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Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors that are independently configurable to provide any combination of eight capture or playback channels at up to 1080p60. The card supports compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, as well as uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video, making it ideal for use in both live broadcast and post-production. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and supported by a wide range of software applications. For use with applications that don't capture video on their own, Blackmagic's Media Express software is included, allowing you to capture, organize, and manage your media.
Features:
Eight bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors
8-lane PCIe interface compatible with Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-based workstations and servers
Each SDI input and output can be a different video standard, as they're all independent
Single black burst/tri-sync reference input
Supports uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 signals
Cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p on video capture
SD upconversion to 720p or 1080p on video capture
HD to SD downconversion on video capture or playback
Supports 16 channels of embedded audio per input/output
Included Software
Media Express
Disk Speed Test
Live Key
Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility
Drivers for macOS, Windows 8/10, and Linux
Supported Software Applications
Supported applications include:
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Adobe After Effects CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
Avid Media Composer
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Symphony
Avid News Cutter
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Nuke
Tools On Air just: in, live: cut, just: play, and just: live
Softron OnTheAir
MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG
Flash Media Live Encoder
Wirecast
Livestream Procaster
Resolume Avenue 4
Sony Vegas Pro
Corel VideoStudio Pro X4
CyberLink Power Director
MAGIX Video Pro X4
Vidblaster Pro & Studio and Broadcast
Uniplay
Playbox AirBox
CasparCG
Magicsoft CG
Xsplit Broadcaster
Imagine Communications Velocity and InfoCaster
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Product Overview
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors that are independently configurable to provide any combination of eight capture or playback channels at up to 1080p60. The card supports compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, as well as uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video, making it ideal for use in both live broadcast and post-production. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and supported by a wide range of software applications. For use with applications that don't capture video on their own, Blackmagic's Media Express software is included, allowing you to capture, organize, and manage your media.
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