UltraStudio HD Mini Technical Specifications

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.

• SDI Video Outputs: 2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable, supports fill and key.

• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G.

• Optical SDI: None.

• HDMI Video Inputs: None.

• HDMI Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI 1.4b type A connector.

• Analog Video Inputs: Y, B-Y, R-Y/NTSC/PAL.

• Analog Video Outputs: None.

• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced analog audio.

• Analog Audio Outputs: None, embedded audio only.

• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

• HDMI Audio Outputs: 2 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

• Timecode Connection: None. RP-188 only.

• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.

Supported Codecs
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes (4444, 422 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy), Uncompressed 8/10-bit 4:2:2.

Software

• Included: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic driver (Mac, Windows, Linux).

• Internal Software Upgrade: Firmware built into software driver. Loads upgrades on system start or via updater.

Software Compatibility

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

• Third-party apps: Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst, Softron, Wirecast, Resolume, Vegas Pro, Corel, PowerDirector, vMix, OBS Studio, Zoom, and more.

Video Standards

• SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL.

• HD: 720p50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98–60, 1080PsF23.98–30, 1080i50/59.94/60.

• 2K DCI: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF.

• Ultra HD/4K: Not supported.

SDI Compliance & Metadata

• Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 425M A/B.

• Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning.

Audio and Video Sampling

• Audio Sampling: 48kHz, 24-bit.

• SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2/4:4:4.

• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709.

• HDMI Resolution: Pixel-for-pixel HD resolution input.

Multiple Rate Support
SDI and HDMI connections support SD and HD. SDI switches between 270Mb/s, 1.5Gb/s, and 3Gb/s.

Hardware Frame Buffer
v210 (10-bit YUV), 2vuy (8-bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8-bit RGB), r210 (10-bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12-bit RGB).

Color Precision

• HDMI: 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2.

• SDI: 8/10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8/10-bit YUV 4:2:2.

Computer Capture
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Mac & Windows). Powered via Thunderbolt. Supports Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK.

Control

• Built-in Panel: None. Compatible with Teranex Mini Smart Panel.

• Device Control: 1 x RS-422.

Processing

• Colorspace Conversion: Hardware-based real-time.

• HD Down Conversion: Real-time 10-bit hardware down conversion on SDI B output. Options: letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, center cut 4:3.

• Real-Time Effects: Compatible with FCP X, Premiere Pro CC, Avid, DaVinci Resolve.

Physical Installation
Requires computer with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

Operating Systems

• macOS: 14.0 Sonoma, 15.0 Sequoia or later.

• Windows: 10 (64-bit), 11.

• Linux

Power Requirements
Powered via Thunderbolt cable. Requires Thunderbolt 3 port.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

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

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

What's Included

• UltraStudio HD Mini

• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

• DaVinci Resolve SD card

Warranty
3-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.