
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture & Playback Card
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Blackmagic Design Quad 2 Overview
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bidirectional, 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI DIN (Mini-BNC) 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 is 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.
- 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.
- Media Express.
- Disk Speed Test.
- LiveKey.
- Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility.
- Blackmagic driver.
Linux:
- Media Express.
- Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility.
- Blackmagic driver.
- AVC-Intra, AVCHD.
- Canon XF MPEG2.
- Digital SLR.
- DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX.
- HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422.
- DNxHR & DNxHD.
- Apple ProRes 4444, 422 HQ, 422, LT, 422 Proxy.
- Uncompressed: 8-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:4:4.
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
- Adobe After Effects CC.
- Adobe Photoshop CC.
- Apple Final Cut Pro X.
- Avid Media Composer.
- Avid Pro Tools.
- DaVinci Resolve.
- Fusion.
- Steinberg Cubase.
- Steinberg Nuendo.
- Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder.
- Autodesk Flame.
- Boinx Software MimoLive.
- Burst Video WebClip2Go.
- CasparCG Server.
- Cinegy Capture Pro.
- Class X Liveboard & Coral CG.
- Corel VideoStudio Pro.
- CyberLink PowerDirector.
- DevTek Easy Media Suite.
- Glookast Capturer.
- Grass Valley Edius.
- Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster.
- Livestream Producer.
- Magicsoft CG.
- Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium.
- Metus Ingest.
- Nautilus NEMO3D.
- Open Broadcaster Software Studio.
- Renewed Vision ProPresenter.
- Resolume Arena.
- Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay.
- Sony Catalyst Production Suite.
- Telestream Wirecast.
- Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In.
- Uniplay One & CG.
- Ventuz Director.
- Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast.
- vMix Live.
- Xsplit Broadcaster.
- Zoom.
Blackmagic Design Quad 2 Specs
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Computer Interface
PCI Express 8-lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots
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/ Output
8 x Bi-directional SD/HD/3G-SDI, 12-bit (DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors)
1 x Reference (DIN 1.0/2.3 connector)
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SDI Audio
16 channels per input, embedded in SD and HD
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SDI Audio Output
16 channels per output, embedded in SD and HD
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Sync
Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format
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Codecs Supported
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
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Resolutions and Frame Rates
625/25 PAL
525/29.97 NTSC
720p 50/59.94/60
1080i 50/59.94/60
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
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SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M A/B
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SDI Metadata Support
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file
HD RP188 and closed captioning
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Audio Sampling
48 kHz, 24-bit
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Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4
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Color Precision
8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2
8/10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4
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Color Space
Rec. 601, Rec. 709
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Compatible Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11, and later
Windows 8 and Windows 10 64-bit Linux
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Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
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Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C)
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Relative Humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
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Length
6.3" (16 cm)
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Weight
4.59 oz (130.12 g)
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Packaging Info
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Package Weight
0.56 lb
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Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7 x 5.55 x 1.05"
- Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture & Playback Card
- Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty