Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
Key Features
- 3G-SDI and HDMI Inputs
- Thunderbolt 4 Output
- Supports Resolutions up to 1080p60
- Supports YUV and RGB Video
- Pocket-Sized Design
General Details
Blackmagic De ign Expre Recorder 3G Overview
The pocket-sized UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G from Blackmagic Design with a Thunderbolt 4 output enables you to capture or stream video from your camera or other SDI or HDMI source using your computer’s Thunderbolt connection. This recorder supports both YUV and RGB video resolutions up to 1080p60 via 3G-SDI or HDMI. It powers via its USB-C connector, which enables you to draw power from any attached computer, and it offers high data speeds, supporting a broad range of popular video formats, such as Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD, and 10-bit uncompressed signals.
Additional Details
- Supports all common SD and HD video standards up to 1080p60
- Uncompressed and compressed 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV or RGB quality
- Works with all popular video software, including DaVinci Resolve
- Includes free developer SDK for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Items Included
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Not Included
- HDMI Cables
- USB Cables
Specification
Video Connection
| SDI Video Input | 3G-SDI x 1, 10-bit SD/HD Switchable |
| SDI Rates | 270 Mb/s / 1.5 Gb/s / 3 Gb/s |
| HDMI Video Input | HDMI 2.0 Type-A x 1 |
| Computer Interface | USB Type-C x 1, USB 40Gb/s |
Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 / 625i50 |
| HD Video Standards |
720p50/59.94/60 1080i50/59.94/60 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 |
| Maximum Resolution | 1080p60 |
| Video Sampling | 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 / 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 |
| HDMI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 / 8-bit YUV 4:4:4 / 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 |
| HDMI Color Space | Rec. 601 / Rec. 709 / Rec. 2020 |
| 3G-SDI Level | Level A / Level B |
Audio
| SDI Audio Input | 16-Channel Embedded Audio |
| HDMI Audio Input | 8-Channel Embedded Audio |
| Audio Sampling | 48 kHz / 24-bit |
Capture & Processing
| Capture Quality | Broadcast-Quality 10-bit Video |
| Hardware Frame Buffer | v210 / 2vuy / ARGB / BGRA / r210 / R12B / R12L |
| Color Space Conversion | Hardware-Based Real-Time Conversion |
| Copy Protection | HDMI Copy-Protected Sources Cannot Be Captured |
Supported Codecs
| Supported Codecs | 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 | ProRes 4444 / ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 422 / ProRes 422 LT / ProRes 422 Proxy |
| Uncompressed Formats | 8-bit 4:2:2 / 10-bit 4:2:2 / 10-bit 4:4:4 |
Software & Compatibility
| Operating Systems | macOS / Windows / Linux |
| Mac Compatibility | macOS 15.0 Sequoia / macOS 26.0 Tahoe or Later |
| Windows Compatibility | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 |
| Compatible Software | DaVinci Resolve / OBS / vMix / Wirecast / Other Compatible Video Software |
| Included Software | Media Express / Disk Speed Test / LiveKey / Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility / Blackmagic Driver |
| Developer SDK | Available for Mac / Windows / Linux |
Power
| Power | USB Type-C Bus Powered |
| Required Computer Interface | USB Type-C with 40Gb/s Signaling |
General
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 45°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% Non-Condensing |
| Design | Pocket-Sized Portable Capture Device |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty |
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