SDI Video Inputs
4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output.
PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.
DescriptionFeaturing 4 independent 3G-SDI connections, DeckLink Duo 2 is a PCI Express capture and playback card that supports SDI formats in SD and HD up to 1080p60! You get the flexibility of 4 separate capture or playback cards in one! Plus, it’s completely customizable so it’s perfect for media play-out systems, multi screen digital signage servers, real time multi channel capture systems and more! |
Connections |
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SDI Video Inputs4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output. SDI Video Outputs4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output. SDI Audio Inputs16 channels embedded in SD and HD. |
SDI Audio Outputs16 channels embedded in SD and HD. Sync InputTri-Sync or Black Burst. Computer InterfacePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots. |
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Software |
Software IncludedMedia Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux. Internal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. |
Physical InstallationPCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4 and 8 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. |
Software Applications |
DaVinci Reolve Adobe Premiere Pro CC Avid Pro Tools Adobe Photoshop CC |
Fusion Avid Media Composer Steinberg Cubcase |
Final Cut Pro X Adobe After Effects CC Steinberg Nuendo |
Other supported applications include:The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D. |
Connections |
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SDI Video Inputs4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output. SDI Video Outputs4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output. SDI Audio Inputs16 channels embedded in SD and HD. |
SDI Audio Outputs16 channels embedded in SD and HD. Sync InputTri-Sync or Black Burst. Computer InterfacePCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots. |
Supported Codecs |
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AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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 |
Video Standards |
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SD Video Standards525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. SDI Metadata SupportRP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. SDI Color Precision8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 only supported in playback. SDI Video Sampling8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 only supported in playback. Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709 |
Physical Specifications |
Operating Systems |
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Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, |
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit. |
Linux |
Power Requirements |
Power Consumption10 Watts |
What's included?
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