Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini (Thunderbolt 3) (TB3 Cable not included)
Compact bus powered Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback with 3G-SDI, HDMI and RS-422 up to 1080p60.
SKU: BLA-BDLKULSDMINHD
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1-Year Warranty · Authorised SA Distributor · Nationwide Shipping
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The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini is a compact, bus powered Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback solution with professional broadcast quality connections. It sends and receives SD and HD video up to 1080p60 with up to 16 channels of embedded audio, all through a single Thunderbolt 3 cable.
With 3G-SDI, HDMI, analog video inputs, reference and RS-422 deck control, it packs serious connectivity into a tiny chassis that can run entirely from a laptop battery with no power connection required.
Key Features
- Compact bus powered Thunderbolt 3 capture and playback
- 3G-SDI input and dual 3G-SDI outputs with fill and key support
- HDMI output for monitoring on a large screen television
- Analog component and composite NTSC/PAL video input
- Up to 16 channels of embedded SDI audio
- RS-422 deck control for professional broadcast decks
- Tri-Sync or Black Burst reference input
Ideal For
- Mobile and laptop based HD edit suites
- Capturing and mastering from legacy tape decks
- Keying and fill and key graphics workflows
- Quality control and review in post production
- Field capture where no mains power is available
Specifications
- SDI input: 1 x 3G-SDI SD/HD switchable
- SDI outputs: 2 x 3G-SDI with fill and key
- HDMI output: 1 x HDMI 1.4b type A
- Maximum format: 1080p60
- Audio: 16 channels embedded SDI
- Interface: bus powered Thunderbolt 3
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Blackmagic Design reseller and integrator.
| Interface | Thunderbolt 3, bus powered |
| SDI Input | 1 x 3Gb/s SD/HD switchable |
| SDI Outputs | 2 x 3Gb/s SD/HD, fill and key |
| HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 1.4b type A |
| Maximum Format | 1080p60 |
| Analog Video In | Component YUV or Composite NTSC/PAL |
| Analog Audio In | 2 x quarter inch jack, balanced and unbalanced |
| SDI Audio | 16 channels embedded |
| HDMI Audio | 2 channels embedded |
| Deck Control | 1 x RS-422 |
| Reference | Tri-Sync or Black Burst |
| Power | Bus powered via Thunderbolt 3 |
| Warranty | 3 year limited manufacturer warranty |
Fill And Key Output
Dual link 3G-SDI outputs support fill and key, so you can deliver clean graphics with separate alpha channels. It is ideal for live graphics, titling and broadcast keying workflows.
Runs From A Laptop Battery
The UltraStudio HD Mini is bus powered entirely over the Thunderbolt 3 cable. With no power connection required, it runs from your laptop battery for true location capture and playback.
Professional Deck Control
A built-in RS-422 connection lets you remote control professional broadcast decks. Combined with analog video inputs, it is perfect for archiving and mastering from legacy tape.









