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Blackmagic Design BMDPCB95 Rev-A1 DeckLink Studio 2 Card

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Professional-grade video capture and playback card designed for broadcast and post-production workflows. The DeckLink Studio 2 delivers 10-bit SDI and HDMI connectivity, enabling seamless integration with professional video equipment and editing software. Supports up to 4K resolution with low-latency performance, making it ideal for live streaming, real-time monitoring, and high-quality content creation. Features dual video inputs and outputs for flexible routing and multi-camera setups. Compatible with industry-standard editing platforms and DaVinci Resolve for color grading and finishing. Built for reliability in demanding studio environments where precision and uptime are critical. Read more

Features

  • Independent Video Standards: Supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video, allowing for a diverse range of equipment hookups.
  • Built-in Hardware Down-Converter: Automatically outputs a down-converted SD signal to composite and S-Video ports while you work in HD, facilitating real-time monitoring on older displays.
  • Professional Audio Fidelity: Provides 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jacks, ideal for direct capture and playback from decks like Betacam SP.
  • SD Keying Integration: Features a built-in SD keyer for overlaying graphics and live titles directly over video signals in standard definition.
  • Broad OS Compatibility: Designed to work across professional production environments with full support for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

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Professional-grade video capture and playback card designed for broadcast and post-production workflows. The DeckLink Studio 2 delivers 10-bit SDI and HDMI connectivity, enabling seamless integration with professional video equipment and editing software. Supports up to 4K resolution with low-latency performance, making it ideal for live streaming, real-time monitoring, and high-quality content creation. Features dual video inputs and outputs for flexible routing and multi-camera setups. Compatible with industry-standard editing platforms and DaVinci Resolve for color grading and finishing. Built for reliability in demanding studio environments where precision and uptime are critical. Read more

Features

  • Independent Video Standards: Supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video, allowing for a diverse range of equipment hookups.
  • Built-in Hardware Down-Converter: Automatically outputs a down-converted SD signal to composite and S-Video ports while you work in HD, facilitating real-time monitoring on older displays.
  • Professional Audio Fidelity: Provides 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jacks, ideal for direct capture and playback from decks like Betacam SP.
  • SD Keying Integration: Features a built-in SD keyer for overlaying graphics and live titles directly over video signals in standard definition.
  • Broad OS Compatibility: Designed to work across professional production environments with full support for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

About the Blackmagic Design BMDPCB95 Rev-A1 DeckLink Studio 2 Card

The Blackmagic Design BMDPCB95 is the internal circuit board part number for the DeckLink Studio 2, a versatile SD/HD broadcast video capture and playback card. This PCIe-based card is designed to serve as a comprehensive interface for professional post-production, offering a wide array of both digital and analog connections to bridge the gap between modern and legacy equipment.

As a solution for broadcast editing and design, it features high-quality 10-bit SDI video handling and independent connections for various video standards including HDMI and analog component. Its compact design includes a built-in hardware down-converter, making it a cost-effective tool for users who need to monitor high-definition projects on standard-definition equipment simultaneously.

Key Features

  • Independent Video Standards: Supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video, allowing for a diverse range of equipment hookups.
  • Built-in Hardware Down-Converter: Automatically outputs a down-converted SD signal to composite and S-Video ports while you work in HD, facilitating real-time monitoring on older displays.
  • Professional Audio Fidelity: Provides 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jacks, ideal for direct capture and playback from decks like Betacam SP.
  • SD Keying Integration: Features a built-in SD keyer for overlaying graphics and live titles directly over video signals in standard definition.
  • Broad OS Compatibility: Designed to work across professional production environments with full support for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

Blackmagic Design BMDPCB95 Rev-A1 DeckLink Studio 2 Card Specs

Independent Video Standards
Supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video, allowing for a diverse range of equipment hookups.
Built-in Hardware Down-Converter
Automatically outputs a down-converted SD signal to composite and S-Video ports while you work in HD, facilitating real-time monitoring on older displays.
Professional Audio Fidelity
Provides 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jacks, ideal for direct capture and playback from decks like Betacam SP.
SD Keying Integration
Features a built-in SD keyer for overlaying graphics and live titles directly over video signals in standard definition.
Broad OS Compatibility
Designed to work across professional production environments with full support for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

Key Features

  • Independent Video Standards: Supports fully independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video, allowing for a diverse range of equipment hookups.
  • Built-in Hardware Down-Converter: Automatically outputs a down-converted SD signal to composite and S-Video ports while you work in HD, facilitating real-time monitoring on older displays.
  • Professional Audio Fidelity: Provides 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4" jacks, ideal for direct capture and playback from decks like Betacam SP.
  • SD Keying Integration: Features a built-in SD keyer for overlaying graphics and live titles directly over video signals in standard definition.
  • Broad OS Compatibility: Designed to work across professional production environments with full support for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

FAQs about Blackmagic Design BMDPCB95 Rev-A1 DeckLink Studio 2 Card

What is the primary function of the Blackmagic DeckLink Studio 2 card?

The DeckLink Studio 2 is an internal PCIe capture and playback card designed for professional video editing, grading, and broadcast monitoring. It provides extensive cross-compatibility between legacy analog gear and digital SDI/HDMI workflows.

What computer interface and slot configuration does this card require?

It installs into a standard 1-lane PCI Express (PCIe x1) slot, making it compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCIe slots on desktop computers or PCIe expansion chassis. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations running supported Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers.

What digital video connections are available on the card?

The card features 3G/HD/SD-SDI input and output BNC connections alongside an integrated HDMI output for low-cost broadcast monitoring on consumer displays. It auto-switches between SD, HD, and 3 Gb/s SDI formats up to 1080p30 or 1080i60.

How are analog video connections handled on the DeckLink Studio 2?

Analog connectivity is handled via an included multi-connector breakout cable that attaches to the rear D-sub port. This cable provides dedicated connections for component (YUV), S-Video, and composite (NTSC/PAL) capture and playback.

What audio input and output formats does the card support?

It supports up to 8 channels of embedded SDI digital audio, 2 channels of embedded HDMI audio, and 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio with sample rate conversion. For analog setups, the breakout cable supplies 4 balanced XLR analog audio inputs and 4 balanced XLR analog audio outputs.

Does the card feature hardware down-conversion or up-conversion?

Yes, it includes a built-in hardware down-converter that outputs standard definition from HD project timelines in letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, or center-cut 4:3 modes. It also supports hardware cross-conversion between 720p and 1080i during playback.

Can the DeckLink Studio 2 sync with external studio reference clocks?

Yes, the breakout cable includes a dedicated Blackburst/Tri-Sync reference input BNC connection. This allows you to lock the card to an external master genlock generator for synchronized broadcast playback and multi-device timing.

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