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Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad 2
Eight-channel bidirectional 3G-SDI capture/playback card with independently configurable connections. This is a model-specific catalog entry; confirm the exact label and revision before use.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number and board revision to the label. Port and bus information below is included only where the linked manufacturer or standards documentation supports it; revisions and platform support may differ.
Specifications and service checks
| Catalog subcategory | Capture and playback cards |
|---|---|
| Exact model / part identifier | DeckLink Quad 2 |
| Bus / host interface | PCI Express Gen 2 x8; compatible with x8 and x16 slots per Blackmagic technical specifications. |
| Verified interfaces / protocols | Eight 3G-SDI mini-DIN connections with up to eight capture or eight playback channels; SD/HD formats up to 1080p60 as documented. |
| OS / driver / firmware caveat | Desktop Video software and application/OS support are version-specific; check Blackmagic release notes and available PCIe lane wiring. Use correct mini-DIN breakout cabling for SDI. |
| Service note | Keep the correct mini-DIN breakout harnesses with the card; identify each connection and direction in the rack record. Record firmware/software before upgrades and check reference-sync wiring. |
Installation and archival notes
- Record the board model, revision, serial/date code, firmware, bracket, accessories, and the documentation revision used to identify the unit.
- Confirm the host slot's electrical wiring/keying, required power, supported OS/driver, and any platform or option-ROM restriction in the cited model documentation.
- Use ESD precautions. Do not infer pinout, compatibility, protocol, boot support, or revision equivalence from a similar connector or product-family name.
Keep the correct mini-DIN breakout harnesses with the card; identify each connection and direction in the rack record. Record firmware/software before upgrades and check reference-sync wiring.
Model-specific sources
- Blackmagic Design — DeckLink Quad 2 technical specificationsModel-specific eight-channel, 3G-SDI and PCIe Gen 2 x8 specifications.
- Blackmagic Design — Desktop Video downloadsSupported software and operating-system release notes.
Source links are selected for this exact model or its manufacturer-documented family. Review the source revision and your card's printed identifiers before service.