Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder

4-Channel HDMI 2.0 PCIe Capture Card for Multi-Camera Recording and Streaming

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder is a professional PCIe capture card designed to record multiple HDMI video sources simultaneously in broadcast, streaming, and post-production environments. Installed directly into a workstation, the card provides four independent HDMI 2.0 inputs that allow operators to capture four separate camera or video sources at the same time. This makes it an ideal solution for multi-camera productions, lecture capture systems, esports broadcasting, live streaming studios, and content creation facilities.

Each HDMI input operates independently and supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K resolutions. The card can capture formats up to 2160p60, making it suitable for modern high-resolution production workflows. HDMI inputs support 10-bit video and embedded audio, allowing a single connection from cameras, switchers, or presentation devices to carry both video and multi-channel audio directly into the capture system.

The DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder connects through a high-performance PCI Express interface and integrates with professional video software on macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms. Each HDMI input appears to software as a separate capture device, allowing production systems to ingest multiple sources simultaneously for recording, switching, graphics overlay, or live streaming workflows.

This architecture allows production teams to build powerful multi-input systems inside a single workstation, reducing the need for multiple capture cards while maintaining reliable performance in professional broadcast and streaming environments.

Key Features

• Four independent HDMI 2.0 inputs for simultaneous video capture
• Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K resolutions up to 2160p60
• 10-bit video capture with embedded HDMI audio support
• PCI Express interface for high-performance workstation integration
• Each HDMI input appears as a separate capture device to software
• Compatible with professional video software on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Professional Applications

• Multi-camera live streaming and recording systems
• Lecture capture and educational video production
• Esports broadcasting and gaming content production
• Corporate presentation and webinar recording systems
• Post-production ingest from HDMI cameras and devices

System Integration

The DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder installs into a compatible PCIe slot within a workstation or rackmount server and provides four dedicated HDMI capture channels. Because each input is treated as a separate device by capture and streaming software, system integrators can easily build multi-camera recording systems, streaming rigs, and content capture stations within a single computer.

Broadcast Workflow Benefits

By consolidating four HDMI capture channels into a single PCIe card, DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder simplifies workstation builds and reduces hardware requirements for multi-camera productions. Production teams can capture multiple camera feeds, presentation systems, or gaming consoles simultaneously while maintaining reliable synchronization and high-quality video ingest for recording or live streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many video sources can the DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder capture?

The card can capture up to four independent HDMI sources simultaneously using its four HDMI 2.0 input connections.

What video resolutions are supported?

The card supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K resolutions with capture capabilities up to 2160p60.

Does the card support audio capture?

Yes. Each HDMI input supports embedded HDMI audio, allowing video and audio to be captured together over a single cable.

Can each HDMI input be used independently?

Yes. Each HDMI connector operates as a separate capture device within supported software, allowing simultaneous multi-channel capture.

What type of computer interface does it use?

The card connects using a PCI Express interface and installs directly inside a compatible workstation or server system.

Related Equipment and Workflow Compatibility

DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder is commonly used in streaming studios, broadcast control rooms, educational capture systems, and corporate production environments where multiple HDMI cameras or devices must be recorded simultaneously. It integrates with professional video software used for capture, streaming, switching, and recording.

The card is frequently deployed in systems that include HDMI cameras, presentation computers, gaming consoles, or production switchers that output HDMI video signals.

Why Professionals Use This Type of Product

• Capture multiple HDMI sources simultaneously inside one workstation
• Support modern 4K and Ultra HD video workflows
• Simplify multi-camera streaming and recording systems
• Reduce hardware complexity compared to multiple capture devices
• Reliable performance for professional broadcast and streaming environments

Additional Compatibility Information

This professional HDMI capture card is designed for high-performance video ingest in streaming studios, broadcast production systems, and post-production environments. Systems using the DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder commonly support multi-camera HDMI capture, 4K video recording, live streaming platforms, and content creation workflows that require multiple simultaneous HDMI inputs.