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Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Pro, Broadcast Quality SD/HD Capture and Playback Solution for USB 3.0 Computers

SKU: VDBMDUSPRO

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2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Sounded good...

This item sounded like it would do all that we wanted/needed for our production environment. However, despite the requirements listing "x58 OR faster motherboard" the truth is this device is only compatible with a select few x58 motherboards...period. Our x79 system saw the device, but could never make use of it nor see the attached video equipment. In the end BlackMagic tech support recommended that we exchange for the DeckLink Studio (pci-e vs usb 3). Here's hoping that will work!

CATHERINE S.

2010-07-19T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Great Potential, Won't Install

This thing looks way cool... but was missing the USB 3 cable in the box. Once I purchased my own cable did all the firmware updates and driver installs and "Tada" still didn't initialize and install properly. After fighting with it for an afternoon I called BMD support. They had me try a few things but still nothing. To Preface this, I am an IT Professional with a degree in Electrical Engineering and have supported and managed video production facilites for 10 years now so I have had to tackle my share of weird software quirks. Apparently this product doesn't currently work with my HP Envy 17 i7 (even though it matches the published tech specs) and after an email today from tech support they have no idea when it will. Just wanted to warn you all that if it isn't one of the very few pre-tested motherboards be prepared for the UltraStudio Pro to fail on install. I'll post again if they get this resolved.

ANDREW V.

Blackmagic Design Ultrastudi Specifications

  • SDI Video Input

    1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.

  • SDI Video Output

    1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
    1 x 10 bit SD only, down converted or key.

  • Analog Video Input

    1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
    1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
    1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.

  • Analog Video Output

    1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
    1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
    1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC.

  • HDMI Video Input

    1 x HDMI type A connector.

  • HDMI Video Output

    1 x HDMI type A connector.

  • SDI Audio Input

    16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

  • SDI Audio Output

    16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

  • Analog Audio Input

    4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors.

  • Analog Audio Output

    4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs.

  • HDMI Audio Input

    8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

  • HDMI Audio Output

    8 Channels embedded in SD and HD.

  • AES/EBU Audio Input

    2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter.

  • AES/EBU Audio Output

    2 Channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature.

  • Sync Input

    Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format.

  • Device Control

    Sony compatible RS422 deck control ports.
    Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.

  • Computer Interface

    USB 3.0

  • HD Format Support

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60.

  • SD Format Support

    625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC and 480p.

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 259M and 292M.

  • Multiple Rate support

    SDI, HDMI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI.

  • Video Sampling

    4:2:2

  • Color Precision

    10-bit

  • Color Space

    4:2:2 YUV

  • SDI Metadata Support

    VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning.

  • Audio Sampling

    Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.

  • HDMI Configuration

    HDMI automatically configures to connected display.

  • HDMI Resolution

    Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.

  • HDMI Color Precision

    10 bit

  • Copy Protection

    For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

  • Colorspace Conversion

    Hardware based real time.

  • HD Down Conversion

    Built-in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, composite and s-video when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. 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. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI and component analog.

  • HD Cross Conversion

    Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD.

  • Real Time Effects

    Adobe Premiere Pro internal effects in DV, DVCPRO HD, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats.

  • Software Included

    Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows.

  • Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software.

  • Installation

    Requires x58 based computer or better with a USB 3.0 connection. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Blackmagic Design website for system compatibility information.

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Compatible with Microsoft Windows.

  • UPC Code

    9338716000849

About Blackmagic Design Ultrastudi

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro is the world's first broadcast quality SD/HD capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers! UltraStudio Pro combines the latest broadcast technology into an attractive ultra-thin design that looks great on your desktop! With the incredible speed of USB 3.0 running at a massive 4.8 Gb/s, UltraStudio Pro easily has enough speed for the highest quality uncompressed 10 bit HD video with the maximum possible real time effects!

Blackmagic Design Ultrastudi Features

  • Innovative Design: UltraStudio Pro's innovative design looks great on your desktop while hiding the cables behind the unit. With dozens of audio and video connections built-in, you can keep your studio neat and clean!
  • Advanced Broadcast Technology: UltraStudio Pro packs state of the art broadcast technology into an impossibly thin design.
  • Incredible Speed USB 3.0: UltraStudio Pro takes advantage of the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to allow highest quality 10 bit HD video capture and playback! SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the new USB connection standard for computers that's 10 times faster than regular USB.
  • Powerful Image Processor: UltraStudio Pro includes a fast video processor for incredible 10 bit quality hardware up, down and cross conversion! Now you can edit once and deploy in SD, 720HD or 1080HD while leaving all CPU time dedicated to real time effects.
  • High Quality: For highest quality digital broadcast workflows, UltraStudio Pro includes incredible 10 bit SD/HD-SDI video with low SDI jitter, combined with AES/EBU digital audio with a high performance linear phase digital filtered sample rate converter.
  • Professional Quality Audio: UltraStudio Pro features a massive 4 channels of balanced professional analog audio in and out, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio in and out, for broadcast quality and sample accurate AV sync.
  • More HD Real Time Effects: UltraStudio Pro lets you create as fast as your mind works, because you get more HD real time effects!
  • Built in Hardware SD Keyer: UltraStudio Pro includes an amazing quality standard definition digital internal keyer that lets you key RGBA images over the video input.
  • Includes Blackmagic Media Express: UltraStudio Pro includes Media Express so you can capture and play back video fast! Use Media Express to work with professional file formats for maximum quality.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Pro
  • Software
  • Blackmagic Design 3 Years Limited Warranty