Portable Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback interface with 12G‑SDI, HDMI 2.0b, analog I/O, HDR support and built‑in SD card reader. Designed for high‑end 4K editing, grading, live production and broadcast monitoring.
UltraStudio 4K Mini is a powerful, portable Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback interface designed for high‑end broadcast, post‑production and live‑production workflows that demand uncompromised 4K quality. Combining 12G‑SDI, HDMI 2.0b, analog component and composite video connectivity, the device supports every major SD, HD, UHD and 4K DCI format up to 60 frames per second. Its advanced processing engine delivers 8‑ and 10‑bit HDR capture in all supported formats up to 4K DCI 60p, and full 12‑bit HDR capture up to 4K DCI 30p, ensuring exceptional dynamic range and pristine color for grading, finishing and live broadcast applications.
The front‑panel design includes a bright LCD screen for signal preview and device configuration, along with easily accessible controls, an XLR microphone input with switchable 48V phantom power and a dedicated headphone output for precise audio monitoring. With its built‑in SD card reader, UltraStudio 4K Mini allows immediate access to camera media directly from the workstation, making it ideal for fast‑turnaround editing and on‑set post workflows. Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides up to 40 Gb/s of bandwidth for real‑time uncompressed video, while also supplying 45 W charging to compatible laptops for streamlined mobile production setups.
UltraStudio 4K Mini offers a comprehensive audio interface with embedded SDI and HDMI audio, balanced analog audio I/O via quarter‑inch connectors and a microphone port for professional dialogue or voiceover capture. It supports RS‑422 deck control, enabling precise ingest from broadcast decks and automated batch capture. With compatibility across macOS, Windows and Linux, the device works seamlessly with leading creative applications including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Fusion and many live and graphics applications.
Designed for versatility, portability and uncompromising precision, UltraStudio 4K Mini is a complete professional I/O solution that brings advanced 4K HDR capture, monitoring and playback to studios, broadcasters and on‑set production teams.
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2 x program out, 1 x loop out.
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL. Component is switchable between SD and HD.
2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors.
2 channels of professional balanced analog audio with 1/4 inch Jack connectors.
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
16 Channels embedded in SD/HD/2K/UHD/4K.
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8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
8 Channels embedded in SD/HD/UHD/4K.
1 x XLR microphone input. 48V Phantom Power switchable via software control.
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
Sony™ compatible RS-422 deck control port. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control.
1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s).
UHS-I and UHS-II compatible.
Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) with 45W host charging capability.
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 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
DaVinci Resolve, 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.
DaVinci Resolve
Fusion
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Avid Media Composer
Adobe After Effects CC
Avid Pro Tools
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Adobe Photoshop CC
The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Magix Vegas Pro & Movie Edit Pro Premium, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, Vidblaster X & Studio & Broadcast, Uniplay One & CG, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Imagine Communications Velocity & InfoCaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, vMix Live, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, Nautilus NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch, Burst Video Webclip2Go & [REC]Marker, Autodesk Flame, Zoom.
These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
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
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
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
2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
* Playback only
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M Level A and B, SMPTE 2036-1, SMPTE 2048-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-10 and SMPTE ST2108-1.
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning.
SDI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/2K/UHD and 4K.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
4:2:2, 4:4:4
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in 2D modes up to 4Kp30 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 2D modes.
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 in 3D modes up to 2Kp60 DCI and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all 3D modes.
REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
8, 10 and 12-bit
REC 601, REC 709 and REC 2020
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
HDMI 2.0b supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI video connections are switchable between SD/HD/UHD and 4K.
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects.
Hardware based real time.
Dual stream and frame packed capture and playback. 3D capture supported via HDMI input only.
Requires a computer with a Thunderbolt™ 3 port. Please check support pages to see the full system requirements.
Mac 15.0 Sequoia,
Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux
1 x Internal 100 - 240V AC
75.3W max
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
UltraStudio 4K Mini
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
3 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
UltraStudio 4K Mini
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download