UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is the world’s most advanced capture and playback solution for PCI Express and Thunderbolt computers! It features incredibly fast 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, advanced 12G‑SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for working at up to 60 frames per second with deep color, 12‑bit RGB, support for HDR workflows via HDMI 2.0a, and extremely large 4K frame sizes. Featuring the widest range of analog and digital connections, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is compatible with virtually any camera, deck, router, or display. There’s even an extremely powerful hardware encoder built in that supports real-time H.265 encoding!
HDMI Video Standards
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SD Video Standards |
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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HD Video Standards |
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
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Ultra HD Video Standards |
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
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4K Video Standards |
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI |
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3D Video Standards |
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
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HDMI Audio Sampling |
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit. |
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HDMI Video Sampling |
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
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HDMI Color Space |
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020. |
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HDR Support |
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
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HDMI Configuration |
HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to the connected display. |
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Multiple Rate Support |
HDMI and SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K. Component analog video connections are switchable between SD and HD. |
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Copy Protection |
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy-protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Control
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Built-in Control Panel |
14 buttons for input selection. 5-inch color display. |
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Device Control |
2 x RS-422 deck control. |
Processing
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Encoding |
Hardware-based real-time H.265 encoder. |
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Ultra HD Down Conversion |
Built-in, high-quality hardware down converter outputs Ultra HD to HD with down-converted signal on SDI outputs C & D and HDMI output when connected to an HD-only TV. |
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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. |
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HD Up Conversion |
Built-in, high-quality software up converter from SD to HD on input. Selectable between 16:9 Zoom or anamorphic. |
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HD Cross Conversion |
Built-in, high-quality hardware cross conversion from 720p to 1080HD and 1080HD to 720p on playback. |
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Real-Time Effects |
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
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Colorspace Conversion |
Hardware-based real-time. |
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3D Processing |
Dual stream and frame packed capture & playback. |
Connections
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SDI Video Inputs |
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable. |
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SDI Video Outputs |
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable. |
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SDI Rates |
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. |
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Optical SDI |
Supports 2 optional SMPTE modules. |
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SDI Video Loop |
4 x reclocked SD/HD/2K/4K linked to corresponding inputs. |
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SDI Video Repeated Outputs |
2 x 12Gb/s and 2 x 6Gb/s SD/HD/2K/4K. Supports single/dual/quad link 4:2:2/4:4:4. 2D/3D switchable. |
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Analog Video Inputs |
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC. |
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Analog Video Outputs |
1 x Component YUV on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite NTSC/PAL on 1 BNC. |
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Analog Audio Inputs |
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors and 2 channels of consumer unbalanced via RCA connectors. |
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Analog Audio Outputs |
4 Channels of professional balanced analog audio via XLR connectors. |
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Optical Fiber Inputs/Outputs (Optional) |
2 x 12Gb/s Optical Fiber. |
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AES/EBU Audio Inputs |
2 Channels unbalanced with sample rate converter on BNC connector. |
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AES/EBU Audio Outputs |
2 Channels unbalanced on BNC connector. |
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SDI Audio Inputs |
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K. |
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SDI Audio Outputs |
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/4K. |
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HDMI Video Inputs |
HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
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HDMI Video Outputs |
HDMI 2.0 type A connector with support for 2160p60 |
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HDMI Audio Inputs |
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K. |
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HDMI Audio Outputs |
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/4K. |
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Mic Input |
1 x 48V microphone input via XLR connector. Phantom Power switchable via software control. |
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Timecode Input |
1 x XLR Input. |
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Timecode Output |
1 x XLR Output. |
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Sync Input |
1 x Reference input. Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
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Sync Output |
1 x Reference Loop Output. Tri-Sync or Black Burst. |
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Computer Interface |
Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS and Windows), PCI Express 4-lane generation 2. |
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Power |
2 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. 100-240V, 50-60Hz. |
