Blackmagic Design UltraStudio SDI

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio SDI

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Blackmagic UltraStudio SDI from Blackmagic Design features SDI capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers. UltraStudio SDI simply plugs in to add 10 bit SDI capture and playback, plus HDMI monitoring to your computer. Powered via USB connection, this capture and playback device allow user to use high quality SDI and HDMI monitoring, plus genlock and RS-422 deck control built in, you get the the highest quality solution for editing, effects, paint and design. 

Get an attractive, portable and fully machined aluminum design that looks great on your desktop or on location shoots. UltraStudio SDI includes SDI capture and playback, as well as a built in HDMI 1.4 output for affordable local monitoring using a low cost television as a broadcast monitor. It also includes genlock and RS-422 deck control. UltraStudio SDI powers from the USB 3.0 connection so it is an extremely easy to install and very portable solution.

This broadcast quality capture card support resolution up to 1080p30 and real-time software based down and up conversion. 

Broadcast Quality SDI for USB 3.0

UltraStudio SDI is so compact it fits right into your hand! UltraStudio SDI can be hidden under desks or taken on location. With an attractive machined aluminum design, it looks great on your desk or on location shoots. UltraStudio SDI includes a built in HDMI 1.4 output so you can even use a low cost television as a broadcast monitor! We also include Photoshop plug-ins, NLE drivers and our award winning Media Express deck control software! Perfect with laptops for SDI acquisition on location, or in large creative groups so all computers can be connected to broadcast routing infrastructure, UltraStudio SDI is the perfect low cost solution!

Compact Design

UltraStudio SDI is an attractive and compact design that’s machined out of a solid block of aluminum for incredible strength. That means you get a beautifully finished uni-body design that looks great on your desk. UltraStudio SDI includes a mounting bracket that lets you mount it under desks or on walls for added security. UltraStudio SDI eliminates messy power supplies because it powers from the USB 3.0 connection, plus there are no switches or adjustments because it automatically switches between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video formats.

Advanced USB 3.0

For an advanced future proof design, UltraStudio SDI features built in USB 3.0 for a high speed 4.8 Gb/s connection that’s up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 or FireWire. USB 3.0 is built into the latest computers and is more than 3 times the speed of HD video.

Incredible Quality

Now high quality broadcast electronics don't need to be ugly and expensive! UltraStudio SDI features super low jitter 3 Gb/s SDI connections plus the latest HDMI 1.4 output for local monitoring. You get both compressed and uncompressed video.

Everything Included

UltraStudio SDI includes everything you need for editing, paint or broadcast design. We include a full set of drivers for capture and playback with real time effects in Premiere Pro! Also included is Media Express for batch capture and output to tape.

World's Highest Quality Connections

UltraStudio SDI includes the highest quality low jitter SDI connections that instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats. Connect to decks such as Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HDCAM-SR, Panasonic D5, Sony PMW-F3 and more! UltraStudio SDI includes HDMI 1.4 out, so you can use any television as a broadcast monitor, dramatically lowering the overall cost of editing systems. HDMI out even lets you connect to video projectors for the most amazing theater style environments! UltraStudio SDI includes deck control, genlock and fully powers via USB 3.0!

Compatible with Everything!

Blackmagic Design is the worlds biggest capture card manufacturer, so you get more third party software compatability! Edit on your favorite NLE software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas. For compositing and broadcast design, UltraStudio SDI works with After Effects, Nuke, Fusion and Photoshop. Audio engineers will love using UltraStudio SDI with Avid Pro Tools and Steinberg Nuendo.

Compact Size

With a compact size that’s also attractive, UltraStudio SDI has been designed to look great on your desktop, or to be totally hidden from view! UltraStudio SDI features a beautiful machined aluminum design with full silicon rubber base that grips to desk surfaces. When you want to mount under desks or in cable ducts, just screw on the mounting bracket and attach it anywhere! UltraStudio SDI is so small and lightweight, it’s perfect for your laptop bag, so you can take it everywhere! Because it’s USB powered, it’s truly a portable solution!

Specs
 
SDI Input 1x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
SDI Output 1x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
HDMI Output Connector 1x HDMI type A
SDI Audio Input 8 channels embedded in SD and HD
SDI Audio Output 8 channels embedded in SD and HD
HDMI Audio Output 2 channels embedded in SD and HD
Computer Interface USB 3.0
Sync Input Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format
Device Control Sony-compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
   
Standards  
SD Format Support 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, and 525/23.98 NTSC
HD Format Support 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M
SDI Metadata Support VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning
Video Sampling 4:2:2
Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
Color Precision 10-bit
Color Space REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Color Precision 10-bit
HDMI Resolution Pixel-for-pixel HD resolution input to connected device
HDMI Configuration HDMI automatically configures to connected display
Multiple Rate Support SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI
Copy Protection For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content
   
Processing  
Colorspace Conversion Hardware-based real time
HD Down Conversion Software-based down conversion during video playback
HD Up Conversion Real-time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture
HD Cross Conversion Real time 720 HD to 1080 HD during video capture
Real-Time Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and uncompressed.
   
Extras  
Software Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic Control Panel, and Blackmagic driver on Windows
Firmware Upgrade Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software
Minimum System Requirements Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7. Requires a computer with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 card. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback
Packaging Info  
Package Weight 1.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 7.2 x 5.4 x 1.6"
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