Perform footage acquisition from digital or analog sources straight into your NLE of choice with the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini. SDI and analog video inputs can import video from modern or legacy professional video equipment. Using the versatile Thunderbolt 3 interface, the UltraStudio HD Mini can send and receive SD and HD video up to 1080p at 60 fps with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Available outputs include dual SDI for fill and key, as well as an HDMI output for driving consumer displays. With the built-in RS-422 connection, the UltraStudio HD Mini can also interface with professional broadcast decks.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable.
SDI Video Outputs
2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable, supports fill and key.
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
Optical SDI
None
HDMI Video Inputs
None
HDMI Video Outputs
1 x HDMI 1.4b type A connector.
Analog Video Inputs
Y, B-Y, R-Y/NTSC/PAL.
Analog Video Outputs
None
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x 1/4 inch jack connectors for balanced and unbalanced analog audio.
Analog Audio Outputs
None, embedded audio only.
SDI Audio Inputs
16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
SDI Audio Outputs
16 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
HDMI Audio Outputs
2 Channels embedded in SD and HD.
Timecode Connection
None. RP-188 only.
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Supported Codecs
Software
Software Included
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac 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.
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
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards
None
4K Video Standards
None
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425M A/B.
SDI Metadata Support
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Audio Sampling
Television rate of 48kHz and 24 bit.
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2/4:4:4
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709.
HDMI Resolution
Pixel for pixel HD resolution input from connected device.
Multiple Rate support
SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s.
Hardware Frame Buffer
Color Precision
HDMI
8-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
SDI
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
Computer Capture
Control
Built in Control Panel
None. Supports Teranex Mini Smart Panel with 2.2 inch color display for video preview, audio meters and status.
Device Control
1 x RS-422 deck control.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion
Real time 10-bit hardware down conversion on SDI B output when working in HD video formats on playback. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 styles.
Real Time Effects
Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. DaVinci Resolve.
Physical Installation
Requires computer with a Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port. Please check support pages to see the full system requirements.