Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

  • 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe I/O
  • Advanced 4K 60p RGB/Stereoscopic Ingest
  • 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections
  • 4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES/EBU Audio
  • Reference, Timecode, RS-422 Ports
  • 4:4:4 Sampling
  • Real-Time H.265 Encoding
  • LCD Preview Screen
  • Wide Mac/Windows Software Compatibility
  • 2 RU Form Factor; Dual Built-In PSUs
$3,225.00
Availability: In stock
UPC: 9338716003116

This Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the new upgrade with Thunderbolt 3 interface that helps you to transfer files faster than before at a 40 Gbps transfer rate. This new feature gives you better support for 4K ingest when dealing with RGB or stereoscopic formats. Previous features that still the same as the previous series such as 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, PCIe, 4:4:4 sampling, analog connections, and real-time H.265 encoding. This unit also supports 4K DCI and UHD footage at up to 60 fps.

The UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 has the 2RU rack-mountable form factor with the primary connectivity on the rear panel. On the front panel, there is the LCD preview screen and basic control. For you who work on non-linear editing applications, on-set acquisition, VFX, audio post-production, live-streaming, color-grading, live-production applications, or other types of usage; this device will be the right solution.

In the package of this UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3, you will get 2 SD cards that are included which contain these useful Blackmagic Design Applications: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X/Windows 7, 8, and 10/Linux, and DaVinci Resolve (formerly known as DaVinci Resolve Lite).

Specs
 
   
In the box Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
SD Card with Software and Manual
SD Card with DaVinci Resolve
Limited 3-Year Warranty
Video Connections  
SDI Video Inputs 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable
SDI Video Loop 4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs
SDI Video Output 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable
SDI Video Repeated Output 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable
Optical Fiber Input/Output Upgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber
HDMI Video Input HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
HDMI Video Output HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
Analog Video Input 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs,
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
Analog Video Output 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs,
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
Audio Interface  
SDI Audio Output 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K
HDMI Audio Output HDMI Audio Output 8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K
Analog Audio Input 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors
Analog Audio Output 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors
AES/EBU Audio Input 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector
AES/EBU Audio Output AES/EBU Audio Output 2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
 Mic Input 1 x 48 V 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 Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD
Device Control 2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
Computer Interface Thunderbolt 3, PCI Express
Power 2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Supported Codecs         VC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, 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
Internal Software Upgrade Firmware built into software driver Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software
SD Format Support  
SDI 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL
HDMI 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL
HD Format Support  
SDI

SDI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x 1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60

HDMI 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50,
1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24,
1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60.
2K Format Support  
SDI 2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25
Ultra HD Format Support  
SDI 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97,
3 840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60
Computer CaptureHDMI 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97,
3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60
4K Format Support  
SDI SDI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25
HDMI 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24
 SDI Compliance SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level A, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656, and ITU-R BT.601
SDI Video Sampling SDI Video Sampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4
SDI Color Precision SDI Color Precision 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4
SDI Color Space REC 601, REC 709
SDI Configuration SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3 Gbps via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12 Gbps on SDI A or dual link 6 Gbps on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output down-converted HD.
SDI Metadata Support HD RP188 Closed captioning
HDMI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
 HDMI Video Sampling 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
HDMI Color Precision 10-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in 4K
HDMI Configuration HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and automatically configures to connected display
Multiple Rate Support HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K 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.
Encoding Encoding Hardware based real time H.265 encoder
Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time
3D Processing Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback
Ultra HD Down Conversion Built-in, high-quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C and D
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 hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom
HD Cross Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback.
Real Time Effects DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Physical Installation Requires computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCIe slot. PCIe cable and interface card available separately. Please check support pages to see the full system requirement.
Power  
Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan or later Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Power Requirements 2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Physical  
Environment Operating Temperature:41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions Dimensions 19 x 9.5 x 3.5" (48.3 x 24.1 x 8.9 cm)
Weight 8.6 lb (3.9 kg)
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