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

• Color space 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 720 or 1080 HD on input. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom.
• Cross conversion: Built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion from 720 to 1080 HD, and 1080 to 720 on playback.
• Real-time effects support: Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, and 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
• Steinberg: Cubase, Nuendo
• For an up-to-date list, see the Blackmagic Design website