Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2

With four bi-directional SDI interfaces, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 is a versatile video I/O card for professional video workflows. Since each SDI interface can be configured to be either an input or an output, a computer with this card installed can be purposed as a media play-out system, a multi-screen digital signage server, a live keyer, a real-time multi-channel capture system, or a combination of the above to fit your specific workflow of the moment. A reference input is also available for syncing with other studio equipment.

Processing
• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time

• HD Down Conversion: Built-in, high quality software down converter from HD to SD on output. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.

• HD Up Conversion: Built-in, high quality software up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on input. 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, 1080HD to 720HD on playback

• Real Time Effects Support: Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, Avid Media Composer internal effects

Software Compatibility
The DeckLink Duo 2 interfaces with many popular NLE, DAW, and professional software programs including:
• Blackmagic Design: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion 8
• Apple: Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe: Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC
• Avid: Media Composer, Pro Tools
• Stienberg: Cubase, Nuendo

Specifications:
I/O:
4 x Bi-directional SDI BNC, 1 x Sync BNC input

Interface:
PCI-E x4

Format Support:
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080i50/59.94/60
720p50/59.94
NTSC
PAL

SDI Compliance:
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M A/B

Sampling:
Video: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
Audio: 24-bit, 48 kHz

Color Precision:
8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4

Color Space:
REC 601, REC 709

OS Compatibility:
Mac OS 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 or newer
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10
Linux

Certification:
FCC, CE, C-Tick

Environmental:
Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Storage temperature: -4 to 113° F / -20 to 45°C
Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Form Factor:
Length: 3.7" / 94 mm
Form factor: Single slot

Weight 5.6 oz / 160 g

Packing list:
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2
SD Card with Software and Manual
Limited 3-Year Warranty