SDI Video Inputs
8 x bi-directional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output.
The DeckLink Quad 2, featuring 8 independent 3G-SDI capture and playback channels up to 1080p60, all in one card.
The Product |
DeckLink Quad 2 features 8 independent SDI capture and playback channels in a single card! Fully compatible with the previous 4 channel model, this new model also allows 4 independent capture and playback channels but now also includes 4 extra channels that developers can use for configuring the card in any combination of up to 8 capture or 8 playback channels. This means DeckLink Quad 2 allows each of the 8 3G-SDI BNC connectors to switch direction between capture or playback in SD and HD up to 1080p60 and as a complete independent channel. |
Connections |
SDI Video Inputs8 x bi-directional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output. SDI Video Outputs8 x bi-directional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Output or Input. 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 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots. |
Supported Codecs |
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, 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. |
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 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 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 Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Adobe Photoshop CC, 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. |
Video Standards |
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. |
Processing |
Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time. HD Down ConversionBuilt in, high quality software down converter on playback and capture. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox and anamorphic 16:9 styles. HD Up ConversionBuilt in, high quality software up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoom. Colorspace ConversionHardware based real time. HD Down ConversionBuilt in, high quality software down converter on playback and capture. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox and anamorphic 16:9 styles. HD Up ConversionBuilt in, high quality software up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoom. |
Physical Specifications |
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Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit. Linux
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What's Included?DeckLink Quad 2 SD card with software and manual |
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