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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express HD

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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express HD
Key Features
  • Convert SDI Input to Thunderbolt Output
  • SD/HD/3G-SDI and Component Analog Inputs
  • One HDMI 1.4b and Dual SDI Outputs
  • USB-C/USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Interface
Capture footage from digital or analog sources directly into your NLE of choice with the UltraStudio Express HD from Blackmagic Design. SDI and analog component video inputs can import video from modern or legacy professional video equipment. Using the versatile Thunderbolt interface, the UltraStudio HD can send and receive SD and HD video up to 1080p60, with up to 16 channels of embedded audio, via a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connector.
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Blackmagic Design Express HD Overview

Capture footage from digital or analog sources directly into your NLE of choice with the UltraStudio Express HD from Blackmagic Design. SDI and analog component video inputs can import video from modern or legacy professional video equipment. Using the versatile Thunderbolt interface, the UltraStudio HD can send and receive SD and HD video up to 1080p60, with up to 16 channels of embedded audio, via a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connector.

Available outputs include dual SDI for fill and key and an HDMI output for driving a display. The unit also features dual analog audio inputs and a reference input. With the built-in RS-422 connection, the UltraStudio HD can also interface with professional broadcast decks.

Control
Use the DIP switches on the front panel or the RS-422 deck control port on the rear for software control. The separately available Teranex Mini Smart Panel can be purchased separately and can be used to control the UltraStudio HD as well as use its 2.2" display for confidence monitoring.
Processing
  • Color space conversion: Hardware-based real-time conversion
  • HD down conversion: Real-time 10-bit hardware down conversion on SDI B output for HD video playback
  • Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and center-cut 4:3 styles
Real-Time Effects Support
  • Final Cut Pro X internal effects
  • Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects
  • Avid Media Composer internal effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity
Connects via Thunderbolt 4 to stream video. Bus power over Thunderbolt 4 is sufficient to power the UltraStudio HD, so no separate power supply is required. The USB-C connector supports up to 40 Gb/s throughput.
Software Application Support
  • Blackmagic Design: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion
  • Apple: Final Cut Pro 
  • Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop
  • Avid: Media Composer, Pro Tools
  • Steinberg: Cubase, Nuendo
  • And more—see the Blackmagic Design website for additional compatible software
EAN: 9338716010909

Blackmagic Design Express HD Specs

Key Specs
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
3x BNC Input
2x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI 1.4b Output
1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 Output
Video Format
Input/Output
via BNC (10-Bit 4:2:2/4:2:0 YUV)
• 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps

Output Only
via BNC / HDMI (12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB)
• 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
Interfaces
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
3x BNC Input
2x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI 1.4b Output
1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 Output
Audio I/O
2x 1/4" TRS Analog Input
Other I/O
1x DE-9 (RS-422) Input
1x BNC (Reference) Input
Format Support
Video Format
Input/Output
via BNC (10-Bit 4:2:2/4:2:0 YUV)
• 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
• 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps
• 1920 x 1080PsF at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
• 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94/60 fps
• 640 x 480p at 59.94 fps
• 640 x 576i at 50 fps

Output Only
via BNC / HDMI (12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB)
• 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps
• 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94/60 fps
• 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94/60 fps
• 640 x 480i at 59.94 fps
• 640 x 576i at 50 fps
Audio Format
Analog
Embedded Audio
SDI: 16-Channel
HDMI: 2-Channel
Internal Recording
No
Connectivity
Wireless
No
System Requirements
OS Compatibility
macOS
Windows
Linux
Power
Battery Support
No
General
Operating Conditions
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C up to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C up to 90% Humidity
Dimensions
6.69 x 5.51 x 1.75" / 16.99 x 14 x 4.45 cm
Weight
1.34 lb / 607.81 g

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