Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

Description Key Features 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe I/O Advanced 4K 60p RGB/Stereoscopic Ingest 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections 4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES/EBU Audio Reference, Timecode, RS-422 Ports 4:4:4 Sampling Real-Time H.265 Encoding LCD Preview Screen Wide Mac/Windows Software Compatibility 2 RU Form Factor; Dual Built-In PSUs Blackmagic Design 4K Extreme 3 Specs SDI Video Input 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable SDI Video Loop 4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs SDI Video Output 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable SDI Video Repeated Output 2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable Optical Fiber Input/Output Upgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber HDMI Video Input HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 HDMI Video Output HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 Analog Video Input 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC Analog Video Output 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC SDI Audio Input 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K SDI Audio Output 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K HDMI Audio Input 8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K HDMI Audio Output 8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K Analog Audio Input 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors Analog Audio Output 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors AES/EBU Audio Input 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector AES/EBU Audio Output 2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector Mic Input 1 x 48 V microphone input via XLR connector Phantom power switchable via software control Timecode Input 1 x XLR input Timecode Output 1 x XLR output Sync Input 1 x Reference input Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD Sync Output 1 x Reference loop output Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD Device Control 2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control Computer Interface Thunderbolt 3, PCI Express Power 2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Codecs Supports: AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, 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, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4 Internal Software Upgrade Firmware built into software driver Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software SD Format Support SDI: 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PALHDMI: 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL HD Format Support SDI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x 1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60HDMI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60 2K Format Support SDI: 2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25 Ultra HD Format Support SDI: 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60HDMI: 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60 4K Format Support SDI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25HDMI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24 SDI Compliance SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level A, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656, and ITU-R BT.601 SDI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit SDI Video Sampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4 SDI Color Precision 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4. SDI Color Space REC 601, REC 709 SDI Configuration SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3 Gbps via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12 Gbps on SDI A or dual link 6 Gbps on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output down-converted HD. SDI Metadata Support HD RP188 Closed captioning HDMI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit HDMI Video Sampling 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 HDMI Color Precision 10-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in 4K HDMI Configuration HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and automatically configures to connected display Multiple Rate Support HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. Copy Protection HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. Encoding Hardware based real time H.265 encoder Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time 3D Processing Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback Ultra HD Down Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C and D HD to SD Down Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD with down-converted signal on SDI output B, Component, and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and center cut 4:3. HD Up Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom. HD Cross Conversion Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback. Real Time Effects DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. Physical Installation Requires computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCIe slot. PCIe cable and interface card available separately. Please check support pages to see the full system requirement. Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan or later Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Power Requirements 2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet 120-240 V, 50-60 Hz Operating Temperature 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) Storage Temperature -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) Relative Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing Dimensions 19 x 9.5 x 3.5″ (48.3 x 24.1 x 8.9 cm) Weight 8.6 lb (3.9 kg)