Overview
 Introducing the world's smallest and most affordable SDI capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers! UltraStudio SDI simply plugs in to add 10 bit SDI capture and playback, plus HDMI monitoring to your computer, it automatically switches between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video formats. Because it powers from the USB connection, it's a snap to install! With high quality SDI and HDMI monitoring, plus genlock and RS-422 deck control built in, you get the the highest quality solution for editing, effects, paint and design!
Details
 |
Broadcast Quality SDI for USB 3.0
UltraStudio SDI is so compact it fits right into your hand! UltraStudio SDI can be hidden under desks or taken on location. With an attractive machined aluminum design, it looks great on your desk or on location shoots. UltraStudio SDI includes a built in HDMI 1.4 output so you can even use a low cost television as a broadcast monitor! We also include Photoshop plug-ins, NLE drivers and our award winning Media Express deck control software! Perfect with laptops for SDI acquisition on location, or in large creative groups so all computers can be connected to broadcast routing infrastructure, UltraStudio SDI is the perfect low cost solution! |
Compact Design
UltraStudio SDI is an attractive and compact design that’s machined out of a solid block of aluminum for incredible strength. That means you get a beautifully finished uni-body design that looks great on your desk. UltraStudio SDI includes a mounting bracket that lets you mount it under desks or on walls for added security. UltraStudio SDI eliminates messy power supplies because it powers from the USB 3.0 connection, plus there are no switches or adjustments because it automatically switches between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video formats. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Advanced USB 3.0
For an advanced future proof design, UltraStudio SDI features built in USB 3.0 for a high speed 4.8 Gb/s connection that’s up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 or FireWire. USB 3.0 is built into the latest computers and is more than 3 times the speed of HD video. |
Incredible Quality
Now high quality broadcast electronics don't need to be ugly and expensive! UltraStudio SDI features super low jitter 3 Gb/s SDI connections plus the latest HDMI 1.4 output for local monitoring. You get both compressed and uncompressed video. |
Everything Included
UltraStudio SDI includes everything you need for editing, paint or broadcast design. We include a full set of drivers for capture and playback with real time effects in Premiere Pro! Also included is Media Express for batch capture and output to tape. |
|
 |
World's Highest Quality Connections
UltraStudio SDI includes the highest quality low jitter SDI connections that instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats. Connect to decks such as Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HDCAM-SR, Panasonic D5, Sony PMW-F3 and more! UltraStudio SDI includes HDMI 1.4 out, so you can use any television as a broadcast monitor, dramatically lowering the overall cost of editing systems. HDMI out even lets you connect to video projectors for the most amazing theater style environments! UltraStudio SDI includes deck control, genlock and fully powers via USB 3.0! |
Compatible with Everything!
Blackmagic Design is the worlds biggest capture card manufacturer, so you get more third party software compatability! Edit on your favorite NLE software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas. For compositing and broadcast design, UltraStudio SDI works with After Effects, Nuke, Fusion and Photoshop. Audio engineers will love using UltraStudio SDI with Avid Pro Tools and Steinberg Nuendo. |
 |
 |
Compact Size
With a compact size that’s also attractive, UltraStudio SDI has been designed to look great on your desktop, or to be totally hidden from view! UltraStudio SDI features a beautiful machined aluminum design with full silicon rubber base that grips to desk surfaces. When you want to mount under desks or in cable ducts, just screw on the mounting bracket and attach it anywhere! UltraStudio SDI is so small and lightweight, it’s perfect for your laptop bag, so you can take it everywhere! Because it’s USB powered, it’s truly a portable solution! |
Key Features
- SDI Input Connection: SDI/HD-SDI input connection for decks, routers and cameras so you can capture amazing quality 10 bit video in SD or HD.
- SDI Output Connection: SDI/HD-SDI output connection for decks, routers and monitors so you can playback amazing quality 10 bit video in SD or HD.
- HDMI Output Connection: HDMI output connection for monitors, televisions or video projectors for low cost cinema style broadcast monitoring!
- RS-422 Deck Control: Industry standard RS-422 deck control port compatible with all broadcast decks.
- USB 3.0 Connection: Connect to any compatible USB 3.0 Windows computer for video capture and playback. Power from USB 3.0 connection!
- Genlock Input: Sync UltraStudio SDI to your broadcast facility. Accepts black burst or HD tri-sync reference signals.
Specification
Compare UltraStudio SDI & Ultrastudio Pro
| Connections |
UltraStudio SDI |
UltraStudio Pro |
| SDI Video Input | 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable. | 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable. |
| SDI Video Output | 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable. | 1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable.
1 x 10 bit SD only, down converted or key. |
| Analog Video Input | None | 1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC. |
| Analog Video Output | None | 1 x Component video on 3 BNCs.
1 x S-Video video on S-Video connector.
1 x Composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC. |
| HDMI Video Input | None | 1 x HDMI type A connector. |
| HDMI Video Output | 1 x HDMI type A connector | 1 x HDMI type A connector. |
| Analog Audio Input | None | 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. |
| Analog Audio Output | None | 4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. Channels 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs. |
| AES/EBU Audio Input | None | 2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter. |
| AES/EBU Audio Output | None | 2 Channels unbalanced. Analog outputs 3 and 4 can switch to AES/EBU outputs for audio 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. This provides a total of 6 AES/EBU output audio channels when using this feature. |
| SDI Audio Input | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| SDI Audio Output | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| HDMI Audio Input | None | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| HDMI Audio Output | 2 Channels embedded in SD and HD. | 8 Channels embedded in SD and HD. |
| Computer Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Sync Input | Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format. | Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format. |
| Device Control | Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. | Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control. |
| Standards |
UltraStudio SDI |
UltraStudio Pro |
| SD Format Support | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC | 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC and 480p. |
| HD Format Support | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60. | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60. |
| 2K Format Support | None | None |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M. | SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M. |
| SDI Metadata Support | VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning. | VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz at 24 bit. |
| Color Precision | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 | REC 601, REC 709 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| HDMI Resolution | Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device. | Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device. |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI automatically configures to connected display. | HDMI automatically configures to connected display. |
| Multiple Rate support | SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI. | SDI, HDMI and component analog video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI. |
| Copy Protection | For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. | For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Processing |
UltraStudio SDI |
UltraStudio Pro |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. | Hardware based real time. |
| 3D Processing | None | None |
| HD Down Conversion | Software based down conversion during video playback. | Built-in, high quality hardware down converter always outputs to SD-SDI, composite and s-video when working in HD video formats. Component output can be switched between HD or SD. Selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3. |
| HD Up Conversion | Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture. | Built-in, high quality hardware up conversion from SD to 720HD or 1080HD. Selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. HD outputs via HD-SDI and component analog. |
| HD Cross Conversion | Real time 720HD to 1080HD during video capture. | Built-in, high quality hardware cross conversion from 720HD to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720HD. |
| Real Time Effects | Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed. | Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed. |
| Extras |
UltraStudio SDI |
UltraStudio Pro |
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows™. | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows™. |
| Firmware Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. | Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software. |
| Installation | Requires a computer with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 card. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. | Requires a computer with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 card. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements. |
| Operating System Compatibility | Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7™. | Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7™. |
|
