Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio 4K Thunderbolt 2
Features
- 1RU Rack Mount & Table-Top I/O Device
- 2x 20Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 Ports
- DCI/UHD 4K 4:2:2 Up to 30p by 1x 6G-SDI
- DCI/UHD 4K 4:2:2 50p-60p by 2x 6G-SDI
- DCI/UHD 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI
Description
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt 2 is an external 1RU/table-top I/O device with two 20Gb/s Thunderbolt ports. It captures DCI 4K 4:2:2 or UHD 4K YUV 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI up to 30p and by dual-link 6G-SDI from 50p to 60p; 1080p RGB 4:4:4 by single-link 3G-SDI; 1080p 4:2:2 by single-link HD-SDI; 1080p 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI; and DCI/UHD 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI. 4K can be input/output compressed and uncompressed. The SDI inputs also support dual-channel 2D/3D stereoscopic workflows. UltraStudio 4K is capable of hardware-based HD down/up/cross conversion.
The other connections are Component and Composite on BNC, 2-channel analogue audio on XLR, 2-channel AES/EBU audio on BNC, timecode input and output on XLR, Blackburst and Tri-Sync, and RS-422 deck control. A colour LCD and six quick-access video and audio input buttons are built in on the front panel.
Features
4K, 1080p, 3D Input & Output
- DCI 4K 4:2:2 or UHD 4K YUV 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI
- DCI 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI
- 1080p RGB 4:4:4 by single-link 3G-SDI
- 1080p 4:2:2 by single-link HD-SDI
- 1080p 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI
- Dual-channel 2D/3D stereoscopic by SDI
4K Compressed or Uncompressed
UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt 2 supports popular compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD as well as 10-bit uncompressed video. When working with uncompressed video all captured images are a perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source without any quality loss. Get the sharpest keying with green screens, cleanest compositions, superior colour correction, and more.
Work in 10-Bit 4:4:4
UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt 2 features built-in 6G-SDI connections that operate at four times the speed of regular HD-SDI, meaning you can capture Ultra HD and 4K with only one BNC cable instead of four. This high bandwidth connection is perfect for full colour resolution 4:4:4 video, which is great for video effects and high frame rate video up to 1080p60. UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt 2 also supports dual stream 3D with capture and playback of two independent channels.
The Power of Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt ensures low latency and highly accurate time synchronisation for high quality capture and playback. UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt 2 features 20Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 with loop through and dual link 6G-SDI, the combination perfect for 3D stereoscopic workflows, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K.
Supported Codecs
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, 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, and Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Supported Applications
Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in / live:cut / just:play / just:live, Softron OnTheAir Video/ MovieRecorder / OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidcaster Pro / Studio / Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, and Harris Infocaster.
Specifications
| SDI Video Input | 2x 10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD/4K (2D/3D switchable) Supports 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4 4K and 1080p formats supported: DCI / UHD 4K 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI 1080p RGB 4:4:4 by single-link 3G-SDI 1080p 4:2:2 by single-link HD-SDI 1080p 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI |
| SDI Video Loop | 2x reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI |
| SDI Video Output | 2x 10-bit SD/HD/3G/Ultra HD/4K (2D/3D switchable) Supports 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4 4K and 1080p formats supported: DCI / UHD 4K 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI 1080p RGB 4:4:4 by single-link 3G-SDI 1080p 4:2:2 by single-link HD-SDI 1080p 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI |
| Analogue Video Input | 1x Component YUV on 3 BNCs 1x Composite on 1 BNC |
| Analogue Video Output | 1x Component YUV on 3 BNCs 1x composite on 1 BNC |
| HDMI Video Input | 1x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing, Ultra HD, and 4K support 4K format supported: DCI 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI |
| HDMI Video Output | 1x HDMI type A connector including 3D frame packing, Ultra HD, and 4K support 4K format supported: DCI 4K 4:2:2 by HDMI |
| Analogue Audio Input | 2 channels of professional balanced analogue audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connections |
| Analogue Audio Output | 2 channels of professional balanced analogue audio via XLR connectors |
| AES/EBU Audio Input | 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate convertor on BNC connectors |
| AES/EBU Audio Output | 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate convertor on BNC connector |
| SDI Audio Input | 8 channels embedded in SD 16 channels embedded in HD 16 channels embedded in Ultra HD and 4K |
| SDI Audio Output | 8 channels embedded in SD 16 channels embedded in HD 16 channels embedded in Ultra HD and 4K |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 channels embedded in SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K |
| Timecode Input | 1x XLR for LTC input |
| Timecode Output | 1x XLR for LTC output |
| Sync Input | Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD |
| Device Control | Sony compatible RS-422 deck control port Serial ports Tx/Rx direction reversible under software control |
| Computer Interface | 2x 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, 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 |
| Supported Applications | Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in / live:cut / just:play / just:live, Softron OnTheAir Video/ MovieRecorder / OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidcaster Pro / Studio / Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Harris Infocaster |
| Internal Software Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software. |
| 4K Format Support | SDI: 3840x2160p/23.98, 3840x2160p/24, 3840x2160p/25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 3840x2160p50, 3840x2160p59.94, 3840x2160p60, 4096x2160p23.98, 4096x2160p24, 4096x2160p25, 4096x2160p29.97, 4096x2160p30, 4096x2160p50, 4096x2160p59.94, 4096x2160p60 HDMI: 3840x2160p/23.98, 3840x2160p/24, 3840x2160p/25, 3840x2160p29.97, 3840x2160p30, 4096x2160p23.98, 4096x2160p24 |
| HD Format Support | SDI: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60 HDMI: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i59.94, 1080p59.94, 1080i60, and 1080p60 |
| SD Format Support | SDI: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC HDMI: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC |
| Compliance | SDI: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 HDMI: HDMI 1.4b |
| SDI Video Sampling | HD and 4K at up to 30p at 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (anything above 30p in either HD or UHD will be sampled at 4:2:2) |
| Colour Precision | SDI / HDMI: 10-bit |
| SDI Colour Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit |
| SDI Metadata Support | VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file HD RP188 Closed captioning |
| HDMI Resolution | Pixel for pixel up to 4K resolutions |
| HDMI Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real-time |
| 3D Processing | Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback |
| HD Down Conversion | Built in, high quality hardware down convertor 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 analogue video to Component and choose HD or SD output. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and centre 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 analogue. |
| HD Cross Conversion | Built in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD on playback. |
| Real Time Effects | Apple Final Cut Pro internal effects Adobe Premiere Pro Mercury Playback Engine effects Avid Media Composer internal effects |
| System Requirements | Mac with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2, and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, or later |
| Power | 1x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 45°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
| Safety Compliance | FCC, COE, C-Tick |
| Dimensions | 48.2 x 14.2 x 4.4 cm |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
In The Box
- Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio 4K Thunderbolt 2
- Software CD featuring:
- Media Express
- Disk Speed Test
- LiveKey
- Blackmagic System Preferences
- Blackmagic Driver on Mac OS X
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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Details
- Product: Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio 4K Thunderbolt 2
- Manufacturer: Blackmagic
- Model: BDLKULSR4K/2
- SKU: BDLKULSR4K/2
- RM Product #: 14785
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