Blackmagic UltraStudio HD Mini

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini (BM-BDLKULSDMINHD)

UltraStudio HD Mini is a portable Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback solution designed for broadcast quality 10-bit recording up to 1080p60 and 2K DCI. It supports 3G-SDI, HDMI, and analog connections, enabling archiving, edit monitoring, and live broadcast graphics workflows on the latest Thunderbolt 3 computers.

Key Features

• Thunderbolt 3 interface with up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds and bus-powered operation.
• 3G-SDI input and dual 3G-SDI outputs supporting dual link SDI playback and fill and key signals.
• Supports 3G-SDI Level A and Level B.
• HDMI 1.4a output for monitoring on large screens.
• Analog video inputs: Y, Cb, Cr and NTSC/PAL composite.
• Two 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced analog audio input.
• Tri-Sync and Black Burst reference input.
• RS-422 deck control port compatible with Sony decks.
• Supports 16 channels of embedded audio on SDI and 2 channels on HDMI.
• Captures and plays all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 in 10-bit YUV and up to 1080p30 and 2K DCI in 12-bit RGB.
• Compatible with optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel for enhanced front panel controls and LCD monitoring.
• Fits in one-third of a standard rack space and is highly portable.

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.
• SDI Video Outputs: 2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable, supporting single and dual link 4:2:2/4:4:4.
• HDMI Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI 1.4b type A connector.
• Analog Video Inputs: Y, B-Y, R-Y/NTSC/PAL.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced audio.
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• RS-422 deck control port for serial device control.

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 Included

Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, and Blackmagic driver for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Firmware upgrades are delivered via software driver updates.

Video Standards

• SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD: 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 DCI: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF

Color and Audio

• Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
• Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24 bit television rate.
• SDI Audio: 16 channels embedded.
• HDMI Audio: 2 channels embedded.

Processing

• Hardware real-time colorspace conversion.
• Real-time 10-bit hardware HD down conversion on SDI B output, composite and S-Video during HD playback with selectable letterbox, anamorphic 16:9, and center cut 4:3 styles.
• Supports real-time effects in Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve.

System Requirements and Power

• Requires computer with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.
• Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit, and Linux.
• Powered via Thunderbolt 3 cable; no external power supply needed.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Included in Delivery

• UltraStudio HD Mini unit
• SD card with software and manual
• DaVinci Resolve SD card