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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3 Capture & Playback Unit

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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3 Capture & Playback Unit
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?
Asked by: Jeremy
The 4K Mini only supports a true Thunderbolt 3 connection for all functionality.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2019-11-07

Can you rack mount this?

Can you rack mount this?
Asked by: steven
Yes, you can rack mount this using a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
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?
Asked by: Steve
It will fit on a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf with one 1/3 size Teranex Mini. The UltraStudio takes half the rack shelf width.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
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?
Asked by: Ryan
You cannot daisy chain two Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4Ks together to make a 2 camera set up.
Answered by: Nick Y
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?
Asked by: Carlos
No, it doesn't downscale 4K to HD on the SDI output.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
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?
Asked by: Ben
There are no conversions within the UltraStudio 4K. These can be done file based using the Resolve software.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
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?
Asked by: Arthur
No. thunderbolt 3 is backwards compatible. Nor has BM mentioned any updates in hardware.
Answered by: hectorm
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?
Asked by: Gosford
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.
Answered by: Erik
Date published: 2020-09-20
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