Product Description
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is a game - changer in the video capture and playback realm. With its outstanding versatility and powerful performance, it's a top pick for pros in broadcasting, streaming, and post - production. This PCIe interface card packs eight independent SDI capture and playback channels into one unit, offering superior results efficiently. It's backward - compatible with the 4 - channel model and adds four extra channels. You can set it up in different combos of up to 8 capture or 8 playback channels, enabling super flexible workflows. Whether you're capturing multiple video feeds or handling concurrent playback streams, this card has your back. Each 3G - SDI BNC connector has bidirectional functionality, letting you switch between capture and playback smoothly. Supporting SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and a wide array of codecs, it ensures your content looks crystal - clear. It also has advanced hardware features like real - time color space conversion, down conversion, up conversion, and cross conversion, making it easy to meet any project's needs. And it works with both Mac and Windows systems, fitting seamlessly into your existing workflow. Key features include 8 independent SDI channels, configurable bidirectional 3G - SDI BNC connectors, support for high - end video formats, advanced conversion capabilities, a wide codec range, and a PCIe 8 - lane interface compatible with 8 and 16 - lane slots. Specifications cover video and audio input/output, sync input, operating systems, and a long list of supported codecs. The package includes the interface card, user manual, software CD, and support documentation.
Using the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is straightforward. First, make sure your computer meets the operating system requirements (Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later, Windows 8 64 - bit or later, or Linux). Insert the card into an appropriate PCIe slot on your computer. Connect your video and audio sources to the bidirectional 3G - SDI BNC connectors according to whether you're capturing or playing back. The card can handle multiple video feeds at once, so you can set it up in different combinations of capture or playback channels as per your needs. When capturing or playing back, the card will automatically support SD and HD formats up to 1080p60. It also has a wide range of supported codecs, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues. As for maintenance, keep the card in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. When you're not using it, you can store it in its original packaging. If you encounter any problems, refer to the user manual or the support documentation that comes with the package.
