Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture and Playback Card, 720p/1080p Cross-conversionSKU: BMBDLKDVQD2Mfr. Part: BDLKDVQD2

Item IncludesBlackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture and Playback Card - SD Card with Software - Blackmagic Design 3 Year Limited Warranty
DescriptionWhat sets the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 apart is its exceptional versatility and professional-grade capabilities, making it a staple for those in live broadcasting and post-production. This robust 8-lane PCIe card is engineered to elevate your production quality with its eight offerirectional, 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors. Each Mini-BNC connector is independently configurable, allowing for a seamless blend of eight capture or playback channels, supporting resolutions up to 1080p60.The DeckLink Quad 2 stands out with its comprehensive support for a wide array of video formats, from industry-standard compressed formats like ProRes and DNxHD to pristine uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video. This high-quality, reliable card is designed to meet the rigorous demands of live broadcast and post-production workflows.Compatibility is key, and the DeckLink Quad 2 excels with cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. This ensures smooth integration into any professional environment. Blackmagic's Media Express software complements the hardware, providing an intuitive platform for capturing, organizing, and managing media with ease.Flexibility is at the core of the DeckLink Quad 2's design. Each SDI input and output operates independently, allowing for a multitude of video standards to be used simultaneously. This innovative feature grants users the freedom to tailor the card's configuration to their specific project needs.The DeckLink Quad 2 doesn't compromise on audio quality either, supporting 16 channels of embedded audio per input and output. This ensures your audio is just as crisp and clear as your video. Additionally, the card offers advanced features like cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p, as well as SD upconversion, to streamline your production process.Included with the DeckLink Quad 2 is a comprehensive suite of software applications for Mac OS and Windows, such as Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver, with Linux users also catered to with select software availability.The DeckLink Quad 2's extensive codec support includes AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, ProRes 422 HQ, LT, Proxy, and more, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of projects and workflows. It is also compatible with leading software applications like Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Steinberg Cubase, and Nuendo.For professionals seeking a durable, innovative, and high-quality capture and playback solution, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is a game-changer. Its unparalleled flexibility, extensive compatibility, and professional-grade features make it an essential tool for anyone serious about elevating their production game.FeaturesConfigurable eight offerirectional SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors for 1080p60 capture or playbackCompatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and major video editing/broadcast softwareIncludes Blackmagic Media Express for media capture, organization, and managementEach SDI port can operate on a different video standard for flexibilitySupports uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, compressed ProRes and DNxHDUp to 16 channels of embedded audio per input/outputSupports AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Apple ProRes, DNxHR and other codecsCross-conversion and upconversion between 720p, 1080p, and SD during captureSpecificationsSDI Video Input8x offerirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or OutputSDI Video Output8x offerirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Output or InputSDI Audio Input16 channels embedded in SD and HDSDI Audio Output16 channels embedded in SD and HDSync InputBlackburst in SD 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.Computer InterfacePCI Express 8 lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.CodecsSupports: 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 4:4:4Software IncludedMedia Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X. Media Express, Disk Speed Test,
LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Windows 8 and Windows 10. Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on LinuxInternal Software UpgradeFirmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.Physical InstallationPCI Express 8 lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS X, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Linux.
Mac OS X systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.Supported Software ApplicationsDaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Photoshop CC
Nuke, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter,
Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir,
MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Flash Media Encoder,
Wirecast, Livestream ProcasterSupported Software Applications 1Resolume 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 & InfoCasterVideo Standards: SD Format Support525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PALVideo Standards: HD Format Support720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97,
1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60Video Standards: SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M A/BVideo Standards: SDI Metadata SupportVITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188 and closed captioning.Video Standards: Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.Video Standards: Video Sampling4:2:2, 4:4:4Color Precision8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4Color SpaceREC 601, REC 709Colorspace ConversionHardware based real timeHD Down ConversionBuilt in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD down converted signal on configured secondary output.
Down converted SD selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 stylesHD Up ConversionBuilt in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback.
Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom and 16:9 zoomCross ConversionBuilt-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playbackReal Time EffectsFinal Cut Pro X internal effects
Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects
Avid Media Composer internal effectsOperating SystemsMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later.
Windows 8 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
LinuxOperating Temperature5 to 40 deg. C / 41 to 104 deg. FStorage Temperature-20 to 45 deg. C / -4 to 113 deg. FRelative Humidity0% to 90% non-condensingLength6.3" / 16.00cmWeight4.59oz / 130.12g WHO WE ARE

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