Blackmagic Design Decklink Duo 2

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 is a professional multi-channel PCI Express capture and playback card designed for broadcast, live production, media server and professional video applications that need multiple independent SDI channels in a single workstation.

Four independent 3G-SDI connections can be configured as either inputs or outputs, giving system designers the flexibility to create customised capture and playback configurations. This makes the DeckLink Duo 2 particularly useful for systems that need to handle several video feeds simultaneously without installing multiple individual capture cards.

Each SDI connection can operate independently with different SD or HD video standards, allowing a single workstation to capture from one source while simultaneously playing video out to other destinations. The card supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, making it suitable for a wide range of professional broadcast and live production workflows.

The DeckLink Duo 2 also includes reference input and RS-422 deck control, helping it integrate into professional broadcast facilities and automated playout environments where synchronisation and external device control are required.

Because the card exposes independent channels to compatible software, it is well suited to multi-channel ingest, playback servers, graphics systems, streaming workstations, broadcast automation and custom video applications.

For production facilities that need reliable multi-channel SDI I/O rather than Ultra HD or 8K resolution, the DeckLink Duo 2 provides a flexible and cost-effective way to add four configurable professional video channels to a compatible workstation.