Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini

UltraStudio 4K Mini - recorder / player

Hate the recorder, not the player Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini is a powerful Thunderbolt 4K recorder and player that can be used for streaming. It features 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and analogue connections with broadcast quality. 8,10 and 12 bit dynamic range in all formats from SD quality to 4K DCI quality at up to 60 frames per second. In addition, the built-in SD card reader allows you to download camera media directly to your computer and start editing immediately.

Professional-level recording and playback for any workflow. Whether you work on set or in post, Ultrastudio enables broadcast and digital cinema recording and playback at a level to suit every need. UltraStudio is perfect for editing, colour and visual effects, live recording and monitoring during production. 12G SDI models support the latest HDR formats giving the high-end colour editor everything they need to get the job done.

UltraStudio 4K Mini - technical specifications

• SDI video inputs: 1
• SDI video outputs: 2 x program out, 1 x loop out
• SDI Rates 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• Analog Video Inputs Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component video interchangeable SD/HD
• Analog Audio Inputs 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4-inch Jack connectors
• Analog Audio Outputs 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4-inch Jack connectors
• SDI Audio Inputs 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K
• SDI Audio Outputs 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K
• HDMI 2.0b Video Inputs 1
• HDMI 2.0b Video Outputs 1
• HDMI Audio Inputs 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K
• HDMI Audio Outputs 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K
• Mic Input 1 x XLR microphone input. 48V Phantom Power switchable via software control
• Sync Input Tri-Sync or Black Burst
• Device Control Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
• USB 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s)
• SD Card Reader UHS-I and UHS-II compatible
• Thunderbolt™ 3 computer interface (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) with 45W host charging capability
• Dimensions: 210 x 177 x 46.1mm
• Weight: 1.2kg

Supported codecs:

• AVC-Intra,
• AVCHD, Canon
• F MPEG2
• Digital SLR
• DV- NTSC
• DV-PAL
• DVCPRO50
• DVCPROHD
• DPX
• HDV
• HEVC
• XDCAM EX
• XDCAM HD
• XDCAM HD422
• DNxHR & DNxHD
• 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

The software that comes with it:

• DaVinci Resolve
• Media Express
• Disk Speed Test
• LiveKey
• Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility
• Blackmagic driver
• Media Express
• Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility

SDI Video Standards:

• SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards 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 Video Standards 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
• 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD video standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p6
• 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
• 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60
• DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
• 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
• SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10 and SMPTE ST2108-1
• SDI Metadata Support RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
• Multiple Rate Support SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/UHD and 4K
• SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
• SDI Video Sampling C4:2:2, 4:4:4
• SDI Colour Precision 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in 2D modes up to 4Kp30 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 2D modes
• 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in 3D modes up to 2Kp60 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 3D modes.

SDI Colour Space REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020

HDMI Video Standards

• SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
• 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD video standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D video standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
• 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
• 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
• HDMI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit
• HDMI Video Sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
• HDMI Colour Precision 8, 10 and 12-bit
• HDMI Configuration HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Colour and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display
• Multiple Rate Support HDMI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K
• Copy Protection HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content