UltraStudio 4K Mini – Technical Specifications

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, switchable between SD and HD

• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio (1/4 inch jack)

• Analog Audio Outputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio (1/4 inch jack)

• SDI Audio Inputs/Outputs: 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K

• HDMI 2.0b Inputs/Outputs: 1 each

• HDMI Audio: 8 channels embedded

• Mic Input: 1 x XLR (48V Phantom Power switchable)

• Sync Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst

• Device Control: Sony RS-422 deck control port (TxRx reversible)

• USB: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s)

• SD Card Reader: UHS-I and UHS-II compatible

• Computer Interface: Thunderbolt 3 with 45W host charging

Supported Codecs

• AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV (NTSC/PAL), DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM (EX/HD/HD422)

• DNxHR, DNxHD, Apple ProRes (4444, 422 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy)

• Uncompressed 8/10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:4:4

Software

• Included: DaVinci Resolve, Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic drivers (Mac/Windows/Linux)

• Upgrade: Firmware via software driver or updater

• Applications Supported:

  • DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Adobe Photoshop CC

  • 3rd Party: Nuke, Edius, Catalyst Suite, Just:Play, MReplay, MovieRecorder, Wirecast, Arena, Vegas Pro, OBS Studio, vMix, ProPresenter, Flame, Zoom and more

Video Standards

• SDI SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

• SDI HD: 720p50–60, 1080p23.98–60, 1080PsF23.98–30, 1080i50–60

• 2K SDI: 2Kp23.98–60 DCI, 2KPsF23.98–30 DCI

• Ultra HD: 2160p23.98–60

• 4K DCI: 4Kp23.98–60 DCI

• 3D (Playback only): Supported in above formats up to 2K/4K DCI

Compliance & Sampling

• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 274M, 296M, 424M, 425M, 2036-1, 2048-1, 2081-10, 2082-10, ST2108-1

• Metadata: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, Closed Captioning

• SDI Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4 | 8/10/12-bit RGB/YUV | REC 601, 709, 2020

• HDMI Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 | 8/10/12-bit | REC 601, 709, 2020

• HDR Support: HDR static metadata, HLG, PQ transfer characteristics

• HDMI Configuration: HDMI 2.0b with Deep Color, HDR auto configuration

Processing

• Real-Time Effects: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Media Composer

• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware-based real-time

• 3D Processing: Dual stream & frame packed playback; capture via HDMI only

System Requirements

• Installation: Requires computer with Thunderbolt 3

Operating Systems

• Mac: 14.0 Sonoma, 15.0 Sequoia or later

• Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11

• Linux: Supported

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC

• Power Usage: 75.3W max

Environmental Specs

• Operating Temp: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)

• Storage Temp: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What’s Included

• UltraStudio 4K Mini

• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

• 3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty