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The UltraStudio 4K Mini is a compact and versatile capture and playback solution for broadcast, post-production, and live video workflows. Designed to deliver exceptional performance, it supports high-resolution video formats up to 4K DCI at 60fps with 10-bit color depth. Whether you're editing, color grading, or live streaming, the UltraStudio 4K Mini provides seamless integration into professional environments.
Featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the UltraStudio 4K Mini offers ultra-fast data transfer, ensuring smooth workflows even with demanding video formats. It includes comprehensive input and output options such as 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connections, making it compatible with a wide range of video and audio equipment. With built-in hardware encoding for H.265 and ProRes, this device ensures efficient workflows without compromising on quality.
The UltraStudio 4K Mini supports advanced HDR formats, enhancing video quality with superior brightness, contrast, and color accuracy. Designed to work seamlessly with professional editing software like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, it is a reliable solution for modern video production pipelines. Compact and lightweight, it fits easily into portable and studio setups, making it ideal for both on-location and in-studio productions.
Key Features
- Supports 4K DCI at 60fps with 10-bit Color Depth
Delivers high-quality video capture and playback for professional workflows. - Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
Offers ultra-fast data transfer for seamless operation with high-resolution formats. - Comprehensive I/O Options
Includes 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connections for versatile compatibility. - Hardware Encoding for H.265 and ProRes
Ensures efficient file sizes while maintaining high-quality video output. - Advanced HDR Support
Enhances video quality with lifelike brightness, contrast, and color. - Compact and Portable Design
Lightweight and durable, ideal for on-location or studio use.
Why Choose the UltraStudio 4K Mini?
The UltraStudio 4K Mini is an all-in-one solution for high-quality video capture and playback. Its advanced features, robust connectivity, and compatibility with professional software make it the perfect choice for broadcast, post-production, and live video applications.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: BDLKULSDMINI4KEAN: 9338716006087
- In The Box -
- UltraStudio 4K Mini
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
- Product Specifications -
Connections
- SDI Video Inputs
1 - SDI Video Outputs
2x program out, 1x loop out. - SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. - Analog Video Inputs
Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component is switchable between SD and 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
1x 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
1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s). - SD Card Reader
UHS-I and UHS-II compatible. - Computer Interface
Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) with 45W host charging capability.
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.
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 & [REC]Marker.
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* (*Playback only)
- 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
- 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
4:2:2, 4:4:4 - SDI Color 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 Color 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 Color Precision
8, 10 and 12-bit - HDMI Configuration
HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color 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.
Processing
- Real Time Effects
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. 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 and playback. 3D capture supported via HDMI input only. - Physical Installation
Requires a computer with a Thunderbolt™ 3 port. Please check Blackmagic support pages on their site to see the full system requirements.
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions
8.27in L x 7in W x 1.8in D - Weight
2.65lb
Operating Systems
- Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.
- Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, all 64-bit.
- Linux
Power Requirements
- Power Supply
1x Internal 100 - 240V AC - Power Usage
75.3W max
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.
