SDI Video Inputs
1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.
Get portable capture and playback with 3G-SDI, HDMI and analog connections for broadcast quality 10-bit video up to 1080p60. It works with Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. You can capture and play back all formats up to 1080p60 in full 10-bit YUV or up to 1080p30 and 2K DCI in 12-bit RGB. HDMI output for monitoring to a big screen television or projector, dual SDI outputs for fill and key playback, plus analog audio and video inputs.
1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.
2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable, supports fill and key.
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
None
None
1 x HDMI 1.4b type A connector.
Y, B-Y, R-Y/NTSC/PAL.
None
2 x 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced analog audio.
None. Embedded audio only.
16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
2 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
None. RP-188 only.
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
USB Type-C® supporting USB 40Gbps.
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, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:2:2.
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI
None
None
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M and SMPTE 425M level A and level B.
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
REC 601, REC 709.
SDI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270Mb/s, 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
Rec. 601, Rec. 709
HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.
v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B,R12L (12 bit RGB).
8-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
1 x USB Type‑C® supporting USB 40Gbps on Mac and Windows. Powers from host computer USB‑C port. Includes Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK.
None. Supports Teranex Mini Smart Panel with 2.2 inch color display for video preview, audio meters and status.
1 x RS-422 deck control.
Hardware based real time.
Real time 10-bit hardware down conversion on SDI B output when working in HD video formats on playback. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.
Desktop or rack mount.
One third rack unit width, 1 rack unit height. Compatible with optional Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf.
Host computer requires a USB Type-C® port with 40Gbps signalling rate.
Powered over USB. Requires computer with a USB Type‑C® 40Gb/s port.
Teranex Mini Smart Panel
Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
UltraStudio Express HD
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
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