About this item
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
Color space 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 720 or 1080 HD on input. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom.
Cross conversion: Built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion from 720 to 1080 HD, and 1080 to 720 on playback.
Real-time effects support: Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, and Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Software Compatibility
The DeckLink Duo 2 interfaces with many popular NLE, DAW, and professional software programs including: For an up-to-date list, see the Blackmagic Design website.
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
Steinberg: Cubase, Nuendo
- Features
- SD/HD/3G-SDI Input/Output
- PCI-E Interface
- 1080p 4:4:4 by Single-Link 3G-SDI
- 10/12-Bit Processing
Specifications
- System Connection
PCIe 2.0 x4
- Inputs/Outputs
4x BNC (3G-SDI)
- Audio Inputs
No
- Other I/O
1x BNC Blackburst, Reference, Tri-Level Sync Input
- Simultaneous Multi-Input Support
Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Input Video Format
SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV)1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080PsF at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps 1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps 720p at 50/59.94/60 fps 576i / 625 lines at 50 fps 480i / 525 lines at 60 fps
- Embedded Audio
SDI: 16-Channel
- Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 259M/292M/296M/372M/425MITU -R BT.601/BT.656
- HDR Support
Not Specified by Manufacturer
- OS Compatibility
Windows 8.1.10 or Later macOS 10.14.15 or Later Linux
- Power Consumption
10 W
- Operating Temperature
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
- Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
- Operating Humidity
0 to 90%
- Certifications
C-Tick, CE, FCC
- Dimensions
3.7" / 9.4 cm
- Weight
5.64 oz / 159.89 g
- Package Weight
0.54 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.65 x 5.55 x 1.2"