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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G Playback Device with Thunderbolt 3

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$139.00
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Key Features

  • Experience low latency video playback with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for seamless editing.
  • Enjoy broad compatibility with various codecs, including ProRes and DNxHD, for flexible workflows.
  • This video capture device supports both HDMI and SDI outputs, ensuring stable connection options.
  • Use with DaVinci Resolve for real-time effects, color space conversion, and enhanced video quality.
  • The UltraStudio Monitor 3G offers high resolution output up to 1080p60 for clear, professional monitoring.
  • Easy setup with included software for Mac, Windows, and Linux, providing good value right out of the box.
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Jerimiah F : Will this allow a M1 MacMini to output more than 2 displays?BRENDAN H : technically no, there are only two outputs on this device. One SDI and One HDMI. You could use an sdi splitter or a handful of other devices to add one or two more sdi outputs but it can get pricy and complicated. If you need just three output signals id suggest upgrading to the Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini. not as portable (still small but not bus powered) has two sdi outs and 1 HDMI but still outputs an hd signal.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?LUKAS B : color gradingGIAN G : been looking at this for awhile. Good price and shipping.STEVEN W : Essential component for connecting my Mac to a Blackmagic display.ALBERT I : i need itGWENDOLYN M : “Recommended by other customers and a good product”Antonio H : True Pro Tone Colors - Color Resolution is what every final project deserves and this device allows you to see that… no matter what nle software you use!Alejandro M : To have a more accurate color set up.JOHN M : Recommended to me from Black Magic Design Support Help TechnicianSHELLY W : Need updated capture card for new apple computerMIKE H : came from blackmagic site. also ordered with success from adorama beforeSUZANNE E : Because I need it.LARRY G : Want a way to send a HDMI signal from a Mac to a Flanders Scientific DM-170 SDI monitor.THOM S : price, convenienceTarek H : This is a cheap solution for HDR monitoring from computers with Thunderbolt 3 interface. It works perfectly with Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve.Michael D : Having trouble the with TB2 model, hoping this helps fixCOLIN B : Upgrade to the one I already have

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2022-01-28T04:21:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceeded expectations

Item available. Fast shipping Quality delivery!

CARLOS G.

2021-05-13T10:10:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for checking color on a reference monitor and consumer TV

Does exactly what I need it to do - let me view my Premiere/Resolve output on a calibrated rec709 monitor and a 65inch HDMI TV. Budget friendly for web delivery monitoring.

BRIAN D.

2021-04-12T10:38:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Often Imitated, Never Replicated BMD does it again

Small, easy to use, and it works as described! thanks BMD

Bryan C.

2021-03-15T10:33:30

Rated 5 out of 5

good but quirky to get machine to see it.

Good, but little quirky getting davinci resolve to identify it.

MIke H.

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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Playback 3G Specifications

Connections

Connections

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  • SDI Video Outputs

    1

  • SDI Rates

    270Mb, 1.5G, 3G

  • SDI Audio Outputs

    16 Channels embedded in SD/HD

  • HDMI Video Outputs

    1

  • HDMI Audio Outputs

    8 Channels embedded in SD/HD

  • Computer Interface

    Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux)

  • Supported Codecs

    AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.

Software

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  • Software Included

    Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.

  • Internal Software Upgrade

    Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.

  • Software Applications

    DaVinci Resolve
    Fusion
    Final Cut Pro X
    Adobe Premiere Pro CC
    Adobe After Effects CC
    Adobe Photoshop CC
    Adobe Character Animator CC
    Avid Media Composer
    Avid Pro Tools
    Steinberg Cubase
    Steinberg Nuendo

  • Other supported applications

    The Foundry Nuke, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live, Magix Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Grass Valley Edius, Softron Mreplay, Telestream Wirecast, Livestream Studio, Resolume Arena, Vegas Creative Software Vegas Pro, VidblasterX Studio and Broadcast, Unimedia Technologies UniplayOne and Uniplay-CG, CasparCG Server

  • Other supported applications (Contd.)

    Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Boinx Software MimoLive, StudioCoast vMix, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard and CoralCG, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus Studio Nemo3D, Burst Video Webclip2Go, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch and Live Assist, NewBlue Title Live and Titler Pro, SGO Mistika

SDI Video Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

  • HD Video Standards

    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 Video Standards

    2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
    2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M A/B and SMPTE ST2108-1

  • SDI Metadata Support

    RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.

  • SDI Audio Sampling

    Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.

  • SDI Video Sampling

    4:2:2, 4:4:4

  • SDI Color Precision

    8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.

  • SDI Color Space

    REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020

  • SDI HDR Support

    HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

  • Multiple Rate Support

    SDI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.

HDMI Video Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

  • HD Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

  • 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, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.

  • HDMI Configuration

    HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.

  • HDMI Color Space

    REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020

  • HDMI HDR Support

    HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

  • Multiple Rate Support

    HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.

Hardware

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  • Hardware Frame Buffer

    v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12 bit RGB).

Processing

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  • Real Time Effects

    DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.

  • Colorspace Conversion

    Hardware based real time.

  • Physical Installation

    Requires computer with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

  • Operating Systems

    Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
    Windows 8.1 and 10, both 64-bit.
    Linux

Power Requirements

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  • Power Requirements

    Powered by Thunderbolt cable. Requires computer with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree to 104 Degree F (5 Degree to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 113 Degree F (-20 Degree to 45 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    3.62 x 1.77 x 0.98" (9.2 x 4.5 x 2.5cm)

  • Weight

    5.64 oz (160g)

  • UPC Code

    9338716006889

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About Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Playback 3G

FEATURED REVIEWS

Exceeded expectations

By CARLOS G.

Item available. Fast shipping Quality delivery!

Perfect for checking color on a reference monitor and consumer TV

By BRIAN D.

Does exactly what I need it to do - let me view my Premiere/Resolve output on a calibrated rec709 monitor and a 65inch HDMI TV. Budget friendly for web delivery monitoring.

Ultrastudio

UltraStudio.

Professional Capture & Playback for Thunderbolt 3 Computers.

Now you can connect Thunderbolt 3 computers to any kind of video equipment for building high performance edit workstations, archiving from old broadcast decks, outputting broadcast graphics and even live streaming! Simply connect to the Thunderbolt 3 port to get a wide range of video and audio connections that operate in all SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI formats up to 60 frames per second! Connections include SDI, HDMI and analog video and audio with broadcast quality 10‑bit YUV and 12-bit RGB in Apple ProRes and uncompressed file formats. UltraStudio is designed to work with popular video software on Mac, Windows and Linux such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and many more.

UltraStudio

Professional Capture & Playback for any Workflow.

Whether you’re working on-set or in post production, UltraStudio gives you broadcast and digital cinema quality capture and playback that can be used for any workflow. UltraStudio is perfect for everything from editing, color and visual effects to live capture and on-set monitoring during production. There are even models with 12G-SDI and support for the latest HDR formats to ensure high end colorists get everything they need for monitoring to broadcast displays, HDR televisions or the latest digital cinema projectors. UltraStudio can even be used to feed SDI fill and key from RGB graphics directly from a computer to a live production switcher for amazing live broadcast graphics keying.

The Power of Thunderbolt 3™.

Built on revolutionary Thunderbolt 3™ technology, UltraStudio uses a blazingly fast single cable connection to any computer that has the bandwidth to handle the highest resolution video formats easily! 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 ACpower 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.

ultrastudio monitor

What sets the UltraStudio Monitor 3G Playback Device with Thunderbolt 3 apart is its professional-grade capture and playback capabilities, designed specifically for Thunderbolt 3 computers. This device allows seamless connectivity to a diverse range of video equipment, making it an ideal choice for constructing high-performance editing workstations, archiving from vintage broadcast decks, broadcasting graphics, and even live streaming.

The UltraStudio Monitor 3G offers a broad spectrum of video and audio connections that operate across all SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats up to 60 frames per second. These connections include SDI, HDMI, and analog video and audio, all delivering broadcast-quality 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB in Apple ProRes and uncompressed file formats.

Designed to be compatible with popular video software across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms, the UltraStudio Monitor 3G works seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. This device is not just a tool, but a versatile solution for any workflow, whether you're on-set or in post-production.

The UltraStudio Monitor 3G delivers broadcast and digital cinema quality capture and playback, making it perfect for a wide range of applications, from editing, color grading, and visual effects to live capture and on-set monitoring during production. With models supporting 12G-SDI and the latest HDR formats, this device ensures that high-end colorists have everything they need for monitoring to broadcast displays, HDR televisions, or the latest digital cinema projectors.

Built on the revolutionary Thunderbolt 3 technology, the UltraStudio Monitor 3G uses a single cable connection to any computer, ensuring 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, allowing it to run from a laptop battery without needing any power connection. UltraStudio 4K models also include an AC power connection, making them perfect for studio work. The new UltraStudio 4K Mini model even provides 45W trickle power via Thunderbolt 3 to the connected computer, ensuring it stays charged when connected.

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Playback 3G Features

  • Thunderbolt 3 enabled for high-speed, professional video capture & playback
  • Broad compatibility with Mac, Windows, Linux, and leading video software like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats at up to 60fps for versatile use in production and post-production
  • Broadcast-quality connections with 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB in Apple ProRes and uncompressed formats
  • Models with 12G-SDI and HDR support cater to high-end colorists and monitoring requirements
  • UltraStudio 4K Mini offers 45W trickle power to keep your connected computer charged

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Experience low latency video playback with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for seamless editing.
  • Enjoy broad compatibility with various codecs, including ProRes and DNxHD, for flexible workflows.
  • This video capture device supports both HDMI and SDI outputs, ensuring stable connection options.
  • Use with DaVinci Resolve for real-time effects, color space conversion, and enhanced video quality.
  • The UltraStudio Monitor 3G offers high resolution output up to 1080p60 for clear, professional monitoring.
  • Easy setup with included software for Mac, Windows, and Linux, providing good value right out of the box.

What's in the box:

  • UltraStudio Monitor with Thunderbolt 3
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty