The BlackMagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is a compact and versatile video capture and playback card designed for professional broadcasters and post-production facilities. It features four independent 3G-SDI connections that can be configured for both input and output, providing flexibility for various video workflows. Each connection supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of broadcast standards. This allows users to manage multiple streams simultaneously, making it ideal for live production, streaming, and complex multi-camera setups.

In addition to its powerful capabilities, the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is designed for easy integration into any system. Its low-profile form factor allows it to fit into small workstations and rack-mounted servers, making it perfect for both studio and mobile broadcast environments. The card supports a variety of software, including DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, and Media Composer, providing seamless compatibility with industry-standard editing and effects applications. With its advanced features and robust design, the BlackMagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini offers a reliable and efficient solution for professional video capture and playback needs.

BlackMagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini Specifications

Connections

SDI Video Inputs

• 4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output

SDI Video Outputs

• 4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output

SDI Audio Inputs

• 16 channels embedded in SD and HD

SDI Audio Outputs

• 16 channels embedded in SD and HD

Sync Input

• Tri-Sync or Black Burst

Computer Interface

• PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8, and 16 lane PCI Express slots

Supported Codecs

• AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:4:4

Software

Software Included

• Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver on Linux.

Internal Software Upgrade

• Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.

Physical Installation

• PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4 and 8 lane PCI Express slots on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Mac OS systems require a Mac Pro computer with PCI Express slots. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements.

Software Applications

• DaVinci Resolve
• Fusion
• Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Avid Media Composer
• Adobe After Effects CC
• Avid Pro Tools
• Steinberg Cubase
• Steinberg Nuendo
• Adobe Photoshop CC

Other Supported Applications:

• The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom. These are third-party applications, and support may vary, check with your software vendor.

Video Standards

SD Video Standards

• 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

HD Video Standards

• 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
• 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

SDI Compliance

• SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 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

SDI Color Precision

• 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to 1080p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes. 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 only supported in playback.

SDI Video Sampling

• 4:2:2, 4:4:4

Color Space

• REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

HDR Support

• HDR static metadata packing, HLG, and PQ transfer characteristics

Processing

Colorspace Conversion

• Hardware-based real-time

HD Down Conversion

• Built-in, high-quality software down converter on playback and capture. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox and anamorphic 16:9 styles.

HD Up Conversion

• Built-in, high-quality software up converter 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 software cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playback.

Real-Time Effects

• DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects, Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects, Avid Media Composer internal effects

Specifications

Operating Systems

• Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later
• Windows 10, 64-bit, Windows 11
• Linux

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

• 10 W

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

• 5° to 40 °C (32° to 104° F)

Storage Temperature

• -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

Relative Humidity

• 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini

Warranty

• 2 Years