Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

Product Highlights

• 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe I/O
• Advanced 4K 60p RGB/Stereoscopic Ingest
• 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections
• 4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES/EBU Audio
• Reference, Timecode, RS-422 Ports
• 4:4:4 Sampling
• Real-Time H.265 Encoding
• LCD Preview Screen
• Wide Mac/Windows Software Compatibility
• 2 RU Form Factor; Dual Built-In PSUs
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• A faster upgrade to its predecessor, the UltraStudio 4K Extreme, Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is built with a Thunderbolt 3 interface, which features a 40 Gbps transfer rate that better supports 4K ingest when working in RGB or stereoscopic formats. The super high speed of Thunderbolt 3 is fast enough for the highest bit depth HDR uncompressed RGB 4K and stereoscopic formats, such as those used for high end feature films. Like the previous model, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 still offers PCIe, 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connections, 4:4:4 sampling, and real-time H.265 encoding. It supports 4K DCI and UHD footage in up to 60 fps.

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 has a 2 RU rackmountable form factor with the primary connectivity on the back panel. For local monitoring, it offers an LCD preview screen and basic controls on the front panel.

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can be useful for non-linear editing applications, on-set acquisition, VFX, audio post-production, live-streaming, color-grading, live-production applications, and more.

  Two SD cards are included with the device that feature the following Blackmagic applications: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS X/Windows 7, 8, and 10/Linux, and DaVinci Resolve (formerly known as DaVinci Resolve Lite).

  40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 has all the same powerful features of UltraStudio 4K Extreme, but in addition has a Thunderbolt 3 interface capable of up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds over a single cable.

  Advanced 4K 60p Capture & Playback

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for working with large 60 fps, 12-bit, 4K files. A built-in hardware encoder can convert video in real-time to H.265, which is the distribution format for Ultra HD. Offering a very wide range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can be used with virtually any camera, deck, router, or display.

  Analog and Digital Connections

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 features Thunderbolt 3, super-fast 12G-SDI with loop outputs, HDMI 2.0, analog component, 4-channel XLR audio, 2-channel AES/EBU audio, reference, timecode, and RS-422 serial deck control connections. It's also designed with two optical fiber cages and a PCIe connection for expansion.

  12G-SDI

  The fast speed of 12G-SDI means UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 can support both capture and playback of Ultra HD and 4K 60p over a single BNC cable. Because the 12G-SDI connections are multi-rate, you can still connect to all your existing equipment. UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 even supports dual link 12G-SDI so you can do stereoscopic and simultaneous fill and key all in real time.

  Style and Durability

  The elegant front panel has an integrated color LCD and easy-access video and audio input buttons.

  Software Compatibility

  UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is supported by a huge range of software applications for Mac OS X. And for Windows you get access to a lot of software as well because UltraStudio supports WDM, DirectShow, and QuickTime. Supported applications include: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion Icon, Fusion 8, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Photoshop CC, Nuke, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Softron OnTheAir, MovieRecorder and OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Live Encoder, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidblaster Pro/Studio/Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity, and InfoCaster.

  
  

  Specifications :

  SDI Video Input	2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K  Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4  2D/3D switchable
  SDI Video Loop	4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs
  SDI Video Output	2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K  Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4  2D/3D switchable
  SDI Video Repeated Output	2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K  Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4  2D/3D switchable
  Optical Fiber Input/Output	Upgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber
  HDMI Video Input	HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
  HDMI Video Output	HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
  Analog Video Input	1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
  Analog Video Output	1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC
  SDI Audio Input	16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K
  SDI Audio Output	16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K
  HDMI Audio Input	8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K
  HDMI Audio Output	8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K
  Analog Audio Input	4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors
  Analog Audio Output	4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors
  AES/EBU Audio Input	2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector
  AES/EBU Audio Output	2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector
  Mic Input	1 x 48 V microphone input via XLR connector  Phantom power switchable via software control
  Timecode Input	1 x XLR input
  Timecode Output	1 x XLR output
  Sync Input	1 x Reference input  Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD
  Sync Output	1 x Reference loop output  Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD
  Device Control	2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports  Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control
  Computer Interface	Thunderbolt 3, PCI Express
  Power	2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet  120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
  Codecs	Supports:  AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, 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
  Internal Software Upgrade	Firmware built into software driver  Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software
  SD Format Support	SDI:  525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL  HDMI:  525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL
  HD Format Support	SDI:  1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x 1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60  HDMI:  1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60
  2K Format Support	SDI:  2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25
  Ultra HD Format Support	SDI:  3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60  HDMI:  3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60
  4K Format Support	SDI:  4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25  HDMI:  4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24
  SDI Compliance