Product Overview
Using Thunderbolt 3 connections for transferring data to the host computer at up to 40Gb/s, Blackmagic Design's UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features 12G-SDI with loop outputs for working with 2160p60 over a single cable. Now you can use the latest desktop workstations and laptop computers with extremely high end video from anywhere using a single, thin Thunderbolt 3 cable.
The UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the world’s most advanced capture and playback solution for PCI Express and Thunderbolt computers that supports HDR workflows via HDMI 2.0a and extremely large 4K frame sizes. Featuring the widest range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 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!
Featuring the widest range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 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.
NOTE: Blackmagic does not include IEC cables on this product. We recommend also buying a C2G 03133, a 6’ IEC universal power cable.
Includes
- UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- SD card with software and manual
- DaVinci Resolve SD card
- Software: DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, 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.
Features
- Supports 4K 60p capture and playback using 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections.
- Built in high performance hardware codec for H.265 encoding.
- Supports 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB 4K for high end color correction and VFX.
- 3D capture and playback via SDI and HDMI.
- Analog Component and dedicated NTSC/PAL in and out.
- 4 channel balanced analog audio in and out. Additional RCA HiFi audio in.
- 2 channel AES/EBU unbalanced audio in and out.
- Professional Mic input with phantom power selector and full input gain control.
- Timecode in and out on XLR connectors.
- Genlock/tri-sync input & output.
- 2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control.
- Includes hardware down conversion of Ultra HD to HD on playback.
- Includes hardware SD and HD keying.
- Connects with both Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe
- Includes free DaVinci Resolve software.
- Includes free developer SDK
- Elegant 2 rack unit design, with removable ears so it can be used in a rack or sit on a desk.
Specifications
- Supported Codecs: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF 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.
- Hardware Frame Buffer: v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B,R12L (12 bit RGB).
- Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
- Computer Capture: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 for Mac and Windows plus PCI Express Gen 2 for Mac, Windows and Linux. Includes Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK.
- Control:
- Built in Control Panel: 14 buttons for input selection. 5 inch color display.
- Device Control: 2 x RS-422 deck control.
- Processing:
- Encoding
- Ultra HD Down Conversion
- HD to SD Down Conversion
- HD Up Conversion
- HD Cross Conversion
- Real Time Effects
- Colorspace Conversion
- 3D Processing
- Operating Systems:
- Mac:
- Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
- Windows: Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit
- Linux
- Power Requirements: 2 x Internal 120 - 240V AC
- EMC Certifications: FCC, CE and C-Tick.
- Physical:
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.46 x 19 x 9.52 in
- Weight: 8.60 lbs
- Environmental:
- 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
Notes
For complete specifications and additional info, please consult the documentations tab.
