Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2
$1,375.00
• 8 independent 3G-SDI channels
• Each channel switchable in/out
• Supports SD & HD up to 1080p60
• Embedded 16-channel audio
• PCIe x8 Gen 2 broadcast card
- Description
Description
DeckLink Quad 2
DeckLink Quad 2 delivers 8 independent 3G-SDI mini DIN capture and playback channels in a single PCIe card.
Each of the 8 SDI connectors can be independently configured as input or output, allowing up to 8 simultaneous capture channels, 8 playback channels, or any mix in between.
It supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 with embedded audio, professional synchronization via Tri-Sync or Black Burst, and deep codec compatibility across leading creative software.
Designed for broadcast, live production, ingest, playout, and multichannel workflows, DeckLink Quad 2 offers high reliability, flexible routing, and real-time hardware processing.
Key Features
• 8 independent 3G-SDI channels
• Each channel configurable as input or output
• Supports SD and HD up to 1080p60
• Embedded 16-channel SDI audio
• Tri-Sync / Black Burst sync input
• Works with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Avid, and more
Specification
| • Product: DeckLink Quad 2 |
| • SDI Connections: 8 x 3G-SDI mini DIN (input/output switchable) |
| • Audio: 16 channels embedded SDI in/out |
| • Sync Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst |
| • Interface: PCIe x8 Gen 2 (works in x8/x16 slots) |
| • Video Support: SD & HD up to 1080p60 |
| • Color Precision: 8/10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 (playback), 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2 |
| • Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020 |
| • HDR: Static metadata, HLG, PQ |
| • Down Conversion: SD selectable letterbox or anamorphic |
| • Up Conversion: SD to HD (16:9 zoom or anamorphic) |
| • Cross Conversion: 720↔1080 on playback |
| • Power Consumption: 22 W |
| • Operating Temp: 5° to 40°C |
| • Storage Temp: -20° to 45°C |
| • Humidity: 0–90% non-condensing |
| • OS Support: macOS 15 Sequoia / macOS 26 Tahoe+, Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux |
