Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 Mini Capture and Playback Card
SKU: BDLKDUO2LP
- Mini 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input/Output
- Low-Profile PCIe Interface Card
- Up to 1080p30 10-Bit 4:2:2 in All Modes
- 1080p30 12-Bit 4:4:4 RGB on Playback
- Rec. 601 and Rec. 709 Color Space
- 16 Channels of 48 kHz 24-Bit Audio
- BNC Reference Input
- HD/SD Down/Up/Cross Conversions
- macOS, Windows, and Linux Compatible
- 2,374.00 AED
- 2,374.00 AED
- Unit price
- per
Dimensions: 14 x 14 x 3 cm
Weight: 0.2 kg
Description
xThe Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 Mini Capture and Playback Card is a professional multi-channel PCIe video capture and playback solution designed for broadcast, post-production, digital signage, media playback, and real-time video workflows. Its low-profile design makes it suitable for compact workstations and servers that require multiple SDI channels.
The DeckLink Duo 2 Mini features four independent bidirectional 3G-SDI connections, with each channel configurable as either an input or output. It supports SD and HD video formats up to 1080p60, allowing the card to function like four separate capture or playback channels in a single PCIe card.
The card supports 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:2 video in all modes up to 1080p30, along with 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB playback up to 1080p30. It also supports up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit, 48 kHz SDI audio for both input and output, providing professional audio and video connectivity.
The DeckLink Duo 2 Mini includes built-in HD-to-SD down-conversion, SD-to-HD up-conversion, and HD cross-conversion between supported 720p and 1080p formats. Its reference input supports Tri-Sync and Black Burst synchronization for integration into professional broadcast and production systems.
The card uses a PCI Express 4-lane Generation 2 interface and supports popular professional codecs including Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, HEVC, and uncompressed video. It is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux and works with professional applications such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, and vMix.
The system is a strong choice for broadcasters, production studios, digital signage operators, and post-production teams that need multiple independent SDI capture and playback channels in a compact, low-profile PCIe card.
For more professional video capture equipment, explore our Capture Devices collection and Blackmagic Design range for additional broadcast and post-production solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 Mini used for?
The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is a professional PCIe capture and playback card designed for broadcast, post-production, digital signage, media playback, and multi-channel video workflows.
How many SDI channels does the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini have?
The card features four independent bidirectional 3G-SDI channels. Each channel can be independently configured as either an input or output.
What is the maximum resolution supported by the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini?
The DeckLink Duo 2 Mini supports SD and HD video formats up to 1080p60.
Does the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini support 12-bit video?
Yes. The card supports 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 video, including playback up to 1080p30, as well as 8-bit and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 formats.
How many audio channels does the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini support?
The DeckLink Duo 2 Mini supports up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit, 48 kHz SDI audio for both input and output.
Does the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini support video conversion?
Yes. It provides HD-to-SD down-conversion, SD-to-HD up-conversion, and HD cross-conversion between supported 720p and 1080p formats.
Specs
x| Supported Operating Systems | macOS 10.13, 10.14 or Later Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (All 64-Bit) Linux |
| Inputs/Outputs | 4 x Mini BNC 3G-SDI (Bidirectional, 12-Bit SD/HD) 1 x Reference In |
| 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) |
| Audio Channels | 16 x Embedded, HD and SD (Input and Output) |
| Video Support | HD: 1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 1080PsF: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 1080i: 50, 59.94, 60 720p: 50, 59.94, 60SD: 525i: 59.94 NTSC 625i: 50 PAL |
| Audio Sample Rate | 24-Bit, 48 kHz |
| 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 |
| Conversion Modes | Playback: 720p to 1080p, 1080p to 720p Up Conversion: SD to 720p or 1080p (Selectable: 4:3, 14:9 Zoom, and 16:9 Zoom) Down Conversion: SD (Selectable: Letterbox and Anamorphic 16:9) Color Space Conversion: Hardware-Based, Real-Time |
| Color Space | Rec. 601, Rec. 709 |
| SDI Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (In All Modes up to 1080p30) 8, 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2 (In All Modes) 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (Supported in Playback Mode Only) |
| SDI Video Sampling | 8, 10, 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (In All Modes up to 1080p30) 8, 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2 (In All Modes) 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (Supported in Playback Mode Only) |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 |
| SDI Metadata Support | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and Closed Captioning |
| Power Consumption | 10 W |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, and C-Tick |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
| Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | 0 to 90% |
| Length | 3.9" / 9.9 cm, Low-Profile Form Factor |
| Weight | 3.1 oz / 87 g |
