Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini with Thunderbolt 3
Key Features:
- 12G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 Input/Output
- 1 x 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- 3" LCD Status/Preview Screen
- DCI 4K60 4:2:2 Single-Link 12G-SDI I/O
- DCI 4K30 4:4:4 Single-Link 12G-SDI I/O
- DCI4K60 4:4:4 via HDMI
- 8-, 10- & 12-Bit Processing
- 2K/HD/SD via SDI or HDMI
- RS-422 Deck Control
- Mac OS X, Windows & Linux Compatible
The UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3 from Blackmagic Design links your Thunderbolt 3 computer to any of a variety of video components for capture, playback, or streaming. This portable unit captures up to DCI 4K60 4:2:2 via single-link 12G-SDI or up to DCI 4K30 4:2:2 video via HDMI. Record 12-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) footage at rates up to DCI 4K30 and 8-/10-bit video at rates up to DCI 4K60.
A built-in LCD screen enables you to monitor your signal, and an SD card reader provides instant access to your SD media. The compact UltraStudio 4K Mini's Thunderbolt 3 interface offers lightning-fast connections and will trickle-charge a connected computer. Audio features include 16-channel SDI and 8-channel HDMI embedded input and output, a 3-pin XLR audio input, and a headphone output.
The UltraStudio Mini 4K Thunderbolt 3 supports both compressed and uncompressed video, is Window, Mac, and Linux compatible, and supports most popular codecs. The UltraStudio 4K Mini also supports 3D capture and playback via HDMI, plus 3D SDI playback at rates up to DCI 4K30. DaVinci Resolve and additional software are included on an SD card. Power the UltraStudio Mini 4K Thunderbolt 3 via its internal 100-240 VAC adapter.
Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
Supports up to DCI 4K60 Video
Compact Design
Supported Software
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC
- Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools
- Final Cut Pro X
- Fusion
- Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo
System Requirements
- Mac 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or later
- Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, all 64-bit
- Linux
Technical Specifications:
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Video Input |
1 x BNC. SDI 1 x HDMI Type A, HDMI 2.0b 1 x 3BNC, Component/Composite 1 x BNC, Reference |
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Video Output |
2 x BNC, SDI Program Out 1 x BNC, SDI Loop Out 1 x HDMI Type A, HDMI 2.0b |
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SDI Rate |
12G, 6G, 3G, 1.5G, 270 Mb |
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Supported Video Resolutions |
SDI Input/Output: DCI 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 2K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 2KPsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 2K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 525i: 59.94 625i: 50 3D SDI Playback: DCI 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 2K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 2KPsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 2K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 |
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SDI Video Sampling |
4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
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SDI Color Precision |
8-, 10-, 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 in 2D Modes up to 4Kp30 DCI 8-, 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2 in All 2D Modes 8-, 10-, 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 in 3D Modes up to 2Kp60 DCI 8-, 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2 in All 3D Modes |
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SDI Color Space |
Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 |
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SDI Compliance |
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE ST2108-1 |
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SDI Metadata Support |
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and Closed Captioning |
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Supported Video Resolutions |
HDMI Input/Output: DCI 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 2K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 525i: 59.94 625i: 50 3D HDMI Playback: DCI 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 UHD 2K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 |
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HDMI Video Sampling |
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
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HDMI Color Precision |
8-, 10-, 12-Bit |
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Sync Input |
1 x BNC, Tri-Sync/Black Burst |
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Thunderbolt |
1 x Thunderbolt 3 Connector Host Charging: 45 W |
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USB |
1 x USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5 Gb/s) |
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Remote |
1 x D-Sub 9, RS-422 (Sony Compatible) |
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Audio Input |
2 x 1/4" RCA. Analog Audio 1 x 3-Pin XLR, Mic In (48 V Phantom Power Switchable via Software) |
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Audio Output |
2 x BNC, 3G/HD/SD-SDI 1 x HDMI Type A |
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Embedded Audio |
Input/Output: SDI: 16-Ch HDMI: 8-Ch |
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Audio Sampling |
24-Bit, 48 kHz |
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Card Reader Slot |
1 x SD Card (UHS-I & UHS-II) |
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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, 422 HQ, 422 Apple ProRes LT, Apple 422 Proxy Uncompressed: 8‑Bit 4:2:2, 10‑Bit 4:2:2, 10‑Bit 4:4:4 |
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Power Requirements, Internal |
100 to 240 VAC |
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Maximum Power Consumption |
75.3 W |
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Environmental |
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C Storage Temperature: -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C Humidity: 0 to 90%, Non-Condensing |
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Dimensions |
8.27 x 7 x 1.8" / 21 x 17.78 x 4.57 cm |
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Weight |
2.65 lb / 1.2 kg |
In the Box:
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3 Capture & Playback Unit
- SD Software Card
- DaVinci Resolve (Mac & Windows)
- Media Express (Mac, Linux, Windows)
- Disk Speed Test (Mac & Windows)
- LiveKey (Mac & Windows)
- Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility (Mac, Linux, Windows)
- Blackmagic Driver (Mac, Linux, Windows)
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
