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!

 

 

     

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

THE POWER OF THUNDERBOLT 3™

 

Built on revolutionary Thunderbolt 3™ technology, UltraStudio uses a blazingly fast single cable connection to any computer that has the bandwidth to handle the highest resolution video formats easily! Thunderbolt ensures low latency and highly accurate time synchronization for the highest quality capture and playback. The UltraStudio HD Mini model is powered from the Thunderbolt connection so can run from a laptop battery without needing any power connection. UltraStudio 4K models also include an AC power connection, perfect when working in studios. The new UltraStudio 4K Mini model even provides 45W trickle power via Thunderbolt 3 to the connected computer so it stays charged when connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMAZING QUALITY IN COMPRESSED OR UNCOMPRESSED

 

UltraStudio supports popular compressed video formats such as Apple ProRes and DNxHD as well as 10-bit uncompressed video, so you’re not locked into a single file format. When working with uncompressed video all captured images are a perfect pixel‑for‑pixel clone of the source without any quality loss, so you have the confidence you’re working at the absolute highest quality possible. Get the sharpest keying with green screens, cleanest compositions, superior color correction and more! Ultra HD has 4 times the resolution of 1080HD for amazing looking images!

 

 

 

SUPER TOUGH ELEGANT AND PORTABLE DESIGN

 

UltraStudio 4K models feature elegant front panels with integrated color LCD and fast control buttons, with the rear panel using industry standard BNC and HDMI connectors for video connections. UltraStudio Mini models are designed for portability and can be used as a stand alone on a desktop or rack mounted with other equipment. The UltraStudio HD Mini model is even more compact at only ⅓ of a rack width! That means they have very low visual impact when placed on a desktop, and you can fit up to 3 of them in a single rack unit size!

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

SDI Video Inputs: 1
SDI Video Outputs: 2 x program out, 1 x loop out
SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
Analog Video Inputs: Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component is switchable between SD and HD
Analog Audio Inputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors
Analog Audio Outputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors
SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K
SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K
HDMI 2.0b Video Inputs: 1
HDMI 2.0b Video Outputs: 1
HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K
HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K
Mic Input: 1 x XLR microphone input. 48V Phantom Power switchable via software control
Sync Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst
Device Control; Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
USB: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s)
SD Card Reader: UHS-I and UHS-II compatible
Computer Interface: Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) with 45W host charging capability

Supported Codecs: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4

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

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, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects

Operating Systems: Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10, 64-bit, Windows 11, Linux

Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC
Power Usage: 75.3W max

Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C

Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 45 °C