Blackmagic UltraStudio Recorder 3G

Video Capture and Streaming

The compact Blackmagic UltraStudio Recorder 3G enables high-quality video capture or streaming from cameras or other SDI and HDMI sources via a Thunderbolt 3 connection to your computer. It supports both YUV and RGB video resolutions up to 1080p60 through 3G-SDI or HDMI inputs.

Input Specifications

• Video Input Connectors: 1 x HDMI, 1 x BNC (3G-SDI)
• Input Video Formats: Supports 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps for both HDMI and SDI
• Audio Input Connectors: None (audio embedded in video signals)

Output Specifications

• Video Output Connector: 1 x Thunderbolt 3 interface compatible with Mac OS, Windows, and Linux

Supported Video and Audio Standards

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 input supporting 270Mb, 1.5G, and 3G rates
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels embedded in SD/HD signals
• HDMI Video Inputs: 1 input supporting standard HDMI 2.0a with Deep Color
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 channels embedded in SD/HD signals
• Supported Video Standards:
  • SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
  • HD: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080PsF and 1080i formats
  • 2K DCI: 2Kp23.98 to 2Kp60 and 2KPsF formats
• Color Precision and Sampling: Supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards
• Color Spaces: REC 601, REC 709, and REC 2020
• Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit television standard
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 274M, 296M, 424M, and 425M A/B
• Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
• Copy Protection: HDMI input cannot capture from copy-protected sources; ensure copyright compliance before capture or distribution

Supported Codecs

Compatible with a wide range of codecs including AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR formats, DV-NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50/HD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes (4444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, 422 Proxy), and uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:4:4 formats.

Hardware and Environmental Specifications

• Hardware Frame Buffer Formats: v210 (10-bit YUV), 2vuy (8-bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8-bit RGB), r210 (10-bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12-bit RGB)
• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Additional Features

• Small, pocket-sized design ideal for on-the-go video capture and streaming
• Plug-and-play installation with high transfer speeds via Thunderbolt 3
• Compatible with popular video software such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and many others
• Supports HDR formats including HLG and PQ
• Free SDK available for developers

Included in Delivery

• UltraStudio Recorder 3G device