Blackmagic Design’s UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 is a flagship Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback interface for high‑end broadcast, post and live production. It delivers ingest and playout up to DCI 4K at 60p in 10‑ or 12‑bit 4:4:4, giving pristine colour fidelity for grading, finishing and graphics. Connectivity is comprehensive: single‑cable Ultra HD over 12G‑SDI, HDMI 2.0, analogue video I/O, balanced analogue audio, reference input, timecode and RS‑422 deck control for seamless integration with modern and legacy workflows.
HDR is fully supported with HLG and PQ, alongside wide colour gamut monitoring for on‑set and suite confidence. A real‑time hardware keyer enables reliable graphics overlay, while hardware acceleration optimises performance with ProRes and DNx codecs across leading NLE, VFX and broadcast tools on macOS and Windows. Optional PCIe connectivity suits rack and tower installations, and solid sync ensures stable multi‑device systems.
Ideal for colour suites, live galleries, OB trucks and QC stations, UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 provides precise monitoring, versatile format handling and robust 12G‑SDI I/O for demanding professional environments.
Includes
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 12G‑SDI Interface
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