Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections
- Price: $660.25
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Product Highlights
- Multi-Format Support
- Video & Audio Support
- RS-422 Deck Control
- Blackburst & Tri-Sync Reference
The DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections from Blackmagic is an SD/HD broadcast video card. It features fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-video, and composite video.
Both the SDI and analog component connections auto switch between SD and HD. An extra SD-SDI output via a built-in hardware down converter is available for work in HD. When you're working in NTSC and PAL, you can use the SD-SDI output as a key output.
Audio connections include 4 channels of balanced analog audio, 8 channels of SDI audio, and 2 channels of AES/EBU digital with sample-rate converters. The unit also offers an RS-422 deck control, as well as blackburst and tri-sync reference input.
- This video card supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-video, and composite video
- Audio connections include 4 channels of balanced analog audio, 8 channels of SDI audio, and 2 channels of AES/EBU digital with sample-rate converters
- Support for NTSC & PAL standards is included
- It features an RS-422 deck control
- The device offers blackburst and tri-sync reference input
- This unit is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems and 1, 4, 8 and 16 PCIe slots
| Inputs/Outputs |
SDI Video Input: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable SDI Video Output: 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable Supported Video formats: 525i NTSC, 625i PAL, 720HD and 1080HD SDI Audio Input: 8-channel embedded in SD and HD SDI Audio Output: 8-channel embedded in SD and HD Analog Audio Input: 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors Analog Audio Output: 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jack connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs HDMI Audio Input: 2 channels HDMI Audio Output: 2 channels HDMI Video Input: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI capture from HDMI compatible cameras, set-top boxes, decks and video games HDMI Video Output: Direct HDMI connection supports HDMI digital compatible displays, such as a TV or video projector (includes both audio and video) HDMI Configuration: HDMI automatically configures to connected display HDMI Resolution: Pixel-for-pixel HD resolution input to connected device. Multiple Rate Support: Standard-definition SDI and high-definition SDI Sync Input: Blackburst in SD and 1080i50, 720p50, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94 HD formats TriSync in all HD formats. Device Control: Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control Settings Control: DeckLink System Preferences (Intel Mac OS X) DeckLink Control Panel (Windows) Updates: Firmware for cards built into software driver Loaded at system start, or via updater software |
| Standards |
HD Format Support: 1080PsF23.98/24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50 and 720p59.94 SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292/296M Video Sampling: 4:2:2 Color Precision: 4:2:2 10-bit Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV SDI Metadata Support: VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188 Audio Sampling: Television rate of 48kHz at 24 bit Card Type: PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1,4,8 and 16 PCIe slots Copy Protection: For legal reasons, capture devices from Blackmagic Design are designed not to capture, convert or transmit video or audio from copy-protected sources, e.g. video devices using HDCP |
| Signal Processing |
Colorspace Conversion: Hardware-based real time HD Down Conversion: Built-in hardware down conversion. High-quality down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, composite and S-video outputs when working in HD video formats. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles HD Up Conversion: Real-time up conversion from 720HD to 1080HD during video capture Real-Time Effects: Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects in DV, ProRes and uncompressed on Intel Mac OS X Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | PCI-Express 1-lane card type |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (19)
- Quality output (16)
- Easy to install (15)
- Reliable (13)
- Highly compatible (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia (9)
- Everyday (7)
- Independent films (4)
- In the studio (4)
- Complex projects (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (18), Business owner (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (19)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good card, but cheap break out cable!
This was purchased to replace an older edit suite running a DecklinkSP card, and to prep me for the switch to HDV editing. So far this card seems comparable to the SP in performance....Read complete review
This was purchased to replace an older edit suite running a DecklinkSP card, and to prep me for the switch to HDV editing. So far this card seems comparable to the SP in performance. I haven't noticed any issues with Premiere CS4 or in importing older projects created with the SP card. My only complaint stems from the break out cable. I consider this card on par with the SP card and yet the SP card had a much higher quality break out cable than the Studio. It's quite a bit shorter (I have spoken to Blackmagic and understand their reasoning behind this), all the BNC connections are female, and the audio connections are 1/4". Granted this is listed in the product description and it's my fault for paying too much attention to the card specs and not enough to the cable specs, but I am still shocked that a card of this caliber has such a disappointing break out cable. Even the RS422 control cable is a female out, opposite of the SP's control cable. Basically I now have to rewire my entire edit suite for this card and I just don't understand their reasoning behind it other than the possibility that this is Blackmagic's marketing ploy to convince you to purchase the Pro card.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Solid Card
This card works great with our cheap Toshiba monitor. The quality is pretty good with the output.
The big downfall is the card doesn't play well with the MacPros bluetooth antenna....Read complete review
This card works great with our cheap Toshiba monitor. The quality is pretty good with the output.
The big downfall is the card doesn't play well with the MacPros bluetooth antenna. My Magic mouse now has a lag that can be annoying.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
This card works fine, I like it. Two things I notice I dislike, I found some delay on the hdmi output of 2 frames in premiere cs6, not big deal but I would like the signal to be in sync. And it doesn't scale 4k to HD.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
A video card with all the outs and in you ever needed through the breakout cable
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
- Compatibility Issues
Best Uses
- Multisource Ingest
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
For the price point, no doubt this is an excellent and versatile card.
Just one caution for the user and that is do your research on compatible motherboards and system setups before purchasing! Just because you have a PCIe port does not mean this card will work!
Also, was a little dissapointed that BlackMagic is now doing 1/4" TRS audio connections instead of XLR, but overall, a solid card.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
I've been using this to digitize SD video and authorize with Avid Symphony and Sorenson Squeeze. Easy to setup. Everything in everything out flexibility. I've read comments that the breakout cable is flimsy. It looks well made to me in the last months worth of work and 2TB of video capture. I'm learning to love the Media Express software. I capture in 8bit AVI, import to Avid through AMA and output to H264 or WMA. Results are great. I wish Media Express recorded to more codexs.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
This is a great way (and fairly cheap way) to get signal in and out of your computer. Black Magic has always made quality products and this is no exception. While I do prefer a breakout box over a breakout cable, you just can't beat the price on this one.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
I do a lot of audio and video work and needed a card that works with Sony Vegas Pro 11. This card does that and more. My only negative for this card is that while it will play audio back in any application it will not record audio except in video capture applications. This requires another high end audio card or USB device for audio only applications. That said it does everything else exactly as advertised! Very easy installation and setup.
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
people compaining about the beakout -- those are not cables, they are connectors. just like on the back of a deck (for those old enough to remember decks).
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Just plain works every time .
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
I use this product in SNG mobile for post production or video edition
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Media Express software
- Nice capture software
Cons
- Cables stress board
- Difficult To Use
- Driver install issues
Best Uses
- Cheap
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Took me a few days to figure out why the BlackMagic driver(s) [there are several](8.5) failed to properly install. Unless it installs the board is useless of course. If it was a weekeday I would have given up and sent it back.
However, on a whim, i looked in the Device Manager and found that the Microsoft Media Controller was not properl;y working and it asked me to try and update it's driver. I decided instead to delete the not functioning Microsoct Driver driver (since at this point I was feeling learned helplessness. Then after a reboot I tried to install what i figured was the only media controller of importance (why have two ?) and the Blackmagic Drivers installed with no problem !
I spent two days searching the WWW regarding various error codes (code 2753 and another 80005 ish) and it was all not needed. NO error codes after installing the Blackmagic 8.5 set of drivers and no error core after deleting the Microsoft Media Controller.
Patrick
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
The card installed nicely, however I had some confusion(I need no brainer instructions) as to which program to install as there was many.
Also the breakout cables come without any length making you go out and have to purchase several cables , a remote 422 for one.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
Cons
- Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
This card works great with our cheap Toshiba monitor. The quality is pretty good with the output.
The big downfall is the card doesn't play well with the MacPros bluetooth antenna. My Magic mouse now has a lag that can be annoying.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Things that are great about it
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
- Video editing
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
I'm using this card to connect HDMI to external monitor for editing
The card is very fast and has a lot of applications with the breakout cable. I can connect a client monitor with HDMI and at the same time, connect an pro monitor with SDI. Works fantastic.
The breakout cable is a little heavy with all the input/output options. I don't like how it hangs down from the parallel port.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Using this with FCP is a must. Installs easy and works with little troubles. We have a Sony 24p LED LCD TV hooked to this to view FCP in real time. Amazing product!
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
This card for audio is awful. I had to return it. The problem is if you connect any of the 1/4" cables to consumer equipment, there is a huge distortion sound! Also, if you get a pro-consumer adapter, going 1/4" to RCA, it fixes the problem but does not completely eliminate it.
If you connect it to professional audio gear there is no issue.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Video editing
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Easy to install work great with adobe CS5
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
- Video editing
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
This product is exactly what I needed, and the price is excellent. I have experience with both AJA cards and BlackMagic cards from the various companies I have freelanced for, but now I was able to finally install one in my own machine at home. I picked the BlackMagic over AJA due mainly to price.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Video Production
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
Using to transfer analog tapes to digital asset management system as well as the SDI input to encode for live streaming.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- HD-SDI
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- No HD keyer
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio 2 SD/HD Video Card with SDI, HDMI & Analog Connections:
I bought this card to connect my switcher to my Mac Pro for live web streaming. Once I installed the drivers all programs that capture (Quicktime, Quicktime Broadcaster, FCP) recognize it and worked great.
It's a good product you can capture straight to prores codec.
My only con it that I wish the keyer was HD and not only SD.
- Primary use:
- Business
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