UltraStudio Pro Now Shipping

June 25, 2010

Source: Blackmagic Design

USB 3.0 professional capture and playback solution with 10 bit SDI, HDMI, component, s-video, composite in SD and HD, plus hardware up, down, cross converter for $895

Blackmagic Design announced UltraStudio Pro, a broadcast quality SD/HD capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers is now shipping.

UltraStudio Pro includes the high speed of the new USB 3.0 interface, which is ten times the speed of regular USB, and runs at 4.8 Gb/s speed. USB 3.0 has enough speed for the highest quality uncompressed 10 bit HD video with the maximum real time effects possible.

UltraStudio Pro also includes audio level meters for accurate audio level calibration. UltraStudio Pro provides a a number of video and audio connections including 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component, composite, s-video, 4 channel analog audio, 2 channel AES/ EBU audio, genlock/tri-sync and RS422 deck control connections.

UltraStudio Pro includes a broadcast quality 7 foot/2 meter breakout cable and an independent SDI output is included that is down converted for simultaneous HD and SD monitoring.

A new built in hardware up, down and cross converter lets you edit in one format, and then output to any HD or SD format. Selection is possible between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and pillar- box 4:3 video formats.

UltraStudio Pro Key Features

• 10 bit 3 Gb/s SDI for capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
• 10 bit HDMI 1.3 for capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
• 10 bit analog component capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
• S-Video capture and playback, down converted when working in HD.
• Composite capture and playback, down converted when working in HD.
• Dedicated SD-SDI output for down converted SD output when in HD, or SD key channel out.
• Hardware up, down cross converter selectable Letterbox, Anamorphic 16:9, center-cut SD and more.
• Built in internal SD keying, or select to output both fill and key via SD/HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs.
• 8 channels of SDI audio capture and playback in HD and SD.
• 2 channels of AES/EBU audio capture and playback with sample rate converter on input.
• 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio capture and playback.
• Genlock/Tri-Sync reference input for locking to large systems.
• RS-422 remote control for broadcast decks.
• Includes 2 meter or 7 foot breakout cable.
• Includes developer SDK for custom development.
• USB 3.0 computer connection at 4.8 Gb/s speeds for maximum real time effects.
• Includes Media Express software for real time capture and playback of media.
• Real time effects in Adobe Premiere Pro, supports After Effects, Fusion, Photoshop and more.

Availability and Price

UltraStudio Pro is available now for US$895 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

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