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Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2 PCIe card with eight mini BNC connectors

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. BD-BDLKDVQD2 8-Channel 3G-SDI video capturing device

SKU CH-N8HP-WS0K6 MPN BD-BDLKDVQD2

PCIe x8 card with eight bidirectional 3G-SDI ports for simultaneous 1080p60 capture and playback

  • InterfacePCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 la
  • CodecsAVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-P
  • Video SamplingSDI Video Sampling: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up
  • SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M,
  • Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
  • ColorSDI Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up
  • Eight bidirectional 12-bit SDI ports capture or play back 1080p60 video
  • Each SDI channel operates on a different video standard for flexible routing
  • Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 plus ProRes and DNxHD codec support
  • Up to 16 channels of embedded audio per input and output
  • Works with Mac, Windows, Linux and major editing applications

Eight bidirectional SDI channels

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is an 8-lane PCIe capture and playback card that provides eight independently configurable 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI connectors. It targets broadcast engineers and post-production facilities that need multiple simultaneous ingest or playout streams up to 1080p60.

Fits a PCIe x8 or x16 slot

The card installs in an 8-lane generation 2 PCI Express slot and draws 22 watts, so it works in most workstation chassis without extra power cables. Each port can be set as input or output on a different video standard, freeing the system from external converters and letting a single slot handle up to 16 channels of embedded audio per direction.

Suits multi-channel SD/HD workflows

This card suits teams capturing or playing out multiple 1080p streams in ProRes, DNxHD, AVC-Intra or uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 colour. It does not address 4K or 12G-SDI requirements, so facilities moving to higher resolutions or single-cable UHD should look at different I/O hardware.

Highlights

  • Eight bidirectional 12-bit SDI ports capture or play back 1080p60 video
  • Each SDI channel operates on a different video standard for flexible routing
  • Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 plus ProRes and DNxHD codec support
  • Up to 16 channels of embedded audio per input and output
  • Works with Mac, Windows, Linux and major editing applications

Specifications

BrandBlackmagic Design
ModelBD-BDLKDVQD2
InterfacePCI Express 8 lane generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
CodecsAVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, 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.
Video SamplingSDI Video Sampling:
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 only supported in playback.
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
ColorSDI Color Precision:
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 only supported in playback.
Color Space:
REC 601, REC 709.
VideoSD Video Standards:
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards:
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
SDI Metadata Support:
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
SDISDI Video Inputs:
8 x bi-directional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output.
SDI Video Outputs:
8 x bi-directional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Output or Input.
SDI Audio Inputs:
16 channels embedded in SD and HD.
SDI Audio Outputs:
16 channels embedded in SD and HD.
SoftwareSoftware Included:
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, 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 generation 2, compatible with 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots.
Software ApplicationDaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
Adobe After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Adobe Photoshop CC
Other supported applications include: The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparC
System RequirementsMac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit
Linux
Power Consumption22 Watts
SpecificationSync Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality software down converter on playback and capture. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox and anamorphic 16:9 styles.
HD Up Conversion: Built in, high quality software up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on capture. 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 on playback, 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve
FeatureDeckLink 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.
Weight0.29 lb.
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size178 × 140 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum power draw of the DeckLink Quad 2 during continuous operation?

The card draws 22 watts, so a workstation power supply must budget at least that much for the slot.

How much heat and fan noise does the card add to a system running all day?

The 22-watt rating means modest heat; the card has no onboard fan, so noise depends entirely on case airflow.

What motherboard slot and operating system are required to use all eight SDI channels?

An 8-lane PCIe Gen 2 slot and Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or Linux are needed.

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