Description
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the world’s most advanced capture and playback solution for PCI Express and Thunderbolt computers! It features incredibly fast 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, advanced 12G‑SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for working at up to 60 frames per second with deep color, 12‑bit RGB, support for 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!
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.
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.