Blackmagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini – Compact Multi-Channel SDI Video I/O for Professionals
The Blackmagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is a low-profile PCIe video capture and playback card featuring 4 independent bi-directional 3G-SDI connectors. Designed for developers, broadcasters, and AV professionals, it offers unmatched flexibility in a compact form factor that fits perfectly into space-constrained environments such as mobile racks, OEM solutions, and custom media servers.
Each SDI connector can be configured independently as an input or output, allowing simultaneous capture and playback of multiple video streams — including a mix of different formats and frame rates. With full support for SD, HD, and up to 1080p60, the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is an ideal solution for live production, graphics servers, playout automation, and streaming systems.
Like all Blackmagic capture cards, it’s fully compatible with popular software including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, OBS Studio, and many more. SDKs are also available for developers building custom applications or integrations.
Key Features:
- 4 x 3G-SDI connectors (independent input/output configuration)
- Supports SD and HD formats up to 1080p60
- Low-profile PCIe form factor — ideal for small enclosures
- Multi-channel capture and playback with flexible routing
- Independent format and frame rate per channel
- Broadcast-quality 10-bit and 8-bit video support
- Compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Includes full SDK for custom software development
Technical Specifications:
- SDI Video I/O: 4 x 3G-SDI (configurable as input or output)
- Supported Formats: SD (525i, 625i), HD (720p50/60, 1080i50/60, 1080p23.98 to 1080p60)
- Video Sampling: 4:2:2 10-bit and 8-bit
- Audio Channels: 16 channels embedded audio per SDI
- Interface: PCI Express Gen 2 x4
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card (includes full-height and low-profile brackets)
- Operating Systems: macOS, Windows, Linux
Ideal For:
The DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is ideal for broadcast automation, live production systems, virtual sets, digital signage, ingest stations, and media servers where compact, reliable multi-channel I/O is critical.
Deliver professional multi-format workflows in even the tightest spaces with the Blackmagic DeckLink Duo 2 Mini.