Incredibly powerful capture and playback in a 2 rack unit break out box design. Includes every connection possible including 12G-SDI, HDMI, YUV/composite video, analog/digital audio and much more!

UltraStudio Professional Capture and Playback for Thunderbolt 3 Computers! Now you can connect Thunderbolt 3 computers to any kind of video equipment for building high performance edit workstations, archiving from old broadcast decks, outputting broadcast graphics and even live streaming! Simply connect to the Thunderbolt 3 port to get a wide range of video and audio connections that operate in all SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI formats up to 60 frames per second! Connections include SDI, HDMI and analog video and audio with broadcast quality 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB in Apple ProRes and uncompressed file formats. UltraStudio is designed to work with popular video software on Mac, Windows and Linux such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and many more.

The new UltraStudio 4K Mini model is a portable Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback solution packed with the latest broadcast technology, including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and analog connections. You get broadcast quality 8 and 10-bit high dynamic range capture in all formats up to 4K DCI at 60p, and 12-bit high dynamic range capture in all formats up to 4K DCI at 30p. The front panel features push button controls, an LCD for monitoring signal and setup, an XLR microphone input and a ¼" headphone jack. UltraStudio 4K Mini features USB for connecting a keyboard and mouse, plus it will trickle charge your laptop computer when connected to the Thunderbolt 3 port. There's even a built in SD card reader allowing instant access to your camera media cards!

UltraStudio HD Mini UltraStudio 4K Mini UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 Choose the Perfect Model for Portable or Studio UltraStudio features a 'breakout box' style design that gives you virtually every connection you need to connect to professional decks, monitors and other equipment. That means they're perfect for equipment racks or post production suites where you need to position them on a desktop or editing station. UltraStudio Mini models feature a more compact design thats more portable so it's the perfect choice when you need to access video connectivity for live camera capture or on set color grading on location.

Whether you're working on-set or in post production, UltraStudio gives you broadcast and digital cinema quality capture and playback that can be used for any workflow. UltraStudio is perfect for everything from editing, color and visual effects to live capture and on-set monitoring during production. There are even models with 12G-SDI and support for the latest HDR formats to ensure high end colorists get everything they need for monitoring to broadcast displays, HDR televisions or the latest digital cinema projectors. UltraStudio can even be used to feed SDI fill and key from RGB graphics directly from a computer to a live production switcher for amazing live broadcast graphics keying.

Built In Hardware Video Encoding UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features a built in multi format hardware encoder that lets you capture to H.265. H.265 delivers amazing quality and is the compression standard for distributing Ultra HD content online. You can also use H.265 compression for SD and HD video giving you smaller files at higher quality than other compression formats. The built in hardware encoder is designed to be upgradable so you get a future proof solution that can add new formats via software updates as they become available.

With UltraStudio you can connect to virtually any video device! All UltraStudio models include SDI in and out, HDMI out for monitoring on TVs and projectors and analog YUV/NTSC/PAL video and balanced analog input for archiving from legacy analog broadcast tape decks. Plus the dual SDI outputs can switch to fill and key! All models include video reference for sync playback to broadcast systems, plus RS-422 remote. The UltraStudio 4K Mini and Extreme models add an extra HDMI input plus a balanced analog audio out for connecting to in-studio audio monitoring. UltraStudio 4K Extreme's larger design accommodates 4 channel analog audio via XLR connections, 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio and dedicated timecode connections.

Specifications

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single /dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
• SDI Video Outputs: 2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single /dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Optical SDI: Supports 2 optional SMPTE modules.
• SDI Video Loop: 4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs.
• SDI Video Repeated Outputs: 2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single /dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
• Analog Video Inputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
• Analog Video Outputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
• Optical Fiber Inputs/Outputs (Optional): 2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber.
• AES/EBU Audio Inputs: 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector.
• AES/EBU Audio Outputs: 2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
• HDMI Video Inputs: HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
• HDMI Video Outputs: HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
• Mic Input: 1 x 48V microphone input via XLR connector. Phantom Power switchable via software control.
• Timecode Input: 1 x XLR Input.
• Timecode Output: 1 x XLR Output.
• Sync Input: 1 x Reference input. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Sync Output: 1 x Reference Loop Output. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Computer Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS and Windows), PCI Express 4 lane generation 2.
• Power: 2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 100-240V, 50-60Hz.

Software

• Software Included: DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
• Internal Software Upgrade: Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.

SDI Video Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2K Video Standards: 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2081-11, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE ST2108-1, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
• SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
• SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• SDI Video Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2
• SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
• HDR Support: HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
• SDI Configuration: SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3Gb/s via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12Gb/s on SDI A or dual link 6Gb/s on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output downconverted HD.

HDMI Video Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• HDMI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• HDMI Video Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• HDMI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
• HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
• HDMI Configuration: HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
• Multiple Rate Support: HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.
• Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

Control

• Built in Control Panel: 14 buttons for input selection. 5 inch color display.
• Device Control: 2 x RS-422 deck control.

Processing

• Encoding: Hardware based real time H.265 encoder.
• Ultra HD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD-only TV.
• HD to SD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD with down-converted signal on SDI output B, Component and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
• HD Up Conversion: Built in, high quality software up converter from SD to HD on input. Selectable between 16:9 Zoom or anamorphic.
• HD Cross Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720p on playback.
• Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
• 3D Processing: Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback.
• Physical Installation: Requires a computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCI Express slot. Blackmagic PCI Express Cable Kit available separately for high speed PCI Express Gen 3 connection. Please check support pages to see the full system requirement.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

• Weight: 9.92 lb