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Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 4ch SDI Playback and Capture Card
2 Slot PCIe Card Expansion Chassis by Startech Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) Expansion Chassis
3 Slot PCIe Card Expansion Chassis by Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) Expansion Chassis
Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe 4-Port
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable – 3 foot
USB-C to 4-port HDMI Multi-Monitor Adapter
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Pro Video Accessories 1 Foot BNC Female to DIN – Need 4 or 8 of these depending on card chosen
Propresenter 7 – Mac Desktop Solution
– Mac Mini – Apple Mac Mini Desktop (2020 Apple M1 Chip 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage)
– Keyboard – Required Add-On
- Suggested – Wireless Illuminated Full Sized Keyboard with Numeric Keypad – Logitech MX Keys
- Alternate – Wired USB-C Illuminated Full Sized Keyboard with Numeric Keypad – Satechi Slim W3
- Apple – Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
– Mouse – Required Add-On
- Suggested – Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse (Bluetooth or USB) – Can be charged while using
- Alternate – Wired USB-C Mouse – Satechi Aluminum C1
- Apple – Apple Magic Mouse – Cannot be used while charging
– External Display for the operator – Required Add-On
- Suggested – 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS DELL Monitor with HDMI, Speakers, VESA
- Alternate – 27-inch 2K (1920 x 1080) IPS DELL Monitor with HDMI, Speakers, VESA
- Apple – 27-inch 5K (5120×2880) Apple Studio Display – Speakers, Thunderbolt
– External Optical Drive for media import and archiving – Optional Add-On
- Suggested – 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write – OWC Mercury Pro
- Alternate – 8X DVD Burner Drive USB-C and USB-A USB 3 – ASUS ZenDisk
- Apple – Apple 8X Super Drive USB-A USB 2
– External USB Hub Expansion – Optional Add-On
- Suggested – Forward Facing Hub with (1) USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Reader, (3) USB-A Data Ports, (1) Headphone Jack Port & Fits M.2 SATA SSD Mac Mini M1 – Satechi
- Alternate – Hub and Card Reader – (3) USB-A Data Ports, and Micro/SD Card Reader – Satechi
Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2020 Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage)
StreamDeck
Elgato Stream Deck Mini – 6 Button
Elgato Stream Deck Standard – 15 buttons
Elgato Stream Deck XL – 32 buttons
System Requirements
ProPresenter 7 will run on any computer that meets the specifications required to run the operating systems we support.
MacOS: 10.14.6 or newer
Windows 10: Version 1903 (build 18362) or newer
Key/Fill: This functionality requires a compatible Blackmagic UltraStudio or Decklink card.
UltraStudio
DeckLink
- Decklink HD Duo 2 – 4 Channel SDI
- Decklink HD Quad 2 – 8 Channel SDI
- DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G – 4 Channel SDI
- Decklink 8K Pro – 4 Channel SDI
Recommendations
GPU: If you are outputting to more than 4 HD screens, you should have a dedicated (meaning, not integrated) GPU.
Video compression: H264 or H265 (HEVC) at 30mbps or less for HD, 50mbps for 4K; For videos with Alpha channels, ProRes 4444 is recommended
HD (720p or 1080i); 1 Output (with or without Alpha Key), 1 HD Stage Display
MacOS: Any Mac made since 2015 should be able to accomplish this without issue (Intel core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM) Full support for M1 Macs as of the ProPresenter 7.5 update
Windows 10: Intel i5 processor (or equivalent AMD processor) or better
4K Graphics Outputs:
MacOS: iMac or MacBook Pro with an i7 or i9 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a dedicated GPU Full support for M1 Macs as of the ProPresenter 7.5 update
Windows 10: Intel i7 or i9 processor (or equivalent AMD processor) or better; 16 GB of RAM, a dedicated GPU with 8GB of VRAM
NOTE: ProPresenter 7 requires a working Internet connection in order to be able to install the software, register, and receive updates. An internet connection is not required to run the software. As projects get more complex with more screens, higher resolutions, or higher compression quality, a powerful computer with more RAM, faster processor, or a faster GPU will definitely help. Please download and try ProPresenter free of charge to test the performance prior to purchasing
Propresenter 7 Introduction
Decklink Duo 2 Introduction
Setup Decklink Duo 2 to work with Propresenter
UltraStudio 4K Extreme Introduction
Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI Distribution
Blackmagic DeckLink Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis Options – Lets you add an external PCIe x16 slot to your laptop or desktop computer, through an external Thunderbolt 3 connection. Purchase Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis Choose one of the capture/playback cards below and adapter cables.
Capture and Playback Card Options that supports SDI formats. You get the flexibility of multiple separate capture or playback cards in one. Note: Mac customers will want to get the Sonnet external PCIe enclosure above.
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Four (4) HD SDI Connections – DeckLink Duo 2 is a PCIe capture and playback card that supports SDI formats in SD and HD up to 1080p60. You get the flexibility of 4 separate 3G-SDI capture or playback cards in one. Purchase Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 4ch SDI Playback and Capture Card >> Note: Mac customers will want to get the external PCIe enclosure above.
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Eight (8) HD SDI Connections – DeckLink Quad 2 is a PCIe capture and playback card that supports SDI formats in SD and HD up to 1080p60. You get the flexibility of 8 separate 3G-SDI capture or playback cards in one. Purchase DeckLink Quad 2 Note: Mac customers will want to get the Sonnet external PCIe enclosure above.
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Four (4) 4K SDI Connections – DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G is a PCIe capture and playback card that supports SDI formats in 4K. You get the flexibility of 4 separate 4K capture or playback cards in one. Purchase DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Note: Mac customers will want to get the external PCIe enclosure above.
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Four (4) 8K SDI Connections – DeckLink 8K Pro is a PCIe capture and playback card that supports SDI formats in 8K. You get the flexibility of 4 separate 8K capture or playback cards in one. Purchase DeckLink 8K Pro Note: Mac customers will want to get the external PCIe enclosure above.
Adaptor Cables
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About Renewed Vision – Makers of Propresenter
Renewed Vision, established in 2000 creates world class production tools for ministries and churches. They serve organizations around the world and are passionate creating excellent software for live events. Out of this knowledge and hands-on experience, Renewed Vision continues to develop ProPresenter, ProVideoPlayer, ProVideoServer, and ProPresenter® Scoreboard. Renewed Vision has a first hand impact by enhancing environments and passionately pursue the technologies and ideas that cater to this principle.
Over the years, they have kept their focus on developing revolutionary and economical products for the Church, but have garnered the attention of other industries seeking powerful, stable, and affordable media solutions… Like working with companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Gulfstream Aerospace, Calvin Klein, Amgen Pharmaceuticals, Federated Department Stores, and others.
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DISCLAMER: The suggestions and specifications included on this website are provided as general guidance to provide information as a starting point to achieve a succesful solution. They will not cover every scenario or use case. You must do your own due dilegence including but not limited to retaining a technology professional to review you specific requirements. BWS Technologies, their vendors, employees, affliates, or partners can in no way insure or warranty the scope, delivery, configuration, operation, or outcome of the included information.
