Blackmagic Design BDLKULSASDI UltraStudio SDI

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The world's smallest and most affordable SDI capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers!

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UltraStudio SDI simply plugs in to add 10 bit SDI capture and playback, plus HDMI monitoring to your computer! Because it powers from the USB connection, it's a snap to install! With high quality SDI and HDMI monitoring, plus genlock and RS-422 deck control built in, you get the the highest quality solution for editing, effects, paint and design!

Broadcast Quality SDI for USB 3.0

UltraStudio SDI includes a built in HDMI 1.4 output so you can even use a low cost television as a broadcast monitor. Perfect with laptops for SDI acquisition on location, or in large creative groups so all computers can be connected to broadcast routing infrastructure, UltraStudio SDI is the perfect low cost solution!

Compact Design
UltraStudio SDI eliminates messy power supplies because it powers from the USB 3.0 connection, plus there are no switches or adjustments because it automatically switches between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video formats.

World's Highest Quality Connections
UltraStudio SDI includes the highest quality low jitter SDI connections that instantly switch between all SD and HD video formats. Connect to decks such as Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HDCAM-SR, Panasonic D5, Sony PMW-F3 and more!

Compatible with Everything!
Blackmagic Design is the worlds biggest capture card manufacturer, so you get more third party software compatability! Edit on your favorite NLE software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas. For compositing and broadcast design, UltraStudio SDI works with After Effects, Nuke, Fusion and Photoshop. Audio engineers will love using UltraStudio SDI with Avid Pro Tools and Steinberg Nuendo.

Compact Size
UltraStudio SDI features a beautiful machined aluminum design with full silicon rubber base that grips to desk surfaces. UltraStudio SDI is so small and lightweight, it’s perfect for your laptop bag, so you can take it everywhere! Because it’s USB powered, it’s truly a portable solution!

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Connections
SDI Video Input	1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
SDI Video Output	1 x 10 bit SD/HD switchable
Analog Video Input	None
Analog Video Output	None
HDMI Video Input	None
HDMI Video Output	1 x HDMI type A connector
Analog Audio Output	None
Analog Audio Input	None
AES / EBU Audio Input	None
AES / EBU Audio Output	None
SDI Audio Input	8 Channels embedded in SD and HD
SDI Audio Output	8 Channels embedded in SD and HD
HDMI Audio Input	None
HDMI Audio Output	2 Channels embedded in SD and HD
Computer Interface	USB 3.0
Sync Input	Blackburst in SD, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50 and 1080i59.94 formats or Tri-Sync in any HD format
Device Control	Sony™ compatible RS422 deck control ports. Serial ports TxRx direction reversible under software control

Standards
SD Format Support	625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC and 525/23.98 NTSC
HD Format Support	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60
2K Format Support	None
SDI Compliance	SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M
SDI Metadata Support	VITC read for 3:2 pulldown removal. VANC capture and playback using up to 3 lines of video in file. HD RP188. Closed captioning
Video Sampling	4:2:2
Audio Sampling	Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit
Color Precision	10-bit
Color Space	REC 601, REC 709
HDMI Color Precision	10 bit
HDMI Resolution	Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device
HDMI Configuration	HDMI automatically configures to connected display
Multiple Rate Support	SDI and HDMI video connections are switchable between standard definition and high definition. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI and 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI
Copy Protection	For legal reasons HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content

Processing
Colorspace Conversion	Hardware based real time
3D processing	None
HD Down Conversion	Software based down conversion during video playback
HD Up Conversion	Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture
Cross Conversion	Real time 720HD to 1080HD during video capture
Real Time Effects	Adobe® Premiere Pro® Mercury Playback Engine effects in DV, MJPEG, DVCPRO HD, DSLR, AVCHD, XDCAM, XDCAM HD and uncompressed

Extras
Software Included	Media Express, Disk Speed Test, Blackmagic Control Panel and Blackmagic driver on Windows™
Firmware Upgrade	Firmware built into software driver. Loaded at system start or via updater software
Installation	Requires a computer with onboard USB 3.0, or a USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 card. Does not support USB 2.0 capture and playback. Please check the Support pages to see the full system requirements
Operating System Compatibility	Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7™
Product Warranty	3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty