Name: DeckLink Quad 2
Brand: Blackmagic Design
SKU: BMD-BDLKDVQD2
Price: 785 GBP

Features

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

Connections

SDI Video Input/Output
8 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independantly configurable as either Input or Output
SDI Audio Input/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.

Warranty

Warranty information available from Blackmagic Design's website

Description

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.

News

Easy streaming using Blackmagic Design capture cards

There’s a streaming solution available that you may not have considered before. It’s easy to install and use, and delivers superb results. It also is pretty inexpensive. While it can get you streaming very quickly, it’s also got the flexibility and functionality to take your productions much further when you’re ready. From Camera to YouTube and Facebook

Published: 4 months ago

New launches at ISE 2020

Here's an overview of our vendors exhibiting at ISE 2020. Please call us on +44 (0)1457 851000 if you would like to book a stand tour with one of our manufacturers. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN HALL 3, STAND C140 The Video Assist 12G 5” and 7” monitor recorders are now shipping. The original HD versions were incredibly popular with AV technicians who wanted to verify SDI and HDMI feeds and check waveform levels. For production teams, their 4K HDR capture makes them a superb on-camera SD card recorder. The ATEM Mini is a very small, cost-effective 4 channel HDMI video switcher with streaming output. Great as a portable mixer or a signal switcher, it’s being adopted by everyone from conference producers to AV technicians looking for simple HDMI switching.

Published: 5 months ago

Major announcements from Blackmagic Design

Not just some new products and technical updates from Blackmagic Design. No, these are major new products and massive technical updates.

Published: 1 year ago

Blackmagic Design IBC 2015 Roundup

Published: 5 years ago

Firmware Updates

What's new in Desktop Video 11.5.1

New features and fixes for DeckLink 8K Pro:

macOS and Windows only

Fix intermittent issue when playing back SD video modes in Media Composer.

All platforms

Improve genlock compatibility when using multiple channels.
Improve compatibility with SMPTE 425-1 when outputting 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 UHD and 4K DCI signals.
Improve compatibility with Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 chassis.
Fix issue where captured audio may appear on unintended channels.
Fix audio and video input stream time misalignment after a repeated source change.
Add support for VANC passthrough during internal keying.

New features and fixes for DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder:

Improve compatibility with PlayStation 4 Pro and Canon DSLR cameras.
Fix intermittent issue where some inputs may not be available on startup.
Improve support for DVI video modes.
Fix issue where captured audio may appear on unintended channels.

New features and fixes for DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2:

Fix issue where captured audio may appear on unintended channels.
Add support for VANC passthrough during internal keying.
Fix issue with VANC output when pixel format conversion is enabled.

General performance and stability improvements for all models.

What's new in Desktop Video 11.5

Add HDR support for Adobe Premiere Pro for:
- UltraStudio 4K Mini
- UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- DeckLink 8K Pro
- DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
- Avid Artist DNxIQ and Avid Artist DNxID
Fix issue in Adobe Premiere Pro that might cause timeline to flash.
Fix issue with analog audio level sliders in admin utility on UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3.
Improve compatibility with UHD RGB formats on DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K.
Fix audio muting issue in Adobe Premiere Pro after moving clips on the timeline during playback.
Add ability to recover from failed firmware update for DeckLink PCIe devices.
General performance and stability improvements for all models.
New feature in Media Express 3.6.1:
- Add support for Rec. 2020, HLG and PQ in Quicktime files for capture and playback.
Desktop Video 11.5 is the last release to support Windows 7.

What's new in Desktop Video 11.4.1

Add HDR support for Avid Media Composer for:
- UltraStudio 4K Mini
- UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- DeckLink 8K Pro
- DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
- Avid Artist DNxIQ and Avid Artist DNxID
General performance and stability improvements.

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DeckLink Quad 2
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Capture and Playback Hardware

DeckLink Quad 2