The Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Cardis an 8-lane PCIe card that features eight bidirectional, 12-bit SD/HD/3G-SDI DIN (Mini-BNC) connectors that are independently configurable to provide any combination of eight capture or playback channels at up to 1080p60. The card supports compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD, as well as uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video, making it ideal for use in both live broadcast and post-production. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and is supported by a wide range of software applications. For use with applications that don't capture video on their own, Blackmagic's Media Express software is included, allowing you to capture, organize, and manage your media.

8 x Bidirectional SD/HD/3G-SDI    8-Lane PCIe Interface    Resolutions up to 1080p60    DIN (Mini-BNC) Connectors    Inputs/Outputs Independently Switchable    Supports Uncompressed RGB 4:4:4 Signals    Supports 16 Channels of Embedded Audio    Reference In, Up/Down/Cross Conversions    Media Express Application Included    macOS, Windows, and Linux Compatible

Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers and supported by a wide range of software applications. For use with applications that don't capture video on their own, Blackmagic's Media Express software is included, allowing you to capture, organize, and manage your media.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this support 1280x960 resolution? Or what 4:3 resolution can it support?

A: the does not support NOne SMPTE standard resolutions, the supported resolutions are Input Video Format SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV) 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps 1080i: 50/59.94/60 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps NTSC: 60 fps Output Video Format SDI (8/10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV) 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94 fps 1080PsF: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps 1080i: 50/59.94/60 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps NTSC: 60 fps

Q: 2. Does this process/Encode video. would this be less of a burden on a computer if it had to separate capture cards for each video. Does the board do any processing of the video. or does the computer GPU and CPU still have to process the video? I want to use this for live streaming I have a 10th gen I7 with 80+ gbs of ram with 6gb graphics card Nvidia p1000 Laptop. Just want to make sure it can Work. I use OBS

A: The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 is a capture card and it does have some processing capability. which is listed below. 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, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.

Q: 3. Can I use this with Renewed Vision's Propresenter to have 8 separate outputs for projectors, lower thirds, stage display, etc.?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Well, ATEM from Blackmagic doesn't seem reliable from reviews and weak point is ATEM doesn't convert frame rates. Now the Question is - Can I use this card to capture 8 input and use it in any of Live Streaming software like Wirecast as switcher? Is there any software like that? The thing is I'll carry a laptop anyway with ATEM so instead will make a good mini tower PC and will have no problem of storage and RAM.Thank you.

A: The latest ATEM Television Studio 4K Pro does accept any HD or UHD resolution and frame rates on input. The Quad 2 would work for your purpose assuming you have 3rd party software to run it and a qualified computer. Blackmagic does not make switching software for this card.

Q: 5. This would work with OBS correct?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 6. Does the card support Resolume Arena software?

A: According to Resolume, their Area software will work with the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture & Playback Card B&H # BLDLQ2.

Q: 7. Can anyone reccomend a capture software that works with this card allowing all 8 inputs to be captured at once? My PC is plenty powerful (64 cores, 128GB RAM, 6TB RAID0 SSD). Thanks!

A: DeckLink cards support common streaming software such as Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Producer and Resolume Avenue 4. On Mac, stream live video with Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast and Livestream Producer. When streaming on Windows, you get compatibility with Flash Media Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast and Livestream Producer. Resolume software supports all DeckLink capture and playback products straight out of the box! With DeckLink and Resolume you can capture and play back any QuickTime and AVI video files, as well as Flash animations and text overlays with your WAV and AIFF audio files. With Resolume Arena you can even use SMPTE timecode captured by DeckLink to synchronize clips with lasers, lights, fireworks displays or anything you can imagine for the most mind blowing VJ performances!

Q: 8. What is a recommended Thunderbolt 2 Expansion chassis for this PCIe card?

A: For the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2, Sonnet recommends the Sonnet Echo Express SE IIIe (thunderbolt 3): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506346-REG/sonnet_echo_ex_se3e_t3_echo_express_se_iiie.html

Q: 9. What is the connector? It looks smaller than a standard BNC

A: Its called a DIN 1.0/2.3 Male connector. Also known as Micro SDI connector. They make pigtails that go from DIN 1.0/2.3 Male to regular BNC connector.

Q: 10. Can I drop this directly into my custom PC's motherboard without the Sonnet Chassis?

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2 8-Channel 3G-SDI Capture & Playback Card is compatible with PCIe 2.0.