Blackmagic DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder Manual

The DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder is a high-capacity PCIe card that allows simultaneous recording from 4 HDMI sources across various formats - SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, and computer formats. With 4 separate HDMI 2.0b inputs, it behaves like four customizable capture cards in one, making it ideal for live software switching, real-time game capture, streaming, and more.

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Table of Contents

  • Getting Started with Desktop Video
    • Introduction to Desktop Video
    • System Requirements
      • Mac OS
      • Windows
      • Linux
    • Connecting Power
    • Connecting Video Hardware
      • Connecting via Thunderbolt
      • Connecting via USB 3.0
      • Connecting via PCIe
    • Installing the Desktop Video Software
      • Applications, Plugins and Drivers
      • Automatic Updates
      • Mac OS Installation
      • Installing on Mac OS for the First Time
      • Windows Installation
      • Linux Installation
  • Capturing and Playing Back Video
  • Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup
    • Introducing Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup
    • Video Settings
      • Video Input
      • Video Output
      • Set Analog Video Output
    • Connector Mapping for DeckLink Quad 2
      • Mapping Options
    • Audio Settings
      • Audio Input
      • HDMI Audio Output
      • AES/EBU
      • Analog Audio Input Levels
      • Analog Audio Output Levels
      • Reset Icon
    • Conversions Settings
      • Input Conversion
      • Output Conversion
    • About
      • Driver
      • Product Notes
  • Teranex Mini Smart Panel
    • Attaching a Teranex Mini Smart Panel
    • Smart Panel Features
      • LCD Display
  • Teranex Mini Rack Shelf
  • Using UltraStudio 4K Mini’s Front Control Panel
    • Audio Settings
    • SD Card Slot
  • DaVinci Resolve
    • Live Grading with DaVinci Resolve
      • Setting Up
      • Using Resolve Live
    • Editing with DaVinci Resolve
      • Setting Up
      • Editing
  • Using your Favorite 3rd Party Software
    • Adobe After Effects CC
      • How to Preview Video
      • Rendering
    • Adobe Photoshop CC
      • How to Import and Export Video Frames
    • Adobe Premiere Pro CC
      • Setting Up a Blackmagic Design Project
      • Device Control
      • Playback
      • Capture
      • Export to Tape
    • Adobe Character Animator CC
      • Playback
      • Internal Keying
      • Fill/Key
    • Final Cut Pro X
      • Setting Up Final Cut Pro X
      • Playback
      • Capturing Video and Audio
      • Editing to Tape
    • Avid Media Composer
      • Setting Up
      • Playback
      • Capture from Non-Controllable devices
      • Capture from Controllable Devices with UltraStudio, DeckLink and Teranex
      • Batch Capture with UltraStudio and DeckLink
      • Recording to Tape with UltraStudio and DeckLink
  • Blackmagic Media Express
    • What is Blackmagic Media Express?
    • Capturing Video and Audio Files
      • Setting Up a Project
      • Capture
    • Playing back Video and Audio Files
      • Playing back single and multiple clips
      • Importing clips
    • Browsing Media
      • Thumbnail view
      • List view
      • Creating and using bins
      • Creating and using favorites
      • Linking an audio clip to a video clip
      • Deleting clips and bins
      • Creating a 3D clip
      • Searching the Media List
    • Editing Video and Audio Files to Tape
      • Selecting clips to master
      • Insert and Assemble to tape
    • Capturing H.265 Video
  • H.265 Hardware Encoder
    • Capturing H.265 Video with UltraStudio 4K Extreme
      • Setting the Bitrate
  • Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
    • Select Target Drive
    • Save Screenshot
    • Stress
    • Disk Speed Test Help
    • About Disk Speed Test
    • Start
    • Will it Work?
    • How Fast?
  • Removing the Mezzanine Card from DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
    • How to Remove the Mezzanine Card
  • Recovering a DeckLink Card from an Interrupted Update
  • Help
    • Getting Help
      • Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages
      • Contacting Blackmagic Design Support
      • Checking the Version Currently Installed
      • How to Get the Latest Updates
  • Developer Information
    • Developing Custom Software using Blackmagic Design Hardware
    • Downloading the Free Blackmagic Design SDK
    • Joining the Blackmagic Design Software Developers Forum
    • Contacting Blackmagic Design Developer Assistance
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Safety Information
    • Warning for Authorized Service Personnel
  • Warranty
    • Limited Warranty