Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini

Compact SD/HD/2K/4K frame grabber with Thunderbolt 3, 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 port

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The UltraStudio 4K Mini is a compact, high-performance Thunderbolt 3 portable capture and playback solution from Blackmagic Design. Featuring the latest broadcast technology, this model has 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and analogue connectivity.

Compact SD/HD/2K/4K frame grabber with Thunderbolt 3, 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 port

Overview

The Portable 4K Acquisition Solution by Blackmagic Design

TheUltraStudio 4K Mini is a compact, high-performance Thunderbolt 3 portable capture and playback solution from Blackmagic Design. Featuring the latest broadcast technology, this model has 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and analogue connectivity. The UltraStudio gives you broadcast-quality 8- and 10-bit high dynamic range acquisition in all formats up to 4K DCI at 60p, and 12-bit high dynamic range acquisition in all formats up to 4K DCI at 30p. Its front panel features push buttons, an LCD display for monitoring and setup, an XLR microphone input and a ¼" headphone jack. TheUltraStudio 4K Mini includes a USB port for connecting a keyboard or mouse. In addition, it will act as a trickle charge for your laptop when connected to the Thunderbolt 3 port, and even incorporates an SD card reader for instant access to your camera cards!

Thunderbolt 3

Based on revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, theUltraStudio 4K Mini connects to your computer with a single, high-speed connection cable that has the bandwidth to support ultra-high resolution video formats.

This technology ensures low latency and precise timing, giving you excellent capture and playback. Power is supplied directly through the Thunderbolt 3 connection, making this Blackmagic Design model a portable and convenient everyday solution.

Extensive Connectivity

TheUltraStudio 4K Mini offers a connection to a wide range of video equipment. It features an SDI input and output, an HDMI output for monitoring on TVs and projectors, and an analogue balanced and YUV/NTSC/PAL analogue video input for archiving content from older analogue broadcast recorders. In addition, the two SDI outputs can carry fill and key signals! It includes a reference input for synchronising playback to broadcast systems as well as RS-422 remote control. The UltraStudio 4K Mini also features an additional HDMI input and a balanced analogue audio output for studio audio monitoring.

Key Features :

  • High-end acquisition and playback module
  • Compact design
  • Computer Interface: Thunderbolt 3 with 45W power support
  • Connections: HDMI 2.0, Thunderbolt 3, 12G-SDI, YUV input, RS-422, USB-C 3.1 Gen1 (up to 5 Gb/s), 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack
  • SD card reader: UHS-I and UHS-II compatible
  • Video standards : SD, HD, 2K, UHD, 4K
  • Video sampling: 4:2:2 / 4:4:4
  • Compatibility: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit); Linux; Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software included: 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.
  • Weight : 1.2 Kg
  • Dimensions : 210 x 177 x 46.1 mm
  • 3 years manufacturer's warranty
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General information

Product name

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini

Brand

Blackmagic Design

Model

BDLKULSDMINI4K

Technical specifications

Bus

Thunderbolt 3

Autonomous

No

Video standard

NTSC
PAL

Digital video format

AVCHD
DVCPRO
DVCPRO HD
HDV

Audio outputs

None

Video inputs

1 X SDI SD/HD (BNC Female)
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI 2.0 Female
Component 3x BNC Female

Video outputs

2 X SDI SD/HD (BNC Female)
1 X HDMI 2.0 Female

Audio input

2 X Line IN (6.35mm Jack)

Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Linux
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Windows 7 64 bits
Windows 8.1 64 bits

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

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