The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio HD Mini has a single 3G-SDI connection that allows it to receive and process video signals up to 1080p60. To configure this connection, start by physically connecting a high-quality 3G-SDI cable between your video source (camera, ATEM switcher, or other broadcast equipment) and the 3G-SDI port located on the back panel of the HyperDeck.
Then access the LCD menu by pressing the "menu" button on the front panel. Navigate to the Input option using the search button or the navigation buttons, then select SDI as the video input source. This selection can also be made quickly via the "input" button on the front panel if your model offers it. The LCD display will immediately confirm the reception of the 3G-SDI signal.
In the same settings menu, check and configure the Codec for recording according to your needs: the HyperDeck Studio HD Mini supports H.264 (high compression, ideal for storage), Apple ProRes (professional quality, widely used in post-production), and DNxHD (Avid standard). Ensure that your SD card or SSD is properly formatted and inserted before starting the recording.
For monitoring output, the 3G-SDI Monitor Out connection provides a resized output with overlays (disk indicators, audio levels, time counter) that allows you to monitor the capture on an external SDI screen. If you need to adapt the 3G-SDI output to other broadcast equipment, access the "SDI Output" menu and configure the level: select Level A for a direct 3G-SDI stream, or Level B for a multiplexed dual stream, depending on the compatibility of your receiving equipment.
Before recording, check that the 3G-SDI signal is stable and detected on the LCD screen. If no signal appears, check the BNC cable connections, test with another high-quality SDI cable, and confirm that the source video format matches the 1080p50 or 1080p60 standard that the HyperDeck expects. Once the signal is confirmed, you can press the record button to start recording immediately.
