Blackmagic Decklink Quad 2

DeckLink Quad 2 is a high‑performance multi‑channel capture and playback solution engineered for professional broadcast, live production and post‑production environments. Integrating eight fully independent 3G‑SDI mini DIN connectors, each channel can function as either input or output, enabling complete flexibility across a wide range of real‑time workflows. Its advanced architecture allows developers and integrators to configure any combination of up to eight capture or eight playback channels, making the card exceptionally adaptable for multi‑camera ingest, graphics playout, monitoring, vision mixing and automated media server systems.

With support for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 at 12‑bit quality, the card delivers precise color accuracy and uncompromising image integrity for demanding applications such as keying, compositing, color grading and broadcast graphics. Sixteen channels of embedded SDI audio per stream ensure perfect audio‑video sync throughout complex pipelines. The inclusion of Tri‑Sync or Black Burst reference input provides frame‑accurate synchronization when integrating into large multi‑device studio systems.

DeckLink Quad 2 supports a wide range of codecs, including ProRes, DNxHR, DNxHD, DPX, AVCHD, XDCAM, DVCPROHD, HEVC and uncompressed 8‑bit, 10‑bit and 12‑bit formats, ensuring compatibility with virtually all modern production, broadcast and VFX software. This extensive format support enables seamless operation in hybrid workflows mixing compressed editorial media with high‑bit‑depth uncompressed pipelines. Included Desktop Video tools such as Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and Desktop Video Utility provide straightforward configuration, capture analysis and integration across macOS, Windows and Linux.

With its PCIe Gen 2 x8 interface, DeckLink Quad 2 guarantees high‑bandwidth, low‑latency performance even under heavy multi‑channel load. Its flexible channel routing, robust SDI link architecture and broad software ecosystem make it an ideal centerpiece for next‑generation broadcast playout servers, cloud‑connected ingest environments, multi‑screen display systems, automated QC solutions and complex real‑time production infrastructures. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising reliability and modular control, DeckLink Quad 2 offers exceptional scalability, precision and power in a single PCIe card.