Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K 2 Capture & Playback Device

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Description

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K 2 I-O Device

Rack mount Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 based capture and playback "break out box" with latest high performance technology including 4:4:4 and dual channel 3D stereoscopic, Ultra HD and 4K capture and playback. UltraStudio 4K is the solution you need when doing high performance work that demands quality. Packed with the latest SDI, HDMI and analog video, timecode connections, as well as AES/EBU, balanced and unbalanced analog audio. There is no better solution for video capture and playback!

Specifications:

    Connections

  • SDI Video Inputs: 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.
  • SDI Video Outputs: 2 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K and 2D/3D switchable. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s single link and dual link.
  • SDI Video Loop: 2 x reclocked 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s.
  • Analog Video Inputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs. 1 x composite on 1 BNC.
  • Analog Video Outputs: 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs. 1 x composite on 1 BNC.
  • Analog Audio Inputs: 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connections.
  • Analog Audio Outputs: 2 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.
  • AES/EBU Audio Inputs: 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector.
  • AES/EBU Audio Outputs: 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter 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: 1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing and Ultra HD support.
  • HDMI Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing and Ultra HD support.
  • HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
  • HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K.
  • Timecode Input: 1 x XLR for LTC Input.
  • Timecode Output: 1 x XLR for LTC Output.
  • Sync Input: 1 x Reference input. Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
  • Device Control: Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
  • Computer Interface: Thunderbolt™ or Thunderbolt™ 2
  • Supported Codecs

  • AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, 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: 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, 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: 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
    2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
  • Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50*, 2160p59.94*, 2160p60*
    *Output only
  • 4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p, 4K DCI 25p
  • 3D Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30,
    1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
    2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
    2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
  • SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, 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: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4*
    *4K is 4:2:2
  • SDI Color Precision: 10-bit YUV up to 4K, 12-bit* RGB in HD and 2K
    *Output only
  • SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
  • 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*
    • *Output only
  • 4K Video Standards: 4K DCI 23.98p, 4K DCI 24p
  • 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 Precision: 10-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in HD and 4K.
  • HDMI Configuration: HDMI 1.4b. Automatically configures to connected display.
  • Multiple Rate Support: HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.
  • HDMI Resolution: Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions.
  • Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
  • Processing

  • HD to SD Down Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD-SDI on SDI A output, SD-SDI on SDI B output and Composite and S-Video when working in HD video formats on playback. Switch analog video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
  • HD Up Conversion: Built-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI, HDMI and component analog.
  • HD Cross Conversion: Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback.
  • Real Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Pl

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