Avid DNxIQ 4K Broadcast Video Capture & Playback Interface

Avid Artist | DNxIQ 4K/UHD Video I/O Hardware Interface with Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe

1. Real-Time 4K & HD Video Capture & Playback: Seamlessly captures, monitors, and outputs SD, HD, 2K, UHD, and 4K video streams at up to 60 fps, providing high-frame-rate performance for demanding post-production and editing workflows.
2. Hardware-Accelerated Avid DNxHR Encoding: Built-in hardware processing enables real-time encoding to Avid DNxHR formats, significantly reducing CPU load and speeding up master rendering and editing pipelines.
3. High-Speed Dual Connectivity (Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe): Connects to modern workstations via high-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps) or through an optional PCIe card connection for ultra-low latency desktop integration.
4. Comprehensive Broadcast I/O Interface: Packed with professional connections including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, optical SDI, component/composite analog video, balanced XLR audio, AES/EBU digital audio, and RS-422 machine control.
5. Cross-Platform NLE Software Compatibility: Optimized for Avid Media Composer while offering native support for Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve.
6. Real-Time Format & Frame-Rate Conversion: Built-in hardware cross-down-up conversion automatically scales media to match delivery specs in real time without taxing host system resources.
7. Integrated Front-Panel Status Monitoring: Features a high-resolution color LCD screen for real-time video previewing, audio level metering, and operational status monitoring, alongside a built-in 1/4" headphone jack with dedicated volume control.

The Avid Artist | DNxIQ is a flagship video interface hardware unit designed to accelerate high-resolution post-production workflows for editors, colorists, and broadcast engineering facilities. Co-developed with Blackmagic Design, the DNxIQ offers comprehensive SDI, HDMI, analog video, and multi-channel audio connectivity, allowing effortless real-time ingestion, editing, and playback of SD, HD, 2K, UHD, and 4K media at up to 60 frames per second.

Engineered with onboard hardware processing, the Avid Artist | DNxIQ provides real-time encoding to Avid DNxHR codecs alongside hardware-based conversion for scaling and format alignment during ingest or delivery. Featuring ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe system interfaces, the DNxIQ connects directly to modern macOS and Windows workstations. Its front panel features a full-color LCD screen for real-time video monitoring and confidence metering, housed in a durable 2U rackmountable chassis built for 24/7 post-production studio operations.