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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro
- Price: $850.25
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- B&H # BLUSP
- Mfr# BDLKULSPRO
Product Highlights
- High Speed - USB 3.0 (4.8 Gb/s)
- Full 10 Bit Video
- Built-in Up, Down, & Cross Converter
- Clutter-free Design
- Built-in Hardware SD Keyer
- More HD Real-time Effects
- Powerful Image Processor
- Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects
- Includes Photoshop/Media Express
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro has a built-in USB 3.0 interface that offers high-speed connectivity (4.8 Gb/s); it transmits high-quality uncompressed 10 bit HD video with maximum real-time effects and the audio level meters help in accurate audio level calibration. With an innovative design, the UltraStudio Pro has a clean front-look having all the cables hidden. Made of solid metal, the unit is strong to withstand most harsh broadcast environments.
With a powerful image processor for 10 bit quality hardware up, down, and cross conversion, the UltraStudio Pro allows quick editing and deployment in SD, 720HD, or 1080HD resolutions so that CPU time is dedicated to real-time effects.
Adobe Premiere Pro's 8 audio channels prove useful for high-quality, 5.1 surround sound editing. The unit includes a full suite of Premiere Pro plug-ins with deck control and full support for 8 and 10 bit uncompressed AVI and QuickTime files, and Motion JPEG. Adobe After Effects makes for quality broadcast graphics and animation. Special Photoshop plug-ins can directly capture and output still frames from within the Photoshop application itself. The Media Express software allows you to batch capture and playback DPX, uncompressed YUV, and MJPEG files. With the SD digital internal keyer you can key RGBA images over the video input.
You can connect the UltraStudio Pro to cameras and digital set top boxes via HDMI and get quality video from cameras. Video and audio connections include 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component, composite, s-video, 4-channel analog audio, down converted SD-SDI output, 2 channel AES/ EBU audio, genlock/tri-sync, and RS-422 deck control connections.
Advanced Broadcast Technology
- Offers more video and audio connections, high-quality up, down, and cross conversion, full 10 bit video, internal SD keying
- Includes a massive number of video and audio connections including 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component, composite, s-video, 4 channels XLR analog audio, 2 channels AES/EBU audio with sample rate converter, genlock/tri-sync, and RS-422 deck control connections
- Includes a broadcast quality 7'/2m breakout cable
- An independent SDI output down converted for simultaneous HD and SD monitoring
- The built-in up, down, and cross converter lets you edit once and deploy in SD, 720HD, or 1080HD so that all CPU time is dedicated to real-time effects
Design
- Comes with a clean front-look, hiding the cables behind the unit
- Built-in audio and video connections keep your studio neat
- Includes audio level meters for accurate audio level calibration
- Chassis is machined from solid metal with high-grip silicon feet, that provides the unit enough strength to withstand harsh broadcast environments
Connection
- Connects to a massive range of video and audio equipment for capture and playback in SD and HD
- Separate connections for 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component, composite, s-video, 2 channels of AES/EBU with sample rate converter, 4 channels of XLR analog audio, down converted SD-SDI output, genlock/trisync and deck control
- Ideal for HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, televisions
Incredible Speed USB 3.0 and More HD Real-time Effects
- The SuperSpeed USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than regular USB, allows high-quality 10 bit HD video capture and playback
- A running speed of 4.8 Gb/s easily handles the highest quality 10 bit uncompressed 1080HD video
- Supports x58 series or better Windows computers
- Does not waste CPU time compressing video just for playback
- All CPU time is dedicated to HD real-time effects
Powerful Image Processor
- Includes a fast video processor for incredible 10 bit quality hardware up, down, and cross conversion
- Allows to edit once and deploy in SD, 720HD, or 1080HD so that all CPU time is dedicated to real-time effects
- Allows to select between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and pillar-box 4:3 video
- Down conversion, when working in HD video, lets you monitor in SD and HD at the same time with s-video and composite video outputs active
Adobe Premiere Pro
- Includes a full suite of Premiere Pro plug-ins with deck control and full support for 8 and 10 bit uncompressed AVI and QuickTime files, plus Motion JPEG
- Supports Premiere Pro's 8 channels of audio, making for high-quality 5.1 surround sound editing
- Includes features such as RT effects, RS-422 deck control, and frame accurate batch capture
Adobe After Effects
- Useful for graphics and animation
- Provides full RAM preview playback
- You can use Media Express with After Effects for capture and playback in QuickTime, AVI and even DPX files
Adobe Photoshop
- Includes special Photoshop plug-ins, allowing you to directly capture and output still frames from within the Photoshop application itself
- You can use 'keying to export' and live key graphics from the video input using Photoshop alpha channels
- You can see the correct color and the effects of video interlace and field movement by outputting Photoshop graphics from the unit
Media Express Software
- Allows you to batch capture and playback DPX, uncompressed YUV and MJPEG files
- Allows you to create your own playlist
- Supports CMX EDL import and export, frame accurate deck control via RS-422 and will even insert and assemble to tape
- Allows you to grab still frames from your deck
Direct HDMI Connections
- Gets connected to cameras and digital set top boxes via HDMI for the highest quality
- HDMI output monitors editing with real-time effects on the latest big screen televisions and video projectors
Built-in Hardware SD Keyer
- Allows you to key RGBA images over the video input
- Used with Blackmagic Design's Photoshop plug-ins, or RGBA animated video software for keying
- Can key over HDMI and analog video
| Connections |
SDI Video In & Out: SD/HD Analog Video In & Out: Component & S-Video & Composite HDMI Video In & Out: Yes SDI Audio In & Out: 16 Channels Analog Audio In & Out: 4 Channels Balanced HDMI Audio In & Out: 8 Channels AES Audio In & Out: 2 Ch In, selectable 6 Ch Out Unbalanced Sample rate converter on input Computer Interface: USB 3.0 |
| Processing |
Color Space Conversion: Hardware based real time HD Down Conversion: Built-in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, composite and s-video when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. 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. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom styles. HD outputs via HD-SDI and component analog HD Cross Conversion: Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD Real time effects: Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed. |
| Standards |
HD Format Support: 1080PsF23.98/24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p23.98/24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,
1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60 SD Format Support: 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC and 480p SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M Video Sampling: 4:2:2 Color Precision: 4:2:2 10-bit Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV 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 Audio Sampling: Television rate of 48kHz at 24 bit Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
50%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Professional quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex projects (3)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
We use it with our Craft Edit system running Win7 64x and Adobe Premiere 6.0 - It looks cool but so far we are less then impressed since it was broken right out of the box. Some of the Audio display LCDs did not work. We have issues working in Adobe Premiere in HD with pops and video stagger. B&H are replacing the product with another - hopefully that along with BlackMagic Support resolves some of the issues?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
I give up! I bought this for my notebook but i had to learn, that that won't work. Too bad.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
built new computer using BlackMagic design suggested parts. great design looks great next to my equipment. Perfect video output from my PMW-EX1r. Must use with raid 0 hard drive setup for good results. The built in live keying works great and is a real time saver for doing watermarked daily proofs
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Desktop Only
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
You would think that you could use this with a laptop. You'd be dead wrong. After looking at all the literature, specs, and talking to both BMD and a sales person I was led to believe that this would work with my new HP Elitebook laptop with built in USB 3.0. WRONG! There are apparently NO existing notebooks that can use this due to bandwidth restrictions on their USB 3.0 ports and precious few USB 3.0 adapters for desktop machines that will work. These limitations should be PLAINLY documented in the info pages for this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
I have been using a Decklink Studio 2 card for about a year or so, and I bought this for a second editing system I was building. The performance and I/O of the UltraStudio matches the Decklink Studio card, but without having to install any hardware in the computer case. Plugging in one USB3 cable is all it takes to install the hardware.
It will only work with x58 Motherboards, but that's not really a con, since you should only be using a x58 MB if you are using CS5.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
If you can get this thing to work good luck.
Please don't buy this product until you have bought a computer that works with it. There are only a few that do. Blackmagic can only recommend motherboards that work with it. It's not cheap and you could be left with a pink elephant if you have not forked out for the appropriate gear to compliment it. USB is here but only just so not many things work with it just yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
We use the UltraSP on set to record, playback, edit and rough composite from a range of video sources, ranging from the RED One to the Phantom to SD video taps from film cameras. So far the system is handling it very well. Also impressive is the simultaneous SD composite, HDSDI and HDMI outputs (we do actually have all three of those formats working simultaneously on set.)
Another unexpected benefit was the ability to use the GPU acceleration in Premiere Pro CS5, making the timeline editor screaming fast and mostly render free even at Uncompressed HD.
For the most part BlackMagic has been responsive to the our needs in the setup process. Like all these systems, you want to stick with the recommended specs and go with hardware RAID 0.
Displaying reviews 1-7
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
50%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Professional quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex projects (3)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
We use it with our Craft Edit system running Win7 64x and Adobe Premiere 6.0 - It looks cool but so far we are less then impressed since it was broken right out of the box. Some of the Audio display LCDs did not work. We have issues working in Adobe Premiere in HD with pops and video stagger. B&H are replacing the product with another - hopefully that along with BlackMagic Support resolves some of the issues?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
I give up! I bought this for my notebook but i had to learn, that that won't work. Too bad.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
built new computer using BlackMagic design suggested parts. great design looks great next to my equipment. Perfect video output from my PMW-EX1r. Must use with raid 0 hard drive setup for good results. The built in live keying works great and is a real time saver for doing watermarked daily proofs
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Desktop Only
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
You would think that you could use this with a laptop. You'd be dead wrong. After looking at all the literature, specs, and talking to both BMD and a sales person I was led to believe that this would work with my new HP Elitebook laptop with built in USB 3.0. WRONG! There are apparently NO existing notebooks that can use this due to bandwidth restrictions on their USB 3.0 ports and precious few USB 3.0 adapters for desktop machines that will work. These limitations should be PLAINLY documented in the info pages for this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
I have been using a Decklink Studio 2 card for about a year or so, and I bought this for a second editing system I was building. The performance and I/O of the UltraStudio matches the Decklink Studio card, but without having to install any hardware in the computer case. Plugging in one USB3 cable is all it takes to install the hardware.
It will only work with x58 Motherboards, but that's not really a con, since you should only be using a x58 MB if you are using CS5.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
If you can get this thing to work good luck.
Please don't buy this product until you have bought a computer that works with it. There are only a few that do. Blackmagic can only recommend motherboards that work with it. It's not cheap and you could be left with a pink elephant if you have not forked out for the appropriate gear to compliment it. USB is here but only just so not many things work with it just yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro:
We use the UltraSP on set to record, playback, edit and rough composite from a range of video sources, ranging from the RED One to the Phantom to SD video taps from film cameras. So far the system is handling it very well. Also impressive is the simultaneous SD composite, HDSDI and HDMI outputs (we do actually have all three of those formats working simultaneously on set.)
Another unexpected benefit was the ability to use the GPU acceleration in Premiere Pro CS5, making the timeline editor screaming fast and mostly render free even at Uncompressed HD.
For the most part BlackMagic has been responsive to the our needs in the setup process. Like all these systems, you want to stick with the recommended specs and go with hardware RAID 0.
Displaying reviews 1-7
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