Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-Sdi Capture & Playback Card

The Blackmagic Design Decklink Quad 2 SDI capture and playback card offers a professional solution for capturing and playing video over SDI with a large number of channels, making it suitable for live broadcasting and post-production tasks with high precision and complete flexibility in configuring inputs and outputs.

Features of the Blackmagic SDI Capture and Playback Card:

• Eight bi-directional SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors with 12-bit precision, with each port independently configurable for capture or playback as needed.
• Supports up to 1080p60 across 8 independent channels, making it the ideal SDI playback card for multi-source setups in studios and control rooms.
• Supports compressed formats like ProRes and DNxHD alongside uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:4:4 video for professional production quality.
• Integrated conversions during capture include switching between 720p and 1080p, upscaling from SD to 720p or 1080p, and downscaling HD to SD during capture or playback.
• PCIe card design with heat sinks and built-in cooling fans, featuring multiple SDI ports visible on the metal bracket for quick and reliable connections.

Technical Specifications of the Blackmagic SDI Playback Card:

• Type: Internal PCIe SDI capture and playback card for computer installation.
• Connection Interface: PCIe x8 for high-speed data transfer within workstations and servers.
• Ports: 8 bi-directional SD/HD/3G-SDI ports, independently configurable for each port.
• Resolution and Frame Rate: Up to 1080p60.
• Color Depth: 12-bit SDI, supporting uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:4:4 video.
• Supported Formats: ProRes and DNxHD, in addition to uncompressed video.
• Reference Input: Blackburst or Tri-Sync for signal synchronization in broadcasting environments.
• Audio: Up to 16 embedded audio channels per input or output.
• Compatibility: Works with Mac, Windows, and Linux, compatible with multiple production and broadcasting applications such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
• Included Software: Media Express for capturing, organizing, and managing media, along with Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility tools and drivers.
• Suggested Uses: Live broadcasting, multi-channel recording, SDI channel playback, and post-production studios using a professional SDI playback card.