Blackmagic Design Duo 2 Overview

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

Colorspace 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 720HD or 1080HD on input. 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, 1080HD to 720HD on playback
Real Time Effects Support: Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, Avid Media Composer internal effects

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
Stienberg: Cubase, Nuendo

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: 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
Audio Input Connectors	None
Input Audio Format	Analog: 48 kHz / 24-Bit
Embedded Audio Input	SDI: 16-Channel