Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Mini, Powerful capture and playback! Get 12G-SDI and HDMI for Ultra HD up to 2160p60 in a half rack width design

Powerful capture and playback! Get 12G-SDI and HDMI for Ultra HD up to 2160p60 in a half rack width design. Includes front panel with LCD, menus, mic input, headphone connection and SD card reader.

Now you can use DaVinci Resolve as a media player and replay solution!

Blackmagic Media Player is a capture and playback solution for Thunderbolt computers that's specifically designed for playout to live production switchers or large broadcast systems. However it does much more than just video in and out because you also get 10G Ethernet for high speed access to network storage and power delivery to your computer over a single Thunderbolt connection! It features dual 12G-SDI outputs for fill and key playback, 12G-SDI capture, plus both 12G-SDI and HDMI for extended desktop display and dedicated monitoring! There's even balanced XLR audio out for external speakers. Blackmagic Media Player also supports full DeckLink API features so most video software will just work!

Get News Editing and Replay in DaVinci Resolve! The DaVinci Resolve cut page has exciting new media player, editing and replay features. DaVinci Resolve handles common video file formats, so you can play any files your client gives you! For broadcast graphics, DaVinci Resolve can play video files that have an alpha channel, and they will be output as a 10-bit SDI fill and key. Plus the new multi source viewer allows visual media browsing, then any clips that match in time will be displayed in a multiview. New "on air" controls allow the key output to enable the downstream keyer in a switcher, so a single button can automate the playout to air. DaVinci can even add an automatic stinger! It's the perfect solution for news and replay!

Blackmagic Media Player includes everything you need for broadcast playback! Place it on the desktop or it can be rack mounted using a Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf. The front panel has an LCD with video, audio meter status information that includes input, video standard and the depth of the record/playback frame buffer. The LCD also displays timecode for the SDI input or output, so you can quickly check all devices are in sync, critical for accurate POI and markers when broadcasting live replay. The audio meter can also be changed between VU and PPM. There's also a headphone socket, speaker and a speaker enable button! To lock the speaker on, just double press the speaker enable button!

Blackmagic Media Player includes fast Thunderbolt with video capture and playback, as well as 10G Ethernet and laptop power all over a single cable! This means your computer gets an Ethernet connection when Thunderbolt is connected so you also get fast access to network storage. With Thunderbolt, you get lots of speed to handle large 4:4:4:4 and 4:2:2:4 files with alpha channels, in all HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60. Blackmagic Media Player uses the DeckLink API, so almost all video software works. Plus the Thunderbolt link is bidirectional, so you can capture, process and output video in real time! Now you can use computers as a graphics processing engine!

Connections for Replay, Monitoring and Extended Desktop The Blackmagic Media Player has lots of connections for monitoring, extended desktop and fast networking. All with a single Thunderbolt connection! The program fill and key outputs can be muted so video won't key on a switcher until the replay has started. Then the dedicated 12G-SDI and HDMI monitoring outputs are always active so you can set up the next replay. There's even balanced audio out for powered speakers. 12G-SDI video in allows live input monitoring of the switcher multiview for replay. Plus, the 10G Ethernet provides fast access to shared storage for working with ISO video files. There's even an extended desktop for the DaVinci UI, plus a USB expansion for a keyboard and mouse.

Specifications

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1
• SDI Video Outputs: 2 x program out, 1 x loop out.
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Analog Video Inputs: Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component is switchable between SD and HD.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inc h Jack connectors.
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
• HDMI 2.0b Video Inputs: 1 1
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
• Mic Input: 1 x XLR microphone input. 48V Phantom Power switchable via software control.
• Sync Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
• Device Control: Sony compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
• USB: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s).
• SD Card Reader: UHS-I and UHS-II compatible.
• Computer Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) with 45W host charging capability.

Software

• Software Included: DaVinci Resolve, 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.

SDI Video Standards

• 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
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D 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 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 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI * Playback only
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10 and SMPTE ST2108-1.
• SDI Metadata Support: RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
• Multiple Rate Support: SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/UHD and 4K.
• 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 in 2D modes up to 4Kp30 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 2D modes. 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in 3D modes up to 2Kp60 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 3D modes.
• SDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
• HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.

HDMI Video Standards

• 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
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
• 3D Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI.
• HDMI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• HDMI Video Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
• HDMI Color Precision: 8, 10 and 12-bit
• HDMI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
• HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
• HDMI Configuration: HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
• Multiple Rate Support: HDMI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K.
• Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

Processing

• 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.
• 3D Processing: Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback. 3D capture supported via HDMI input only.
• Physical Installation: Requires a computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port. Please check support pages to see the full system requirements.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC
• Power Usage: 75.3W max

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

• Weight: 3.31 lb