Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad
Combing four independent SDI capture and playback cards in one, the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad features four SDI inputs and four SDI outputs that can be independently switched between SD and HD video formats. It also provides a common black burst/tri-sync input for all four channels, and features a built in watchdog timer under API control with bypass relays for a robust broadcast solution that automatically switches to bypass if power is lost, or software crashes. The DeckLink Quad appears as four independent SDI cards to the computer, but uses only a single PCIe slot.
Enabling 8/10-bit 4:2:2 recording and playback, the DeckLink Quad is ideal for use in live broadcast and post production works by avoiding any generational or compression loss. The card is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows 7/8, and Linux computers, and includes a media express application for capturing, organizing, and managing your media, making it a good companion to applications that applications that don't capture video on their own.
- Key Features
- Functions as four independent SDI capture and playback cards
- Single PCIe interface compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux based workstations and servers
- 4x SD/HD-SDI inputs
- 4x SD/HD-SDI outputs
- Each SDI input and output can be a different video standard as they are all completely independent
- Single Blackburst/Tri-Sync reference input
- 10-bit, 4:2:2 input and output
- Cross-conversion between 720p and 1080p on video capture
- SD up-conversion to 720p or 1080p on video capture
- HD to SD down-conversion on video capture or playback
- Supports 8 channels of embedded audio per input and output
- Built in watchdog timer under API control with bypass relays
- Included Software
- Media Express
Disk Speed Test
LiveKey
Blackmagic System Preferences and Blackmagic drivers for Mac OS X, Windows 8, and Linux
- Supported Software Applications
- Supported Applications Include:
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Adobe After Effects CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
Avid Media Composer
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Symphony
Avid News Cutter
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Nuke
Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live
Softron OnTheAir
MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG
Flash Media Live Encoder
Wirecast
Livestream Procaster
Resolume Avenue 4
Sony Vegas Pro
Corel VideoStudio Pro X4
CyberLink Power Director
MAGIX Video Pro X4
Vidblaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast
Uniplay
Playbox AirBox
CasparCG
Magicsoft CG
Xsplit Broadcaster
Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad
Computer Interface |
PCI Express 4 lane, compatible with 4, 8, and 16 lane PCIe slots. |
Inputs |
4 x SD/HD-SDI, 10-bit (DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors) |
Outputs |
4 x SD/HD-SDI, 10-bit (DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors) |
SDI Audio Input |
8 channels per input, embedded in SD and HD |
SDI Audio Output |
8 channels per input, embedded in SD and HD |
Sync Input |
Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format |
Codecs Supported |
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 |
Resolutions and Frame Rates |
625/25 PAL
525/29.97 NTSC
720p 50/59.94/60
1080i 50/59.94/60
1080PsF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p 23.98/24/2529.97/30 |
SDI Compliance |
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M |
SDI Metadata Support |
VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal
VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file
HD RP188 and closed captioning |
Audio Sampling |
48 kHZ, 24-bit |
Video Sampling |
4:2:2 |
Color Precision |
10-bit |
Color Space |
Rec. 601, Rec. 709 |
Compatible Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.9 or later
Windows 7 and Windows 8 64-bit Linux |
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 |
Packaging Info |
| Package Weight |
0.6 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9" |
Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad
| Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad |
| Software CD |
| Limited 3-Year Warranty |