Description
Key Features
- 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 & PCIe I/O
- Advanced 4K 60p RGB/Stereoscopic Ingest
- 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections
- 4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES/EBU Audio
- Reference, Timecode, RS-422 Ports
- 4:4:4 Sampling
- Real-Time H.265 Encoding
- LCD Preview Screen
- Wide Mac/Windows Software Compatibility
- 2 RU Form Factor; Dual Built-In PSUs
Blackmagic Design 4K Extreme 3 Specs
| SDI Video Input |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K
Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
|---|---|
| SDI Video Loop | 4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs |
| SDI Video Output |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K
Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
| SDI Video Repeated Output |
2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD/HD/2K/4K
Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4 2D/3D switchable |
| Optical Fiber Input/Output | Upgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber |
| HDMI Video Input | HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
| HDMI Video Output | HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
| Analog Video Input | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC |
| Analog Video Output | 1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC |
| SDI Audio Input | 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K |
| SDI Audio Output | 16 channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K |
| HDMI Audio Output | 8 channels embedded in SD/HD/4K |
| Analog Audio Input | 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors |
| Analog Audio Output | 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors |
| AES/EBU Audio Input | 2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector |
| AES/EBU Audio Output | 2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector |
| Mic Input |
1 x 48 V microphone input via XLR connector
Phantom power switchable via software control |
| Timecode Input | 1 x XLR input |
| Timecode Output | 1 x XLR output |
| Sync Input |
1 x Reference input
Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD |
| Sync Output |
1 x Reference loop output
Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD |
| Device Control |
2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports
Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control |
| Computer Interface | Thunderbolt 3, PCI Express |
| Power |
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet
120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Codecs |
Supports:
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4 |
| Internal Software Upgrade |
Firmware built into software driver
Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software |
| SD Format Support |
SDI:
525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PALHDMI: 525/29.97 NTSC, 625/25 PAL |
| HD Format Support |
SDI:
1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080PsF23.98, 1920 x 1080PsF24, 1920 x 1080PsF25, 1920 x 1080PsF29.97, 1920 x 1080PsF30, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60HDMI: 1280 x 720p50, 1280 x 720p59.94, 1280 x 720p60, 1920 x 1080i50, 1920 x 1080i59.94, 1920 x 1080i60, 1920 x 1080p23.98, 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080p25, 1920 x 1080p29.97, 1920 x 1080p30, 1920 x 1080p50, 1920 x 1080p59.94, 1920 x 1080p60 |
| 2K Format Support |
SDI:
2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25 |
| Ultra HD Format Support |
SDI:
3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60HDMI: 3840 x 2160p23.98, 3840 x 2160p24, 3840 x 2160p25, 3840 x 2160p29.97, 3840 x 2160p30, 3840 x 2160p50, 3840 x 2160p59.94, 3840 x 2160p60 |
| 4K Format Support |
SDI:
4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25HDMI: 4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level A, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656, and ITU-R BT.601 |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit |
| SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4 |
| SDI Color Precision | 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4. |
| SDI Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| SDI Configuration | SDI output is configurable for Quad Link 3 Gbps via Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. When using single link 12 Gbps on SDI A or dual link 6 Gbps on SDI A and B, SDI C and D will output down-converted HD. |
| SDI Metadata Support |
HD RP188
Closed captioning |
| 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-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in 4K |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and automatically configures to connected display |
| Multiple Rate Support | HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Encoding | Hardware based real time H.265 encoder |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time |
| 3D Processing | Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback |
| Ultra HD Down Conversion | Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C and D |
| HD to SD Down Conversion | Built-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs HD to SD with down-converted signal on SDI output B, Component, and Composite NTSC/PAL. SD output 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 on playback. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 zoom, and 16:9 zoom. |
| HD Cross Conversion | Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback. |
| Real Time Effects | DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
| Physical Installation | Requires computer with either a Thunderbolt port or available PCIe slot. PCIe cable and interface card available separately. Please check support pages to see the full system requirement. |
| Operating Systems |
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan or later
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 |
| Power Requirements |
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet
120-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 19 x 9.5 x 3.5″ (48.3 x 24.1 x 8.9 cm) |
| Weight | 8.6 lb (3.9 kg) |
Product identification
- Product
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- Brand
- Blackmagic Design
- SKU / ordering reference
- BMD-BDLKULSR4KEXTR/3
