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Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder

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Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder
Key Features
  • For URSA Mini Pro 12K Camera
  • Single-Slot 2.5" SSD Card Recorder
  • Supports up to 12K 12-Bit Raw Files
  • Works with U.2 NVMe Enterprise Disks
Use the URSA Mini Recorder from Blackmagic Design to capture footage using widely available, relatively inexpensive 2.5" SSD cards. This single-slot recorder supports resolutions up to 12-bit raw 12K and transfers data at rates up to 900 Mb/s when used with compatible 7mm U.2 NVMe Enterprise Disks.
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Blackmagic Design URSA Mini SSD Overview

Use the URSA Mini Recorder from Blackmagic Design to capture footage using widely available, relatively inexpensive 2.5" SSD cards. This single-slot recorder supports resolutions up to 12-bit raw 12K and transfers data at rates up to 900 Mb/s when used with compatible 7mm U.2 NVMe Enterprise Disks.

This compact recorder sandwiches neatly between your URSA Mini Pro 12K camera and its battery, drawing power through the battery plate via a 12-pin Molex connector.

 

Note:
Please check the Blackmagic website for a current list of recommended SSD cards.
Compatibility
URSA Mini Pro 12K camera
Note:
Not compatible with the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, URSA Mini 4.6K, or URSA Mini 4K.

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini SSD Specs

Key Specs
Video I/O
USB-C
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: NVMe SSD [Supports Recording]
Phantom Power
No
Battery
No
Inputs/Outputs
Video I/O
1x USB-C Input
Embedded Audio
USB
Audio I/O
No
Power I/O
1x Proprietary Input
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: NVMe SSD [Supports Recording]
Wireless
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Format Support
Timecode Support
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Recording
Pulldown Conversion
No
Camera Trigger
No
Pre-Roll Record
No
Encoding Formats
Up to 12288 x 6480
Blackmagic Raw 12-Bit
Phantom Power
No
Power
Battery
No
General
Environmental Resistance
No
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.825 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 6.8 x 4.5"

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini SSD Reviews

usb cables are bad and what will work fix

By Brad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-01

I have 8 of these 4 no longer work and 2 are only a few weeks old. I get drop frame alert, and then recording stops. Others it looks fine but I hit the stop record button and the time code stops but everything stays light red like recording and the units freeze up. Only way to fix is to shut off the camera but you will lose a chuck if not all of the ssd recording. We have also found the the camera looks like it is recording and when we check we see that the timecode has stopped and the recording has to. We did some test and it all comes down to the cable. They were load tested and ALL failed the needed data transfer speeds by 50 percent or more. They do not sell a replacement cable. Blackmagic will not send you one either. They also say it will ONLY work with the short cable that comes with it. NOT TRUE. It will NOT work with any other usb c cable, even the anglebird. BUT and here is the important part. It WILL work with the Xcellon Thunderbolt 3 Cable (1.6', 40 Gb/s) BH #XCTB354005 MFR #TB3-540-05 with o problem. We have tested over 40 hours, on everything from h264 to 6k blackmagic raw, many start and stops and full drive recordings with no issues. I as an engineer highly recommend this recorder BUT buy 2 and replace the original cable with this thunderbolt cable and you will not have issues.Hope this saves you tons of problems like we had.

12K Digital Capture at a reasonable cost

By Alan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-30

Purchased this to use with the Blackmagic 12K camera. It is relatively easy to install (be careful when removing the battery block), and the mounting bracket is sturdy and well made. The most critical point to remember is that the Recorder is entirely dependent on the SSD utilized. You can not just stick any SSD into the Recorder and expect it to record high-bandwidth 12K Blackmagic RAW files. Currently we are using the Samsung 983 DCT U.2 MZ-QLB1T9NE 1.92TB SSD - it has the speed necessary to keep up with 12K data. Overall the URSA Mini Recorder is a great accessory for the 12K camera, it is much better (and more economical) than having to shell out for C-Fast cards.

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how fast of data speeds can this transfer to the ...

how fast of data speeds can this transfer to the ssd? I need over 1,000mb/s to record 12K at 48fps with a low compression rate.
Asked by: Kyle
The USBC 3.1 connection is 5 MBits. The data rates for the various codecs are listed in the 12 K specification. You will need a drive capable of sustaining the desired rate. There is a list of supported drives on the Support section of the web site.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2024-05-08

can this work with the Blackmagic Camera Fiber ...

can this work with the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter?
Asked by: Zac
No. The Camera Fiber Converter will not fit on the back of the Recorder.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2021-03-07

do FOUR mounting bolts come with the plate? Can ...

do FOUR mounting bolts come with the plate? Can someone provide a link to compatible mounting bolts?
Asked by: Matt
The mounting screws needed are provided with the recorder.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2020-11-07

Does it works with ursa mini 4.6k (non pro)?

Does it works with ursa mini 4.6k (non pro)?
Asked by: Diego
No, it's not compatible with the URSA Mini 4.6K camera.
Answered by: BMD Product Specialist
Date published: 2022-02-04

Could the USBC connection be used to connect the ...

Could the USBC connection be used to connect the recorder directly to a computer as an external drive?
Asked by: Youssef
Using the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder, you are able to mount drives on your computer directly from the URSA MIni Recorder provided the URSA Mini Recorder is having power supplied to it by the camera from the URSA 12V power supply or a VLock or Gold Mount battery. You can copy off files with a computer at USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds as long as you have a 3.1 Gen 2 or higher cable.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-01-02

Will this connect to the G2 and work in all ...

Will this connect to the G2 and work in all formats and framerates? If so, how does it connect? If not, what's the best option for the URSA Mini Pro G2?
Asked by: Dustin
No. The unit is made and designed to work with the URSA Mini Pro 12K only.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-12-05

Is the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder ...

Is the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder compatible with the SanDisk 4TB 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD?
Asked by: John
Yes, The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Recorder would work with the Sandisk 4tb 3D Sata internal SSD drive. See page 29 which lists all the tested drives. https://bit.ly/3OyzcDk
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2022-07-25

I have an URSA Mini 4k. In place of the USBC port ...

I have an URSA Mini 4k. In place of the USBC port by the CFAST slots, it has a Mini-B port. If I bought a USBC to Mini-B cable, would it still record media?
Asked by: Allorie
No, the URSA Mini Recorder is not going to work on the URSA Mini 4K.
Answered by: Peterm
Date published: 2022-02-22
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