment into modern production environments. Whether you're managing a broadcast facility, digitizing archives, or working in post-production, this device provides the precision and flexibility needed to streamline your workflow.

Additional Features

• Protect Videotape Masters: Recording requires pressing both the "REC" and "PLAY" buttons simultaneously, preventing accidental overwrites of valuable footage.
• Visual Feedback: The horizontal light bar indicator provides visual feedback on the position of the search dial, while the servo indicator light confirms when the deck is in play or record mode.
• External Reference Status: Monitors external video reference signals, ensuring synchronization with broadcast standards.
• Dual Rack Installation: Two HyperDeck Extreme Control units, or one unit paired with a HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR, can be installed in a single rack using the optional HyperDeck Extreme Rack Kit.

Ideal Use Cases

• Digitizing and preserving legacy videotape archives.
• Automating tape-to-digital ingest workflows in broadcast facilities.
• Controlling multiple decks simultaneously for live production or post-production tasks.
• Integrating older broadcast equipment with modern digital systems.

Conclusion

The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Extreme Control is a powerful and flexible solution for professionals who need precise control over both legacy and modern recording devices. Its traditional transport controls, advanced editing capabilities, and robust connectivity options make it an essential tool for broadcasters, archivists, and post-production teams. Whether you're managing a multi-deck setup or automating the transfer of archival content, the HyperDeck Extreme Control delivers the reliability and performance required for demanding workflows.