Flexible 4-Channel SDI Capture and Playback for Professional Workflows
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 is a high-performance PCI Express capture and playback card engineered for ultimate flexibility and integration. Featuring four independent 3G-SDI connections, it functions like four separate cards in one compact, powerful solution. Each SDI connection is fully configurable, capable of being assigned as either an input or an output, and can handle different video standards simultaneously. This makes the DeckLink Duo 2 an exceptionally versatile tool for a wide range of professional media applications.
Whether you're building custom media playout systems, multi-screen digital signage servers, or real-time multi-channel capture systems, the DeckLink Duo 2 provides the power and reliability you need. It supports a vast array of SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure and future projects. With its onboard processing, you can leverage hardware-based colorspace conversion and high-quality software-based up, down, and cross-conversion for seamless integration into any workflow. This ensures your content always looks its best, regardless of the source or destination format.
Compatibility is at the core of the DeckLink Duo 2's design. It works seamlessly with the industry's most popular creative software, including DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. This broad support, combined with drivers for Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems, allows you to build a completely customized solution tailored to your specific needs. The DeckLink Duo 2 is more than just a capture card; it's a central component for building efficient, powerful, and scalable video production systems.
Key Features
- Four Independent 3G-SDI Connections: Configure each BNC as an input or output for ultimate flexibility.
- High-Resolution Support: Capture and play back in SD and HD formats up to 1080p60.
- PCI Express 4-Lane Interface: Gen 2 PCIe connection ensures high-speed performance on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.
- Onboard Processing: Features real-time hardware colorspace conversion and high-quality software up/down/cross conversion.
- Broad Software Compatibility: Works natively with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, and more.
- Versatile Applications: Perfect for broadcast playout, digital signage, live streaming, and multi-channel recording.
- Comprehensive Video and Audio: Supports 8/10/12-bit color precision, REC 601/709 color spaces, and 48 kHz/24-bit audio.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Installation | PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, and 16 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Check support pages for full system requirements. |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M; ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 |
| SDI Metadata Support | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30. 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
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| Real Time Effects | Supports internal effects in DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC (Mercury Playback Engine), and Avid Media Composer. |
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and driver on Linux. |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.