UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

Technical Specifications

Description

UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the ultimate capture and playback solution for PCI Express and Thunderbolt computers. With blazing-fast 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, advanced 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections, you can work in stunning 4K at up to 60 frames per second with 12-bit RGB and full HDR via HDMI 2.0a. Designed with the widest range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 works seamlessly with virtually any camera, deck, router, or display. And with a powerful built-in hardware encoder, you get realtime H.265 encoding for next-generation workflows. UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 — capture, playback, and encode without limits.

Price

3,839.00 USD

Category: Capture and Playback Brand: Blackmagic Design

Additional information

connections-sdi-video-inputs	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.
connections-sdi-video-outputs	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.
connections-sdi-rates	270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
connections-optical-sdi	Supports 2 optional SMPTE modules.
connections-sdi-video-loop	4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs.
connections-sdi-video-repeated-outputs	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.
connections-analog-video-inputs	1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
connections-analog-video-outputs	1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
connections-analog-audio-inputs	4 Channels balanced analog audio via XLR + 2 Channels unbalanced via RCA.
connections-analog-audio-outputs	4 Channels balanced analog audio via XLR.
connections-optical-fiber-inputs-outputs	2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber (Optional).
connections-aes-ebu-audio-inputs	2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector.
connections-aes-ebu-audio-outputs	2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
connections-sdi-audio-inputs	16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
connections-sdi-audio-outputs	16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
connections-hdmi-video-inputs	HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60.
connections-hdmi-video-outputs	HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60.
connections-hdmi-audio-inputs	8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
connections-hdmi-audio-outputs	8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
connections-mic-input	1 x 48V microphone input via XLR connector. Phantom Power switchable via software control.
connections-timecode-input	1 x XLR Input.
connections-timecode-output	1 x XLR Output.
connections-sync-input	1 x Reference input. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
connections-sync-output	1 x Reference Loop Output. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
connections-computer-interface	Thunderbolt 3 (Mac/Windows), PCI Express 4 lane generation 2.
power	2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 100-240V, 50-60Hz.
supported-codecs	AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, DV, DVCPRO, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM, DNxHR, DNxHD, Apple ProRes (all variants), Uncompressed 8/10-bit.
software-included	DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic drivers (Mac/Windows); Media Express, BM Desktop Video Utility, drivers (Linux).
software-applications	Nuke, Edius, Sony Catalyst, Tools On Air, Softron, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Resolume, Vegas Pro, OBS, vMix, ProPresenter, Flame, Zoom, etc.
software-internal-software-upgrade	Firmware built into software driver. Loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
sdi-video-standards	SD (NTSC/PAL), HD (720p,1080p,1080i,PsF), 2K, UHD, 4K DCI, 3D formats.
sdi-compliance	SMPTE 259M, 274M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M, 425M, 435, 2048-1, 2081, 2082, ST2108-1, ITU-R BT.656, BT.601.
sdi-metadata-support	RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning.
sdi-audio-sampling	48 kHz, 24-bit.
sdi-video-sampling	4:4:4, 4:2:2.
sdi-color-space	REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
hdr-support-sdi	HDR metadata packing, HLG, PQ.
hdmi-video-standards	SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 3D formats.
hdmi-audio-sampling	48 kHz, 24-bit.
hdmi-video-sampling	4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0.
hdmi-color-space	REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
hdr-support-hdmi	HDR static metadata packing, HLG, PQ.
hdmi-configuration	HDMI 2.0b, Deep Color, HDR, auto-configures to connected display.
multiple-rate-support	HDMI/SDI switchable between SD/HD/UHD/4K. Component analog switchable between SD/HD.
copy-protection	HDMI input cannot capture copy protected sources.
hardware-frame-buffer	ARGB, BGRA (8-bit RGB 4:4:4:4), r210 (10-bit RGB 4:4:4), R12B/L (12-bit RGB 4:4:4), 2vuy (8-bit YUV 4:2:2), v210 (10-bit YUV 4:2:2).
color-precision	8/10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30; 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2 all standards.
computer-capture	2 x Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Gen 2, SDK included.
control	Built-in panel (14 input buttons, 5” display). 2 x RS-422 deck control.
processing	Real-time H.265 encoder, UHD down conversion, HD up/cross conversion, real-time effects, 3D processing.
physical-installation	Requires Thunderbolt/PCIe slot. PCIe Gen 3 cable kit sold separately.
operating-systems	Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later, Windows 10/11, Linux.
power-requirements	2 x Internal 100-240V AC.
environmental-operating-temperature	5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F).
environmental-storage-temperature	-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F).
environmental-relative-humidity	0% to 90% non-condensing.
whats-included	UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3, Welcome wallet with QR code, DaVinci Resolve SD card.