The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Mini Thunderbolt 3: the newest broadcast technologies

In all formats up to 4K DCI at 60p, you receive broadcast-quality 8 and 10 bit high dynamic range capture, and 12 bit high dynamic range capture in all formats up to 4K DCI at 30p. Additionally, the built-in SD card reader enables you to simply mount camera media on your computer so you can begin editing right away.

A compact Thunderbolt 3 recording and playback solution, the new UltraStudio 4K Mini variant is equipped with the most recent broadcast technologies, including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and analog connectors.

In all formats up to 4K DCI at 60p, you receive broadcast-quality 8 and 10 bit high dynamic range capture, and 12 bit high dynamic range capture in all formats up to 4K DCI at 30p. Push button controls, an LCD for signal monitoring and setup, an XLR microphone input, and a 14" headphone jack are all included on the front panel.When connected to a Thunderbolt 3 connector, the UltraStudio 4K Mini will trickle charge your laptop in addition to having USB ports for a keyboard and mouse. Even better, a built-in SD card reader provides quick access to the media cards in your cameras.

UltraStudio 4K Mini has a USB-C connection so it can be used as a hub for connecting peripherals such as a keyboard to your computer. Plus, it features an SD card slot on the front so you can edit directly from camera media cards.

The 110 - 220V global power supply and standard IEC connector are included into the Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini, making it usable in all countries. This eliminates the need for you to carry along a large external power brick. You may use UltraStudio 4K Mini to charge and power your laptop while working on the go because it also offers 45W of power output through Thunderbolt 3!

Connections

SDI Video Inputs

1

SDI Video Outputs

2 x program out, 1 x loop out.

SDI Rates

270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.

Analog Video Inputs

Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component is switchable between SD and HD.

Analog Audio Inputs

2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors.

Analog Audio Outputs

2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors.

SDI Audio Inputs

16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.

SDI Audio Outputs

16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.

HDMI 2.0b Video Inputs

1

HDMI 2.0b Video Outputs

1

HDMI Audio Inputs

8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.

HDMI Audio Outputs

8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.

Mic Input

1 x XLR microphone input. 48V Phantom Power switchable via software control.

Device Control

Sony compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.

USB

1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s).

SD Card Reader

UHS-I and UHS-II compatible.