Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Capture and Playback Device

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Capture and Playback Device is a portable Thunderbolt 3 Capture and Playback solution that lets customers build solutions for editing, color grading, live broadcast graphics, archiving from traditional broadcast decks, and live internet streaming. It is designed for Thunderbolt 3 computers with 12G SDI, HDMI, analog video, and audio connections. The UltraStudio 4K Mini comes with a 12G SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connectors enabling broadcast-quality 8, 10, and 12bit high dynamic range capture in all formats from SD to 4K DCI at 60 frames per second. Additionally, the built-in SD card reader allows you to easily mount camera media on your computer, allowing you to begin editing right away. The UltraStudio 4K Mini is tiny enough to fit in a rack or on a desktop computer. Push-button controls, an LCD for signal and setup monitoring, an XLR microphone input, and a 1/4" headphone connector are all found on the front panel. It also has a USB port for attaching a keyboard and mouse, and when linked to the Thunderbolt 3 connector, it will trickle charge their laptop computer.

Users may now link Thunderbolt 3 PCs to any type of video equipment to create high-performance edit workstations, archive content from obsolete broadcast decks, generate broadcast graphics, and even stream live video. Simply connect to the Thunderbolt 3 port to have access to a variety of video and audio connectors that support all SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats at 60 frames per second. UltraStudio is compatible with a variety of video editing programs for Mac, Windows, and Linux, including DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and others.

UltraStudio 4K Mini Features:

• Thunderbolt 3 interface for 40 Gb/s capture and playback.
• 3 models are available with both portable and rack mount options.
• 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.

Supported Software:

• DaVinci Resolve
• Fusion
• Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Avid Media Composer
• Adobe After Effects CC
• Avid Pro Tools
• Steinberg Cubase
• Steinberg Nuendo
• Adobe Photoshop CC

Capture and Playback
Whether you’re working on-set or in post-production, UltraStudio gives them to 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.

Quality Connections
With UltraStudio customers 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. The UltraStudio 4K Mini and Extreme models add an extra HDMI input plus balanced analog audio out for connecting to in-studio audio monitoring.

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. 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.

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!

12G‑SDI Technology for Ultra HD
The UltraStudio 4K Mini features 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, customers can still connect to all of their existing equipment. Only 12G‑SDI gives customers the compatibility to connect to all their 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, customers can do stereoscopic or simultaneous fill and key in real-time up to 2160p30.

Compact and Portable Design
The 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 1/3 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.

Compatible with DaVinci Resolve
UltraStudio models have been designed to be the perfect match for DaVinci Resolve, so customers can get a complete post-production solution simply by downloading the software now on Mac, Windows or Linux. Whether you’re working on major feature films, episodic television production, music videos, TVCs or even the latest YouTube shoot, DaVinci Resolve gives customers a high-end workflow so the tools will never be the limit to their creativity.