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Key Features
- 12G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 Input/Output
- 1 x 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- 3" LCD Status/Preview Screen
- DCI 4K60 4:2:2 Single-Link 12G-SDI I/O
The UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3 from Blackmagic Design links your Thunderbolt 3 computer to any of a variety of video components for capture, playback, or streaming. This portable unit captures up to DCI 4K60 4:2:2 via single-link 12G-SDI or up to DCI 4K30 4:2:2 video via HDMI. Record 12-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) footage at rates up to DCI 4K30 and 8-/10-bit video at rates up to DCI 4K60. A built-in LCD screen enables you to monitor your signal, and an SD card reader provides instant access to your SD media. The compact UltraStudio 4K Mini's Thunderbolt 3 interface offers lightning-fast connections and will trickle-charge a connected computer. Audio features include 16-channel SDI and 8-channel HDMI embedded input and output, a 3-pin XLR audio input, and a headphone output.
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We currently use a 2017 mac mini for our ...
We currently use a 2017 mac mini for our streaming computer. It has standard USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 connections. Would this device be compatible?
The 4K Mini only supports a true Thunderbolt 3 connection for all functionality.
Date published: 2019-11-07
Can you rack mount this?
Can you rack mount this?
Yes, you can rack mount this using a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf.
Date published: 2020-06-18
Will this fit alongside a teranex converter on a ...
Will this fit alongside a teranex converter on a single teranex mini rack shelf?
It will fit on a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf with one 1/3 size Teranex Mini. The UltraStudio takes half the rack shelf width.
Date published: 2019-10-18
Can this unit be daisy chained to another to make ...
Can this unit be daisy chained to another to make a 2 camera set up?
You cannot daisy chain two Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4Ks together to make a 2 camera set up.
Date published: 2021-07-15
Does this unit downscale 4k to HD on the SDI ...
Does this unit downscale 4k to HD on the SDI output?
No, it doesn't downscale 4K to HD on the SDI output.
Date published: 2024-10-19
Does this unit perform any upscaling? SD to HD or ...
Does this unit perform any upscaling? SD to HD or HD to 4K?
There are no conversions within the UltraStudio 4K. These can be done file based using the Resolve software.
Date published: 2019-09-23
My Mac Studio has Thunderbolt 4. I know this ...
My Mac Studio has Thunderbolt 4. I know this Thunderbolt 3 unit will work, but should I wait until Blackmagic updates this unit to use Thunderbolt 4?
No. thunderbolt 3 is backwards compatible.
Nor has BM mentioned any updates in hardware.
Date published: 2023-09-14
Whats the purpose of the 1 & 2 buttons on the ...
Whats the purpose of the 1 & 2 buttons on the front of the unit?
I don't think much. I spoke with someone from BM and I think they said that it's for a future release or function.
Date published: 2020-09-20