Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2

Technical Details

Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2, an 8-lane PCIe card, comes loaded with eight bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI DIN (Mini-BNC) connectors. Each of these connectors can be independently configured for capture or playback at resolutions up to 1080p60.

The card supports a variety of compressed formats, including ProRes and DNxHD, as well as uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video.

This makes it a fitting choice for live broadcasting and post-production. It's compatible across Mac, Windows, and Linux systems and is adaptable with a broad spectrum of software applications. For those applications that lack native capture functionality, Blackmagic's Media Express software is bundled in, facilitating media capture, organisation, and management.

Key Features

• Eight bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI DIN (Mini-BNC) connectors
• Supports a variety of compressed formats, including ProRes and DNxHD
• Compatible across Mac, Windows, and Linux systems
• Adaptable with a broad spectrum of software applications
• Blackmagic's Media Express software is bundled in

The Quad 2 features independent SDI inputs and outputs, allowing different video standards per channel, and supports cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p, as well as SD upconversion.

It also handles 16 channels of embedded audio per input/output. Included software varies by OS but typically includes Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, and the Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility.

The card supports numerous codecs, including AVC-Intra, DNxHR, ProRes, and uncompressed formats. It is compatible with leading applications like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and many others, making it a versatile solution for professional video workflows.