Description
The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio 2 is a professional file-based broadcast deck that replaces traditional tape machines with fast, reliable SSD-based recording. Designed for live event production, broadcast studios, and post-production facilities, the HyperDeck Studio 2 records and plays back in uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Apple ProRes, and Avid DNxHD formats — giving you the flexibility to work with any professional editing workflow.
Video Connections
- SDI Input: 1x 3G-SDI (supports 270Mb, 1.5G, and 3G-SDI rates)
- SDI Output: 3x SD/HD/3G-SDI + 1x SDI loop-through
- HDMI Input: 1x HDMI Type A
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI Type A
- All outputs remain active during recording — monitor on SDI and HDMI simultaneously
Recording & Codec Support
- Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 in QuickTime (.mov)
- Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, Proxy)
- Avid DNxHD in MXF container
- All SD formats: NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p
- All HD formats up to 1080p30
Audio
- SDI/QuickTime: up to 16 channels embedded audio
- HDMI/QuickTime: up to 8 channels embedded audio
- DNxHD MXF: 2 channels (SDI or HDMI)
Storage
- 2x 2.5″ SATA SSD slots (6Gb/s interface)
- Automatic failover — when one SSD fills up, recording continues smoothly on the second drive
- Hot-swappable SSDs for unlimited continuous recording
Control & Monitoring
- Illuminated VTR-style front panel transport controls
- Jog/shuttle wheel for analog-style scrubbing
- Built-in LCD display with video preview, timecode, and transport status
- RS-422 serial control for broadcast automation integration
- Includes HyperDeck Utility software
Physical
- 1RU rack-mountable with integrated rack ears
- Compact, broadcast-standard form factor
The Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio 2 is an essential tool for live event recording, conference capture, worship facilities, broadcast ingest, and any application requiring reliable, high-quality video recording and playback. Available for rent in New York City with same-day delivery.
