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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

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-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.