8 x Bidirectional 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

macOS, Windows, and Linux Compatible

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bidirectional 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 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.

Key Features

Eight bidirectional 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're all independent

Single black burst/tri-sync reference input

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

HD to SD downconversion 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 macOS, 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, and 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 and Broadcast

Uniplay

Playbox AirBox

CasparCG

Magicsoft CG

Xsplit Broadcaster

Imagine Communications Velocity and InfoCaster

Host Connection PCIe x8 (PCIe 2.0)

Shared Input/Output Connectors 8 x BNC (3G-SDI) Male

Input

Input Video Format SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV)

1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps

1080i: 50/59.94/60 fps

720p: 50/59.94/60 fps

NTSC: 60 fps

PAL: 50 fps 

Input Audio Format Analog: 48 kHz / 24-Bit

Embedded Audio Input SDI: 16-Channel

Output

Output Video Format SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV)

1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94 fps

1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps

1080i: 50/59.94/60 fps

720p: 50/59.94/60 fps

NTSC: 60 fps

PAL (768 x 576): 50 fps 

Embedded Audio Output SDI: 16-Channel

Standards

Video Standard Compliance SMPTE 259M/292M/296M/372M/425M

ITU -R BT.601/BT.656

Connectivity

Other I/O 1 x BNC Blackburst, Reference, Tri-Level Sync Input

Hardware

OS Compatibility Windows 8.1.10 or Later

macOS 10.14.15 or Later

Linux

Power

Power Consumption 22 W

Environmental

Operating Temperature 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C

Storage Temperature -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C

Operating Humidity 0 to 90%

General

Certifications C-Tick, CE, FCC, as per Manufacturer

Dimensions 6.3" / 16 cm

Weight 4.59 oz / 130 g

Warranty Length Limited 3-Year Warranty