Blackmagic Design Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini

Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini

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 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.

Professional Capture and Playback for any Workflow!
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.

World's Highest Quality Connections
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.

Incredible 12G SDI Technology for Ultra HD
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 and UltraStudio 4K Mini feature the latest 12G SDI, for the most powerful video capture and playback solution! The incredible speed of 12G SDI means UltraStudio 4K models can support both capture and playback of Ultra HD and 4K 60p over a single BNC cable! Because 12G SDI connections are multi rate, you can still connect to all of your existing equipment. Only 12G SDI gives you the compatibility to connect to all your existing SD and HD equipment but also supports the future with all Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60. Because the 12G-SDI outputs are dual link, you can do stereoscopic or simultaneous fill and key in real time up to 2160p30.

Supports Macs with Thunderbolt 3
UltraStudio has been specifically designed for the Mac platform's unique needs and is supported by a huge range of popular video software. The included drivers have been optimized for high performance video, plus the features needed for editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, and Avid Media Composer. For visual effects get full compatibility with Fusion, After Effects CC and Photoshop CC. For audio get compatibility with ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. For streaming use OBS, Wirecast, Livestream Producer.

Get Incredible Windows Compatibility
For Windows you get access to a massive range of software because UltraStudio supports WDM and DirectShow! For editing you can use DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro CC, MAGIX Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink Power Director and MAGIX Video Pro. For visual effects use Fusion, After Effects CC and Photoshop CC. Audio software supported includes Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. When streaming you get compatibility with Flash Media Live Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast and Livestream Producer.

Features:
• Thunderbolt 3 interface for 40 Gb/s capture and playback
• Ideal for edit monitoring, live graphics, archive and streaming
• 12G SDI, HDMI 2.0, YUV/NTSC/PAL video and balanced audio
• Supports 45W trickle charging to connected computer
• Supports all SD, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p and 4K DCI formats
• Front panel with LCD, mic input, headphone and SD card slot
• Compatible with DaVinci Resolve for editing, color, VFX and audio
• Supports DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid and more
• Includes support for Mac, Windows and Linux