Multiple BMD Quad HDMI cards

[Baron Oz]

I run live streams of local bands and events using OBS and a single BMD Quad HDMI card using all four HDMI inputs. So far, no issues, cpu utilization is around 5%, no dropped frames, everything is just peachy. I get audio off the mixing board through a Focusrite interface, no camera audio is needed.
The computer is an Asus WS-series MB with an 8-core i7. Three PCie 3.0x16 slots are available - one for my NVENC-enabled Nvidia card with four HDMI outs to accommodate three desk monitors and two for the capture cards. 32GB of DDR4 3200Mhz RAM and M.2 and SATA SSDs round out the system.
I'd like to expand to more cameras without using USB inputs (cheaper to buy cameras than hire operators). So that means a second BMD card for a total of 8 possible HDMI inputs. I wanted to see if anyone else has this configuration running?
Thanks in advance,
Ted

 

[Lawrence_SoCal]

if you don't mind my asking, which gen/model CPU?

I wanted a NUC, but also wanted Turing or newer NVENC, which meant a GTX 1650 Super which I couldn't find (almost 2 years ago) to fit in a NUC. All were full size cards. So which GPU, or is the NUC large enough for full-size GPU?

 

[DayGeckoArt]

if you don't mind my asking, which gen/model CPU?

I wanted a NUC, but also wanted Turing or newer NVENC, which meant a GTX 1650 Super which I couldn't find (almost 2 years ago) to fit in a NUC. All were full size cards. So which GPU, or is the NUC large enough for full-size GPU?

I know this isn't relevant to the OP's thread but I suggest what I have, a Quadro T400 which is only $120-140 and has NVENC 6th gen and 3 displayport outputs

 

[justedit]

I run live streams of local bands and events using OBS and a single BMD Quad HDMI card using all four HDMI inputs. So far, no issues, cpu utilization is around 5%, no dropped frames, everything is just peachy. I get audio off the mixing board through a Focusrite interface, no camera audio is needed.
The computer is an Asus WS-series MB with an 8-core i7. Three PCie 3.0x16 slots are available - one for my NVENC-enabled Nvidia card with four HDMI outs to accommodate three desk monitors and two for the capture cards. 32GB of DDR4 3200Mhz RAM and M.2 and SATA SSDs round out the system.
I'd like to expand to more cameras without using USB inputs (cheaper to buy cameras than hire operators). So that means a second BMD card for a total of 8 possible HDMI inputs. I wanted to see if anyone else has this configuration running?
Thanks in advance,
Ted

Yes it should work with no problem. For example I run a dedicated computer for OBS with a :
- BM Mini Recorder
- BM quad HDMI
- BM Decklink Duo 2
- BM Mini Monitor
All working simultaneously without a problem.
Noar