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The UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the ultimate capture and playback solution for broadcast, live production, and post-production professionals. Designed with cutting-edge technology, it delivers exceptional performance for high-resolution workflows, supporting formats up to 4K DCI at 60fps and 12-bit color depth. Whether you're capturing, editing, or grading, the UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 provides unparalleled video and audio quality.
Featuring advanced Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe connectivity, this device ensures ultra-fast data transfer for seamless integration into demanding production setups. It supports a wide range of input and output connections, including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, analog, and AES/EBU audio, making it compatible with virtually any broadcast and production environment. Additionally, its 12G-SDI connections enable handling of high-frame-rate 4K workflows and even 8K resolutions with optional upgrades.
The UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is built for flexibility and supports the most popular codecs, including ProRes, DNxHD, and uncompressed formats. With HDR support, it enhances visual fidelity by delivering stunning brightness, contrast, and color accuracy. Seamlessly integrating with professional software like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer, it provides a reliable and versatile solution for any video production pipeline.
Key Features
- Supports 4K DCI at 60fps and 12-bit Color Depth
Delivers exceptional video quality for high-resolution workflows. - Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe Connectivity
Ensures ultra-fast data transfer for seamless integration into demanding setups. - Comprehensive Input and Output Options
Includes 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, analog, and AES/EBU audio for maximum compatibility. - HDR Support for Stunning Visuals
Delivers enhanced brightness, contrast, and color depth for professional-quality video. - Codec Flexibility
Compatible with ProRes, DNxHD, and uncompressed formats for versatile workflows. - Seamless Software Integration
Works with DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. - 8K Support with Optional Upgrades
Future-proof your production pipeline with the ability to handle 8K resolutions.
Why Choose the UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3?
The UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the ultimate capture and playback device, offering unmatched performance, versatility, and reliability for professionals. With its advanced connectivity, HDR support, and seamless integration into leading software, it's the perfect choice for high-end video production.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: BDLKULSR4KEXTR/3EAN: 9338716003857
- In The Box -
- UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
- DaVinci Resolve SD card
- Product Specifications -
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.
- 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.
- SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
- Optical SDI: Supports 2 optional SMPTE modules.
- SDI Video Loop: 4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs.
- 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.
- Analog Video Inputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
- Analog Video Outputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.
- Analog Audio Inputs: 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors.
- Analog Audio Outputs: 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
- Optical Fiber Inputs/Outputs (Optional): 2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber.
- AES/EBU Audio Inputs: 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector.
- AES/EBU Audio Outputs: 2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector.
- SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
- SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K.
- HDMI Video Inputs: HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
- HDMI Video Outputs: HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60
- HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
- HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
- Mic Input: 1 x 48V 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. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
- Sync Output: 1 x Reference Loop Output. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
- Computer Interface: Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS and 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, 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 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Software
- 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.
- Internal Software Upgrade: Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
Software Applications
- DaVinci Resolve
- Fusion
- Final Cut Pro X
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC
- Avid Media Composer
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Avid Pro Tools
- Steinberg Cubase
- Steinberg Nuendo
- Adobe Photoshop CC
Other supported applications include: The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch, Burst Video WebClip2Go, Burst Video [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom.
HDR and REC 2020 playback and capture is application dependent, check with your software vendor.
These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
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, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 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, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 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, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
- 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
- 3D Video Standards
- 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48
- 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48, 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI
- 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48
- 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI
- SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 435, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2081-11, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE ST2108-1, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601.
- SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
- SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
- SDI Video Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2
- SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
- HDR Support: HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
- SDI Configuration: SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3Gb/s via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12Gb/s on SDI A or dual link 6Gb/s on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output downconverted HD.
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, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- HDMI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 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: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
- HDMI Configuration: HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
- Multiple Rate Support: HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.
- Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Hardware Frame Buffer
- ARGB, BGRA (8-bit RGB 4:4:4:4), r210 (10-bit RGB 4:4:4), R12B and R12L (12-bit RGB 4:4:4) up to 2160p30.
- 2vuy (8-bit YUV 4:2:2) and v210 (10-bit YUV 4:2:2) in all modes.
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: Hardware based real time H.265 encoder.
- Ultra HD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD-only TV.
- HD to SD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD with down-converted signal on SDI output B, Component and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3.
- HD Up Conversion: Built in, high quality software up converter from SD to HD on input. Selectable between 16:9 Zoom or anamorphic.
- HD Cross Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720p on playback.
- Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
- Colorspace Conversion: Hardware based real time.
- 3D Processing: Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback.
- Physical Installation: Requires a computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCI Express slot. Blackmagic PCI Express Cable Kit available separately for high speed PCI Express Gen 3 connection.
Operating Systems
- Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
- Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11.
- Linux
Power Requirements
- 2 x Internal 100 - 240V AC
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 19in x 9.52in x 3.46in
- Weight: 8.60 lbs
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Hassle Free Returns
At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.
Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.
Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.
How to return or exchange an item:
- In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
- To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
- To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
- Place the original package into a shipping carton.
- Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
- Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
- The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
- Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
- Send pre-authorized returns to:
Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
2875 E. Patrick Lane, Suite O
Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.
Rules:
- All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition,
unopened in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories. 15% restocking fee on any opened items. If you are going to return, do not open the box. - 25% restocking fee on LitePanels, Anton Bauer and Sachtler returns.
- Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
- Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
- RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
- Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.
*No Return/Exchange On:
- No Returns on Blackmagic Design purchases.
- Any Electronically Delivered Software
- 3D Printers & Accessories
- Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
- Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
- Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.
