{"id":2866,"date":"2023-09-12T12:26:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2866"},"modified":"2026-11-08T09:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T14:44:51","slug":"blackmagic-design-ultrastudio-4k-extreme-3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/product\/blackmagic-design-ultrastudio-4k-extreme-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hdv-product-content\">\n<h2>Key Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 &amp; PCIe I\/O<\/li>\n<li>Advanced 4K 60p RGB\/Stereoscopic Ingest<\/li>\n<li>12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections<\/li>\n<li>4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES\/EBU Audio<\/li>\n<li>Reference, Timecode, RS-422 Ports<\/li>\n<li>4:4:4 Sampling<\/li>\n<li>Real-Time H.265 Encoding<\/li>\n<li>LCD Preview Screen<\/li>\n<li>Wide Mac\/Windows Software Compatibility<\/li>\n<li>2 RU Form Factor; Dual Built-In PSUs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Blackmagic Design 4K Extreme 3\u00a0Specs<\/h2>\n<div aria-label=\"Product specifications\" class=\"hdv-spec-scroll\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Video Input<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD\/HD\/2K\/4K<\/p>\n<p>Supports single\/dual\/quad link 4:2:2\/4:4:4<\/p>\n<p>2D\/3D switchable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Video Loop<\/th>\n<td>\n4 x reclocked SD\/HD\/2K\/4K linked to corresponding inputs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Video Output<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD\/HD\/2K\/4K<\/p>\n<p>Supports single\/dual\/quad link 4:2:2\/4:4:4<\/p>\n<p>2D\/3D switchable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Video Repeated Output<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x 12 Gbps and 2 x 6 Gbps SD\/HD\/2K\/4K<\/p>\n<p>Supports single\/dual\/quad link 4:2:2\/4:4:4<\/p>\n<p>2D\/3D switchable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Optical Fiber Input\/Output<\/th>\n<td>\nUpgradeable to optional 2 x 12 Gbps Optical Fiber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Video Input<\/th>\n<td>\nHDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Video Output<\/th>\n<td>\nHDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Analog Video Input<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC\/PAL on 1 BNC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Analog Video Output<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x Composite NTSC\/PAL on 1 BNC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Audio Input<\/th>\n<td>\n16 channels embedded in SD\/HD\/2K\/4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Audio Output<\/th>\n<td>\n16 channels embedded in SD\/HD\/2K\/4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Audio Input<\/th>\n<td>\n8 channels embedded in SD\/HD\/4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Audio Output<\/th>\n<td>\n8 channels embedded in SD\/HD\/4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Analog Audio Input<\/th>\n<td>\n4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Analog Audio Output<\/th>\n<td>\n4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">AES\/EBU Audio Input<\/th>\n<td>\n2 channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">AES\/EBU Audio Output<\/th>\n<td>\n2 channels unbalanced on BNC connector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Mic Input<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x 48 V microphone input via XLR connector<\/p>\n<p>Phantom power switchable via software control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Timecode Input<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x XLR input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Timecode Output<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x XLR output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Sync Input<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x Reference input<\/p>\n<p>Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Sync Output<\/th>\n<td>\n1 x Reference loop output<\/p>\n<p>Blackburst in SD or Tri-Sync in HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Device Control<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control ports<\/p>\n<p>Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Computer Interface<\/th>\n<td>\nThunderbolt 3, PCI Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Power<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet<\/p>\n<p>120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Codecs<\/th>\n<td>\nSupports:<\/p>\n<p>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<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Internal Software Upgrade<\/th>\n<td>\nFirmware built into software driver<\/p>\n<p>Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SD Format Support<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI:<\/p>\n<p>525\/29.97 NTSC, 625\/25 PALHDMI:<\/p>\n<p>525\/29.97 NTSC, 625\/25 PAL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HD Format Support<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI:<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p>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<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">2K Format Support<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI:<\/p>\n<p>2048 x 1080PsF23.98, 2048 x 1080PsF24, 2048 x 1080PsF25, 2048 x 1080p23.98, 2048 x 1080p24, 2048 x 1080p25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Ultra HD Format Support<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI:<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p>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<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">4K Format Support<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI:<\/p>\n<p>4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24, 4096 x 2160p25HDMI:<\/p>\n<p>4096 x 2160p23.98, 4096 x 2160p24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Compliance<\/th>\n<td>\nSMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M level A, SMPTE 425M level B, ITU-R BT.656, and ITU-R BT.601<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Audio Sampling<\/th>\n<td>\nTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Video Sampling<\/th>\n<td>\n4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 4:4:4:4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Color Precision<\/th>\n<td>\n8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 and 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Color Space<\/th>\n<td>\nREC 601, REC 709<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Configuration<\/th>\n<td>\nSDI 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">SDI Metadata Support<\/th>\n<td>\nHD RP188<\/p>\n<p>Closed captioning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Audio Sampling<\/th>\n<td>\nTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Video Sampling<\/th>\n<td>\n4:2:2 and 4:4:4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Color Precision<\/th>\n<td>\n10-bit RGB in HD, 10-bit YUV in 4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HDMI Configuration<\/th>\n<td>\nHDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color and automatically configures to connected display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Multiple Rate Support<\/th>\n<td>\nHDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD\/HD\/2K and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Copy Protection<\/th>\n<td>\nHDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Encoding<\/th>\n<td>\nHardware based real time H.265 encoder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Colorspace Conversion<\/th>\n<td>\nHardware based real time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">3D Processing<\/th>\n<td>\nDual stream and frame packed capture and playback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Ultra HD Down Conversion<\/th>\n<td>\nBuilt-in, high quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C and D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HD to SD Down Conversion<\/th>\n<td>\nBuilt-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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HD Up Conversion<\/th>\n<td>\nBuilt-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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">HD Cross Conversion<\/th>\n<td>\nBuilt-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p on playback.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Real Time Effects<\/th>\n<td>\nDaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Physical Installation<\/th>\n<td>\nRequires 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Operating Systems<\/th>\n<td>\nMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan or later<\/p>\n<p>Windows 8.1 or Windows 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Power Requirements<\/th>\n<td>\n2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet<\/p>\n<p>120-240 V, 50-60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Operating Temperature<\/th>\n<td>\n41 to 104\u00b0F (5 to 40\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Storage Temperature<\/th>\n<td>\n-4 to 113\u00b0F (-20 to 45\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Relative Humidity<\/th>\n<td>\n0 to 90% non-condensing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Dimensions<\/th>\n<td>\n19 x 9.5 x 3.5&#8243; (48.3 x 24.1 x 8.9 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Weight<\/th>\n<td>\n8.6 lb (3.9 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"hdv-product-facts\">\n<h2>Product identification<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Product<\/dt>\n<dd>Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3<\/dd>\n<dt>Brand<\/dt>\n<dd>Blackmagic Design<\/dd>\n<dt>SKU \/ ordering reference<\/dt>\n<dd>BMD-BDLKULSR4KEXTR\/3<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BDLKULSR4KEXTR3 Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 &amp; PCIe I\/O<\/li>\n<li>Advanced 4K 60p RGB\/Stereoscopic Ingest<\/li>\n<li>12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, Analog Connections<\/li>\n<li>4-Ch XLR and 2-Ch AES\/EBU Audio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2868,"template":"","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false},"pwb-brand":[],"product_brand":[1774],"product_cat":[71,56],"product_tag":[400],"class_list":["post-2866","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-blackmagic-design","product_cat-blackmagic-design","product_cat-capture-devices","product_tag-bdlkulsr4kextr3","post","ws-product--style-1","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"brands":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=2866"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2866"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2866"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hdvparts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}