Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

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BDLKULSR4KEXTR/3
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9338716003857
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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

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A faster upgrade to its predecessor, the UltraStudio 4K Extreme, Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is built with a Thunderbolt 3 interface, which features a 40 Gbps transfer rate that better supports 4K ingest when working in RGB or stereoscopic formats. The super high speed of Thunderbolt 3 is fast enough for the highest bit depth HDR uncompressed RGB 4K and stereoscopic formats, such as those used for high end feature films. Like the previous model, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 still offers PCIe, 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connections, 4:4:4 sampling, and real-time H.265 encoding. It supports 4K DCI and UHD footage in up to 60 fps.

 

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 has a 2 RU rackmountable form factor with the primary connectivity on the back panel. For local monitoring, it offers an LCD preview screen and basic controls on the front panel.

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can be useful for non-linear editing applications, on-set acquisition, VFX, audio post-production, live-streaming, color-grading, live-production applications, and more.

Two SD cards are included with the device that feature the following Blackmagic 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).

40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 has all the same powerful features of UltraStudio 4K Extreme, but in addition has a Thunderbolt 3 interface capable of up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds over a single cable.

 

Advanced 4K 60p Capture & Playback

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for working with large 60 fps, 12-bit, 4K files. A built-in hardware encoder can convert video in real-time to H.265, which is the distribution format for Ultra HD. Offering a very wide range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can be used with virtually any camera, deck, router, or display.

 

Analog and Digital Connections

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features Thunderbolt 3, super-fast 12G-SDI with loop outputs, HDMI 2.0, analog component, 4-channel XLR audio, 2-channel AES/EBU audio, reference, timecode, and RS-422 serial deck control connections. It's also designed with two optical fiber cages and a PCIe connection for expansion.

 

12G-SDI

The fast speed of 12G-SDI means UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can support both capture and playback of Ultra HD and 4K 60p over a single BNC cable. Because the 12G-SDI connections are multi-rate, you can still connect to all your existing equipment. UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 even supports dual link 12G-SDI so you can do stereoscopic and simultaneous fill and key all in real time.

 

Style and Durability

The elegant front panel has an integrated color LCD and easy-access video and audio input buttons.

 

Software Compatibility

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is supported by a huge range of software applications for Mac OS X. And for Windows you get access to a lot of software as well because UltraStudio supports WDM, DirectShow, and QuickTime. Supported applications include: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion Icon, Fusion 8, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Photoshop CC, Nuke, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, 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, and InfoCaster.

  

SPECS

SDI Video Input

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

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 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

Sync Output

1 x Reference loop output 

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

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

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: 

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, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60 

HDMI: 

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: 

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 Audio Sampling

Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit

SDI Video Sampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4

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

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.

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

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

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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Blackmagic has grown rapidly to become one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technology. And that's because our philosophy is refreshing and simple - to help true creativity blossom.

Blackmagic Design's founders have had a long history in post-production editing and engineering. With extensive experiences in high-end telecine, film and post, harnessed with a real passion for perfection, Blackmagic set out to change the industry forever.

A company dedicated to quality and stability and focusing on where it's needed most; Blackmagic has created some of the most talked about products in the industry. World famous for their unbeatable codecs, Blackmagic envisioned truly affordable high-end quality editing workstations built upon Blackmagic software and hardware.

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