UltraStudio HD Mini

AED 2,168.000 Excl. VAT

UltraStudio HD Mini features professional broadcast quality connections that include 3G-SDI, analog YUV and composite NTSC/PAL video inputs, along with a reference input. There are also two ¼” audio connections for analog audio input that work with balanced and HiFi sources. In addition, UltraStudio HD Mini can remote control professional broadcast decks using the built in RS-422 connection. For output, you get dual link 3G-SDI with fill and key, and an HDMI connection for monitoring video with a big screen television.

 

  • SD/HD/3G-SDI and Analog Inputs
  • HDMI and Dual SDI Outputs
  • Thunderbolt 3 Interface
  • Supports SD and HD Resolutions
  • 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 Color Sampling Support
  • 8/10/12-Bit Color Depth
  • RS-422 Deck Control
  • HD to SD Down-Conversion

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Description

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini is a versatile capture and playback device designed to streamline footage acquisition for both digital and analog sources directly into your preferred NLE (Non-Linear Editing) system. Whether you’re working with modern or legacy professional video equipment, its SDI and analog video inputs provide seamless import functionality.

With Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the UltraStudio HD Mini supports the transmission of SD and HD video up to 1080p at 60 fps, featuring up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Dual SDI outputs are available for fill and key, along with an HDMI output for monitoring on consumer displays. Additionally, its RS-422 port enables professional broadcast deck interfacing, offering flexibility for various production environments.

Key Features:

Control Options: Front-panel DIP switches or the RS-422 deck control port can be used for software control. For additional functionality, the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel can be installed, providing hands-on control and real-time monitoring.

Advanced Processing: The UltraStudio HD Mini includes hardware-based color space conversion and real-time 10-bit down conversion for SDI B output, Composite, and S-Video during HD playback. Users can select between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, or center cut 4:3 down-conversion styles.

Thunderbolt 3 Power: The device is powered directly via Thunderbolt 3, eliminating the need for an external power supply, ensuring streamlined and portable operation.

This robust tool is ideal for professionals looking for a reliable and flexible solution to handle a wide range of video acquisition needs, integrating smoothly into any modern post-production workflow.

Additional information
Weight 0.61 kg
Dimensions 14 × 17 × 4.4 cm
Software

Software Included 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. Internal Software Upgrade Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.

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, 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.

Software Application

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

Other supported applications

The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Producer, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Burst Video Webclip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom. These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.

SDI Video Standards

SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 2K Video Standards 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF Ultra HD Video Standards None 4K Video Standards None SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425M A/B. SDI Metadata Support RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. Audio Sampling Television rate of 48kHz and 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 from connected device. Multiple Rate support SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/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, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. SDI 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.

Computer Capture

1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 for Mac and Windows. Powers from Thunderbolt host computer, includes Blackmagic Desktop Video SDK.

Processing

Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time. HD Down Conversion 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. Real Time Effects Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve. Physical Installation Requires computer with a Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port. Please check support pages to see the full system requirements.

Operating Systems

Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11. Linux

What's Included?

UltraStudio HD Mini Welcome wallet with QR code for software download DaVinci Resolve SD card