Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2

Overview
The Blackmagic Desktop Video 10.9.10 Update brings improvements to the PCIe video capture and playback capabilities of the DeckLink and UltraStudio models. It includes fixes for audio capture issues and improves compatibility with cameras. The update also brings updates to Media Express, including fixes for H.265 playback and support for ProRes files on Linux.

The DeckLink Quad 2 is a new model that features 8 independent SDI capture and playback channels, with the ability to configure the card in any combination of up to 8 channels. This means that each of the 8 3G-SDI BNC connectors can switch between capture and playback in SD and HD up to 1080p60, making it a versatile and powerful tool for video professionals.

Included in box
1 x DeckLink Quad 2
1 x Software SD Card

About the Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2
Blackmagic Desktop Video 10.9.10 Update

This update improves capture and playback compatibility for DeckLink and UltraStudio models including fixing an intermittent bug where audio samples are not captured, as well as improving compatibility with cameras. It also updates Media Express to version 3.5.4 which includes fixes for H.265 playback issues, improves compatibility with files recorded with Blackmagic Design cameras and Blackmagic Duplicator 4K, removes QuickTime SDK dependency on Windows, adds support for playback of ProRes files for Linux users and more.

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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 Input 8 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independantly configurable as either Input or Output
SDI Video Output 8 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independantly configurable as either Output or Input
SDI Audio Input 16 channels embedded in SD and HD
SDI Audio Output 16 channels 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.
Computer Interface PCI Express 8 lane, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.
Codecs Supports: 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
Software
Software Included Media 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 Linux
Internal Software Upgrade Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
Physical Installation PCI 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.
Video Standards
SD Format Support 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL
HD Format Support 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
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 Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Video Sampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4
Colour Precision 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4
Colour Space REC 601, REC 709
Processing
Colourspace Conversion Hardware based real time
HD Down Conversion Built 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 styles
HD Up Conversion Built 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 zoom
Cross Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playback
Real Time Effects Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later.
Windows
Windows 8 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
Linux
Physical Specifications 160mm
Weight 130g
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing

Eight channel configurable PCIe video capture and playback up to 1080p60
Features 8 independent SDI capture and playback channels