DeckLink Quad 2 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. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 8x Bi-Directional SD/HD/3G-SDI 8-Lane PCIe Interface Resolutions up to 1080p60 Inputs/Outputs Independently Switchable Supports Uncompressed RGB 4:4:4 Signals Supports 16 Channels of Embedded Audio Reference Input Up/Down/Cross Conversions Media Express Application Included Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux Compatible The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bi-directional 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 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, allow you to capture, organize, and manage your media. Key Features 8x Bi-directional 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 are all completely independent Single Blackburst/Tri-Sync reference input Supports uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:4:4 signals Cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p on video capture SD up-conversion to 720p or 1080p on video capture HD to SD down-conversion on video capture or playback Supports 16 channels of embedded audio per input/output Included Software Media Express Disk Speed Test LiveKey Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility Drivers for Mac OS X, 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 & 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 & Broadcast Uniplay Playbox AirBox CasparCG Magicsoft CG Xsplit Broadcaster Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster Computer Interface PCI Express 8-lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots Input / Output 8 x Bi-directional SD/HD/3G-SDI, 12-bit (DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors) 1 x Reference Input (DIN 1.0/2.3 connector) SDI Audio Input 16 channels per input, embedded in SD and HD SDI Audio Output 16 channels per output, embedded in SD and HD Sync Input Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format 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 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 SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M A/B 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 Audio Sampling 48 kHz, 24-bit Video Sampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4 Color Precision 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 Color Space Rec. 601, Rec. 709 Compatible Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11, and later Windows 8 and Windows 10 64-bit Linux Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) Storage Temperature -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) Relative Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing Length 6.3" (16 cm) Weight 4.59 oz (130.12 g)
