Ultrastudio express manual

Plus the dual SDI outputs can switch to fill and key! All models include video reference for sync playback to broadcast systems, plus RS remote.

Thunderbolt ensures low latency and highly accurate time synchronization for the highest quality capture and playback. The UltraStudio HD Mini model is powered from the Thunderbolt connection so can run from a laptop battery without needing any power connection. UltraStudio 4K models also include an AC power connection, perfect when working in studios. The new UltraStudio 4K Mini model even provides 45W trickle power via Thunderbolt 3 to the connected computer so it stays charged when connected.

Get the sharpest keying with green screens, cleanest compositions, superior color correction and more! Ultra HD has 4 times the resolution of HD for amazing looking images! Because the 12G-SDI outputs are dual link, you can do stereoscopic or simultaneous fill and key in real time up to p30! UltraStudio Mini models are designed for portability and can be used as a stand alone on a desktop or rack mounted with other equipment. That means they have very low visual impact when placed on a desktop, and you can fit up to 3 of them in a single rack unit size!

UltraStudio models have been designed to be the perfect match for DaVinci Resolve, so you can get a complete post production solution simply by downloading the software now on Mac, Windows or Linux! DaVinci Resolve is used to finish more Hollywood feature films than any other solution, so you'll get the best possible post production tools available.

UltraStudio has been specifically designed for the Mac platform's unique needs and is supported by a huge range of popular video software.

Audio software supported includes Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. Learn more about Design. Learn more about Workflow. Learn more about Software. Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback. Please check support pages to see the full system requirements. Supports Teranex Mini Smart Panel with 2. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic and center cut styles. Final Cut Pro X internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.

Powered by Thunderbolt cable. The perfect solution for edit monitoring on large screen TV's, projectors or broadcast monitors! Powers from Thunderbolt 3 and includes deck control and reference.

Powerful capture and playback! Incredibly powerful capture and playback in a 2 rack unit break out box design. The easy to install Teranex Mini Smart Panel gives you enhanced push button controls and a built in LCD screen on the front panel so you can see your video and monitor that your audio levels are correct! Tech Specs. New Zealand. South Africa. Chinese Taipei. United Kingdom. United States. Select Product. UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3.

UltraStudio 4K Mini. UltraStudio HD Mini. Your input video format is automatically detected and Media Express sets the project video format to match.

Your video source will appear in the Media Express preview pane. The captured clip is added to the media list on the left side of Media Express. If you are sending a video signal to your input, it will be automatically detected and the format will be displayed under the Video Input icon.

If you have multiple Blackmagic capture and playback devices connected, you can cycle through them by clicking the arrow buttons on the sides of the home page. To configure settings, simply click on the hardware image, or the settings icon located below the hardware name. The following pages of this manual will show you how to adjust settings using Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup.

Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup lets you adjust video and audio input and output settings, apply up or down conversions during capture and playback, and provides information about the driver. Only the connectors that are built into your hardware will be shown.

When a valid video signal is detected, the input and video format will be displayed on the Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup home page. Dragging the video slider affects the luma gain and the chroma sliders decrease or increase the color saturation. When using component video, you can adjust the. Cb and Cr values independently. Click to select whether to display a full frame or a single field on the output when paused. Click to select whether to display a freeze frame or black output when not playing.

Click to select whether the video output displays the playback video or input video during capture. Some Desktop Video products are capable of converting Rec. If your video is already using the Rec. Select what to display on the output when paused, during video playback and during capture.

Click to select the color space to convert to. Click to select whether p HD and 2K are output as p progressive video, or as progressive segmented frame video. Some professional color grading monitors and projectors only accept high bandwidth signals like p60 or DCI 4K via quad link. Square Division Quad Split — The 8K image is distributed as four quadrant 4K images in a 2 x 2 multi view configuration.

Each 4K quadrant image is supplied via SDI using a quad link connection and reconstructed at the destination to form a complete 8K image. This is also the selection to use if you want to send each output to a separate display to create a video wall of Ultra HD monitors. Sample interleave — Alternate pixels from a single 8K image are distributed as four separate 4K images via quad link SDI, then combined at the destination to form one complete 8K image.

Therefore, an added benefit of this format is the option to use any of the four outputs as a down converted 4K image. When using desktop video equipment for 8K playback, set your desired quad link 8K output format. The left and right eye images are carried on alternate video lines without compression. When using component video, you can adjust the Cb and Cr values independently. Adjust the video slider to set composite analog video output levels, and the Cb and Cr sliders for controlling color balance when using component video.

Blackmagic Design products use SMPTE component analog levels to maintain compatibility with most modern video equipment. Enable the checkbox if working with Sony Betacam SP decks. Select the 7. PAL and high definition formats do not use this setting. The reference adjustment lets you adjust the timing of the video outputs of your hardware relative to the video reference input. This is commonly used in large broadcast facilities where the video output needs to be accurately timed. The reference adjustment is in samples so you can get an extremely accurate timing adjustment down to the sample level.

A common example of how this setting would be used is where all the hardware in your facility has a stable common reference connected and then all the devices would have the timing set so the video outputs all match perfectly.

This would then make it possible to switch between devices on a downstream router or production switcher and would eliminate any glitching when switching is performed. If locking to a reference, adjust this setting to time the video output relative to the reference input.

This gives you the ability to capture or play back 8 separate video streams, similar to having 8 capture and playback devices in a single product. You can even name each device so you can keep track of which DeckLink Quad device is being used for a specific video signal. You can see which SDI connectors are dedicated to each DeckLink Quad device by looking at the table below, where you can also check the mapping options for them.

Additional mapping features in your DeckLink Quad 2 will allow you to build on your existing system to provide even more input and output configurations if you need them. You can select from the following inputs:. Includes audio channels as part of video signals. Is a digital audio signal that can carry 2 audio channels over a single connector. Is a three pin audio connector that is predominantly used by professional analog audio equipment. Is a connector used to connect unbalanced analog audio to and from consumer audio equipment, such as HiFi systems, DVD players and televisions.

Phantom power supplies power through microphone cables and is a convenient power source for condenser microphones. Be sure to wait at least 10 seconds for phantom power to discharge after disconnecting before plugging in a self powered microphone. Older ribbon type microphones and dynamic microphones are not suitable for phantom power usage.

This setting lets you remap the 5. For example, some home theatre AV receivers require your surround sound audio to be mapped to specific channels. Press the reset icon to reset the gain to 0 dB. These settings adjust the gain for the analog audio inputs when capturing.

Adjust the input channel sliders to control your analog audio input levels. These settings adjust the strength of the audio signal, or gain, for the analog audio outputs while playing back video. When adjusting sliders, you may want to cancel your change.

Press the reset icon in each setting to restore the gain sliders to 0 dB. This setting enables real time up and down conversion during capture. Select how you would like your converted video presented. This setting enables real time up and down conversion during playback.

Select your desired conversion from the dropdown menu. Enable this checkbox to also perform your conversion on the analog video outputs. To set your up or down conversion settings, select your input or output conversion from the respective dropdown menu, and click on the desired aspect ratio selection. The following table outlines the different aspect ratio selections available during conversions. This report can be useful if you ever need to contact our technical support team. The file is also very small so can be easily emailed.

This is useful if you have the same hardware in various locations on a network, plus it can be handy to name the different units for their purposes, e. Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup home page and displayed beneath the hardware image. You can also generate a status report and enter product notes specific to your hardware.

This lets you go directly to the relevant settings without scrolling through the settings list, which can save time. These settings let you change the type of audio meters displayed on the LCD during capture and playback. If you are using VU metering, adjust the output levels of your source so that the meter peaks at the 0db indicator on the audio meter. This maximizes the signal to noise ratio and ensures your audio is at the highest quality.

If your audio peaks beyond the 0dB indicator there is a high risk of sound distortion. If you are using the analog audio inputs of the UltraStudio 4K Mini, the input levels can be adjusted in the LCD menu or setup utility. Both VU and PPM meters can be set to use reference levels of dB or dB so you can monitor your audio to suit different international broadcasting standards. This slot can be used just like a typical SD card reader or writer and is detected by your computer as another drive.

These products are designed to be portable and modular so you can take them with you on location, mount them on your desk, or attach them to a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf. The rack shelf lets you mount the equipment in a rack. Attaching an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel to your UltraStudio HD Mini allows you to preview video and audio directly from the front of the unit during playback and capture. The built in LCD on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel displays the input image as well as audio meters, which allow you to preview your audio levels.

This tube directs light from the LED inside the unit to illuminate the status indicator on the basic panel. This tube should stay attached to the basic front panel. Panel towards the unit until the connectors are firmly seated. The original basic panel is very strong, so if you need to mount your Blackmagic UltraStudio HD Mini in the back of a rack system or in areas where there are lots of cables or activity, you can always reinstall the original basic panel.

The home screen shows you important information, including:. Video format — The video format being captured or played back. Buffer — The number of frames that can be buffered on the device during capture or the number of frames buffered on the device during playback. UltraStudio HD Mini. For more information, check the Blackmagic Design website at www.