Blackmagic Design Duo 2 Overview
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 is a versatile video I/O card for professional video workflows, with four bi-directional SDI interfaces. Because each SDI interface can be configured to be either an input or an output, a computer with this card installed can be used 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 depending on your current workflow. There is also a reference input for syncing with other studio equipment.
Processing
- Real-time hardware-based color space conversion
- HD down conversion: On output, a built-in, high-quality software down converter from HD to SD. SD downconversion styles include letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and center cut 4:3.
- HD upconversion: On-board, high-quality software converts SD to 720 or 1080 HD. There are three options: 4:3 pillar box, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom.
- Cross conversion: On playback, built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion from 720 to 1080 HD and 1080 to 720.
- Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, and Avid Media Composer internal effects are all supported in real-time.
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
- Steinberg: Cubase, Nuendo
For an up-to-date list, see the Blackmagic Design website
Blackmagic Design Duo 2 Specs
| Host Connection | PCIe x4 (PCIe 2.0) |
Input
| Video Input Connectors | 4 x BNC (12G-SDI) Female |
| 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 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps 1080i 50/59.94/60 fps 720p 50/59.94/60 fps PAL 50 fps NTSC 60 fps |
| Simultaneous Multi-Input Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Audio Input Connectors | None |
| Input Audio Format | Analog: 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Embedded Audio Input | SDI: 16-Channel |
Standards
| Video Standard Compliance | SMPTE 259M/292M/296M/372M/425M ITU -R BT.601/BT.656 |
| HDR Compatibility | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Connectivity
| Other I/O | 1 x BNC Blackburst, Reference, Tri-Level Sync Input |
Hardware
| OS Compatibility | Windows 8.1.10 or Later macOS 10.14.15 or Later Linux *As of August, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Power Consumption | 10 W |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 37 to 72°F / 5 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
General
| Certifications | C-Tick, CE, FCC *as per Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 3.7″ / 9.4 cm |
| Weight | 5.64 oz / 160 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.54 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.65 x 5.55 x 1.2″ |
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