The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio 2 is a professional broadcast deck designed to provide reliable, high-quality file-based recording and playback in live production and post-production environments. It builds upon the original HyperDeck Studio with enhanced connectivity and features, combining the tactile control of a traditional deck with the workflow benefits of modern media files. The unit allows users to record broadcast-ready video directly from its SDI or HDMI inputs onto removable, affordable SD cards or SSDs, using post-production friendly codecs like Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR. This enables immediate editing without time-consuming file transcoding, streamlining the path from acquisition to post-production.

Featuring a robust 1RU rackmount steel chassis, the HyperDeck Studio 2 is engineered for continuous operation in broadcast control rooms and mobile production trucks. It offers dual SDI inputs for fail-safe recording or switching between two sources, and dual SDI outputs for simultaneous monitoring and clean feed distribution. Professional integration is facilitated through a genlock input for frame-accurate synchronization with other broadcast equipment and an RS-422 serial port for control by automation systems. The front panel includes physical transport controls, a jog/shuttle wheel, and a bright LCD display for intuitive operation. By delivering reliable recording, playback, and professional connectivity in a familiar deck-style interface, the HyperDeck Studio 2 serves as a versatile tool for applications such as master program recording, scheduled broadcast playback, instant replay, and as a reliable recording node in multi-camera productions.