Low‑profile multi‑channel 3G‑SDI capture and playback card with four independent mini SDI ports, 1080p60 support, 12‑bit video quality and multi‑channel embedded audio. Ideal for playout, signage, broadcast automation and real‑time capture on macOS, Windows and Linux.
DeckLink Duo 2 Mini is a compact yet powerful multi‑channel PCIe capture and playback card designed for demanding broadcast, playout and digital signage workflows. Its low‑profile form factor integrates seamlessly into small workstations and servers while delivering the performance of four independent capture or playback devices within a single board. Equipped with four bidirectional 3G‑SDI mini DIN connections, each channel can be configured as an input or output, enabling simultaneous ingest, monitoring, playout or mixed‑format workflows at resolutions from SD up to full HD 1080p60.
The card supports up to 12‑bit SD and HD video to ensure exceptional tonal precision and clean signal integrity for chroma keying, color grading and real‑time broadcast graphics. Embedded audio handling provides up to sixteen channels of high‑quality audio per SDI stream, maintaining tight synchronization in professional environments. A reference input supports Tri‑Sync or Black Burst signals for accurate timing across multi‑device studio setups.
With support for a wide range of codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, DNxHD, DPX, AVCHD, HEVC, XDCAM and high‑bit‑depth uncompressed formats, the card integrates effortlessly into playout servers, multi‑screen signage systems and real‑time capture rigs. Included Blackmagic Desktop Video software tools such as Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and Desktop Video Utility provide smooth configuration and operation across macOS, Windows and Linux.
Built for reliability in continuous‑operation environments, the DeckLink Duo 2 Mini offers the versatility, precision and stability required for broadcast facilities, AV system integrators and post‑production environments. Its combination of multi‑channel workflow capability, compact size and professional‑grade signal performance makes it an ideal choice where space efficiency and uncompromised quality are essential.
4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output.
4 x bidirectional 12-bit SD/HD independently configurable as either Input or Output.
16 channels embedded in SD and HD.
16 channels embedded in SD and HD.
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
PCI Express 4 lane generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.
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
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.
Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.
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.
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 include:
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.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
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.
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.
REC 601, REC 709
Hardware based real time.
Built in, high quality software down converter on playback and capture. Down converted SD selectable between letterbox and anamorphic 16:9 styles.
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.
Built in, high quality software cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD, 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Mac 11.1 Big Sur,
Mac 12.0 Monterey or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux
10 Watts
5° to 40 ° C (32° to 104° F)
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
DeckLink Duo 2 Mini