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Key Features
- 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe I/O
- Advanced 4K 60p RGB/Stereoscopic Ingest
- 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections
- 4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES/EBU Audio
A faster upgrade to its predecessor, the UltraStudio 4K Extreme, Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is built with a Thunderbolt 3 interface, which features a 40 Gbps transfer rate that better supports 4K ingest when working in RGB or stereoscopic formats. The super high speed of Thunderbolt 3 is fast enough for the highest bit depth HDR uncompressed RGB 4K and stereoscopic formats, such as those used for high end feature films. Like the previous model, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 still offers PCIe, 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connections, 4:4:4 sampling, and real-time H.265 encoding. It supports 4K DCI and UHD footage in up to 60 fps.
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Will this device present all its inputs and ...
Will this device present all its inputs and outputs to my software (Wirecast) simultaneously like an internal capture card would?
I heard somewhere that it does not work like a traditional capture card and that only one input at a time is available to the software using the device.
Most capture cars work this way. Only one input is available at a time. You need one specifically designed for mult-input.
Date published: 2019-04-30
Does this device work on OBS Studio for live ...
Does this device work on OBS Studio for live streaming as a capture card?
Yes, the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 should show up on your computer as an option in OBS with the latest firmware installed and the device connected via Thunderbolt or PCIe.
Date published: 2024-07-30
PC connectivity via Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit. ...
PC connectivity via Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit. Does the 4K Extreme 3 perform well when connected to a PC via the PCIe cable kit? Looking for the best option for 4K HDR workflow. I like this unit since it looks like it would retain the HDR metadata in the HDMI stream, thus triggering HDR mode on my consumer-grade HDR TV. Monitoring with Samsung QN900A HDR TV (single HDMI input).
Yes the UltraStudio 4K Extreme performs well via PCIe to a computer.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Does this support rec 2020 output?
Does this support rec 2020 output?
Yes, it supports REC 2020 on the output.
Date published: 2019-01-09
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Previous models of this device have had extremely loud internal cooling fans. Much too loud for use in a quiet studio. Has this issue been resolved with this new release? Thanks!
So far we have no reports on noise level for this model.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Down conversion via SDI? Will this provide ...
Down conversion via SDI? Will this provide simultaneous down conversion of 4K to HD via the SDI outs? I see on the tech specs in "Processing" area it states "UHD down conversion. Built in, hardware converter outputs UHD to HD on SDI outputs C&D. Just want to confirm I could have 4K out via the HDMI, and then down convert to HD using SDI C or D.
Yes you can. The UltraStudio Extreme 4K is capable of outputting 4K via HDMI, and down-converting to HD over SDI simultaneously.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Can this record 4 SDI inputs all at the same ...
Can this record 4 SDI inputs all at the same time?
No, you can only record 1 video signal at the same time. If you input a 4K quad-link SDI signal using the 4 SDI ports, the UltraStudio will see it as 1 video signal.
Date published: 2023-10-28
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Is this compatible with the 2016 MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt 3? (There are many Thunderbolt 3 devices which are unsupported due to their use of older Thunderbolt 3 chipsets.)
I'm using a late 2016 MacBook Pro (touch bar) using Thunderbolt 3. It does not connect. The Blackmagic software does not detect the device. OS X System Information does not list any device as connected via thunderbolt.
Date published: 2018-08-26