Pocket-sized USB4 video capture with professional HDMI and 3G-SDI connectivity. The UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G delivers broadcast-quality 10-bit capture up to 1080p60 and integrates seamlessly with leading live production, streaming and post-production software.
The Blackmagic UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G is a compact yet powerful professional capture interface designed for content creators, broadcasters, live production teams, and AV professionals who demand broadcast-quality video ingest in a highly portable form factor. Built around a next-generation USB4 connection, this pocket-sized device enables high-performance video capture from both HDMI and 3G-SDI sources while maintaining the reliability and image quality expected from professional broadcast hardware.
Equipped with HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI inputs, the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G supports a wide range of SD, HD, and 2K video formats up to 1080p60 and 2K DCI resolutions. Its advanced video processing architecture delivers pristine 10-bit capture with support for both 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 workflows, ensuring exceptional image fidelity for live production, streaming, post-production, archive workflows, and professional media ingest. Embedded audio support allows up to 16 channels over SDI and 8 channels over HDMI, making it suitable for even the most demanding production environments.
Designed to integrate seamlessly into modern workflows, the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G is fully compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems. It works effortlessly with industry-leading software including DaVinci Resolve, OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, Zoom, Cinegy Capture Pro, Softron MovieRecorder, Metus Ingest, ToolsOnAir and many other professional applications. Whether recording live events, capturing camera feeds, ingesting broadcast sources or powering live streaming productions, the device provides the flexibility professionals require.
Support for an extensive range of professional codecs, including Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, AVC-Intra, HEVC, XDCAM, DVCPROHD and uncompressed video formats, ensures seamless integration with virtually any production pipeline. Color accuracy is maintained through support for Rec.601, Rec.709 and Rec.2020 color spaces, while integrated software-driven firmware updates ensure the hardware remains current and optimized for evolving workflows.
Combining professional-grade video connectivity, USB4 performance, broad software compatibility and Blackmagic Design’s renowned image quality, the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G delivers a versatile and future-ready capture solution for studios, mobile production kits, broadcasters, houses of worship, corporate AV environments and content creators who require dependable, high-quality video acquisition wherever they work.
1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD
1 x HDMI 2.0 type A connector
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD
1 x USB Type-C® supporting USB 40Gbps.
AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux.
Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
Wirecast
vMix
OBS
Cinegy Capture Pro, DevTek EasyMediaSuite, Glookast Capturer, Metus Ingest, Softron MovieRecorder, ToolsOnAir just:in, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Zoom.
These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M and SMPTE 425M level A and level B
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020.
SDI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
8-bit RGB 4:4:4, 8-bit YUV 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color.
Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020.
HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD.
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12 bit RGB).
Hardware based real time.
Requires computer with a USB Type-C® port with 40Gbps signalling rate.
Mac 15.0 Sequoia,
Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux
Powered by Type-C® cable. Requires computer with a USB Type-C® 40Gb/s port.
5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G