Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 | 8 Channels 3G-SDI HD Capture Playback PCIe Interface Card

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 revolutionizes the world of video capture and playback with its unprecedented versatility and robust performance. This impressive PCIe interface card is tailored for professionals in the broadcasting, streaming, and post-production industries who demand seamless, high-quality video performance. Featuring eight independent SDI capture and playback channels integrated into a single card, the DeckLink Quad 2 is a powerhouse that delivers superior results with optimal efficiency.

Designed to be fully compatible with its predecessor, the 4 channel model, the new DeckLink Quad 2 expands its capabilities by offering four additional channels. This allows users to configure the card in various combinations of up to 8 capture or 8 playback channels, enabling flexible and dynamic workflows. Whether you need to capture multiple video feeds at once or handle simultaneous playback streams, this versatile card has you covered. The bidirectional functionality of each 3G-SDI BNC connector ensures you can switch direction between capture or playback seamlessly, making it an invaluable component in any creative setup.

With support for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, as well as a wide range of codecs, the DeckLink Quad 2 ensures your content is captured and displayed in stunning clarity. Its advanced hardware capabilities include real-time color space conversion, down conversion, up conversion, and cross conversion, allowing you to meet the demands of any project effortlessly. Additionally, it is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, providing you with the flexibility to integrate it into your existing workflow with ease.

Key Features

• 8 independent SDI capture and playback channels
• Bidirectional 3G-SDI BNC connectors configurable as input or output
• Supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60
• Advanced real-time color space conversion, down conversion, up conversion, and cross conversion
• Wide range of supported codecs including AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, and more
• PCIe 8 lane interface, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots

Specifications

• Video Input: 8 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD
• Video Output: 8 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD
• Audio Input: 16 channels embedded in SD and HD
• Audio Output: 16 channels embedded in SD and HD
• Sync Input: Blackburst or Tri-Sync
• Operating Systems: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later, Windows 8 64-bit or later, Linux
• Codecs Support: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes (LT), Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4

Package Contents

• Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 Interface Card
• User Manual
• Software CD
• Support Documentation