UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the world’s most advanced capture and playback solution for PCI Express and Thunderbolt computers! It features incredibly fast 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, advanced 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for working at up to 60 frames per second with deep color, 12-bit RGB, support for HDR workflows via HDMI 2.0a and extremely large 4K frame sizes. Featuring the widest range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme is compatible with virtually any camera, deck, router or display. There’s even an extremely powerful hardware encoder built-in that supports realtime H.265 encoding!
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTIONS
SDI Video Input
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s 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 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
SDI Video Repeated Output
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
Optical Fiber Input/Output
2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber (Optional).
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
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
SDI Audio Output
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
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
2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
Mic Input
1 x 48V 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.
Sync Output
1 x Reference Loop Output. Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD.
Device Control
2 x Sonyâ„¢ compatible RS-422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
Computer Interface
Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 (Windows only), PCIe 4 lanes Gen 3
Power
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 120-240V, 50-60Hz.
CODECS
Supports: AVC-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.
SOFTWARE
Software Included
DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Windows. 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.
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion 8
Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Photoshop CC
Other supported applications include:
Nuke, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidblaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster.
SDI VIDEO STANDARDS
SD Format Support
525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
HD Format Support
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
2K Format Support
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Format Support
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Format Support
DCI 4K 23.98p, DCI 4K 24p, DCI 4K 25p
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601, SMPTE 2081
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
SDI Video Sampling
4:4:4 & 4:2:2
SDI Color Precision
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to UHD 30p, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes
SDI Color Space
REC 601, REC 709.
SDI Configuration
SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3Gb/s via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12Gb/s on SDI A or dual link 6Gb/s on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output downconverted HD.
SDI Metadata Support
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
HDMI VIDEO STANDARDS
SD Format Support
525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Format Support
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Format Support
DCI 4K 23.98p, DCI 4K 24p
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
HDMI Video Sampling
4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0
HDMI Color Precision
8, 10 & 12-bit (Deep Color).
HDMI Configuration
HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. 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.
PROCESSING
Encoding
Hardware based real time h.265 encoder.
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
3D Processing
Dual stream and frame packed capture & 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 & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD-only TV.
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 PCI Express slot. Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit available separately for high speed PCIe PCI Express Gen 3 connection.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
Linux
POWER REQUIREMENTS
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 120-240V, 50-60Hz.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
WHAT'S INCLUDED
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
SD card with software and manual
DaVinci Resolve SD card
WARRANTY
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTIONS
SDI Video Input
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s 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 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
SDI Video Repeated Output
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable.
Optical Fiber Input/Output
2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber (Optional).
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
SDI Audio Input
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
SDI Audio Output
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
HDMI Audio Input
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
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
2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
Mic Input
1 x 48V 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.
Sync Output
1 x Reference Loop Output. Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD.
Device Control
2 x Sonyâ„¢ compatible RS-422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
Computer Interface
Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 (Windows only), PCIe 4 lanes Gen 3
Power
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 120-240V, 50-60Hz.
CODECS
Supports: AVC-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.
SOFTWARE
Software Included
DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Windows. 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.
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion 8
Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Photoshop CC
Other supported applications include:
Nuke, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in & live:cut & just:play & just:live, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidblaster Pro & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster.
SDI VIDEO STANDARDS
SD Format Support
525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
HD Format Support
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
2K Format Support
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Format Support
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Format Support
DCI 4K 23.98p, DCI 4K 24p, DCI 4K 25p
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601, SMPTE 2081
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
SDI Video Sampling
4:4:4 & 4:2:2
SDI Color Precision
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in all modes up to UHD 30p, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all modes
SDI Color Space
REC 601, REC 709.
SDI Configuration
SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3Gb/s via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12Gb/s on SDI A or dual link 6Gb/s on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output downconverted HD.
SDI Metadata Support
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
HDMI VIDEO STANDARDS
SD Format Support
525i29.97 NTSC, 625i25 PAL
HD Format Support
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Format Support
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Format Support
DCI 4K 23.98p, DCI 4K 24p
Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
HDMI Video Sampling
4:4:4, 4:2:2 & 4:2:0
HDMI Color Precision
8, 10 & 12-bit (Deep Color).
HDMI Configuration
HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. 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.
PROCESSING
Encoding
Hardware based real time h.265 encoder.
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
3D Processing
Dual stream and frame packed capture & 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 & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD-only TV.
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 PCI Express slot. Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit available separately for high speed PCIe PCI Express Gen 3 connection.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
Linux
POWER REQUIREMENTS
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 120-240V, 50-60Hz.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
WHAT'S INCLUDED
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
SD card with software and manual
DaVinci Resolve SD card
WARRANTY
3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.