Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Recorder 3G
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Email:
Address:
Key Information About the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Recorder 3G Video Capture Card
- SDI and HDMI capture in broadcast quality with support for compressed and uncompressed streams in 10-bit, ideal for recording, streaming, and ingest.
- Thunderbolt 3 connection via USB-C: an ultra-compact solution to turn a laptop or desktop computer into a professional capture station.
- Wide compatibility with the most commonly used post-production and broadcast software (editing, color grading, virtual studio), on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux.
- Pocket-sized form factor (92 x 45 x 25 mm, 158 g): perfect for mobile setups, lightweight racks, and multi-camera shoots.
UltraStudio Recorder 3G: The "UltraStudio" Approach in a Portable Thunderbolt 3 Version
The UltraStudio range is designed to easily integrate professional video sources into the computer, with a simple philosophy: reliable connectivity, image quality suitable for post-production, and smooth integration into editing and broadcast workflows. The UltraStudio Recorder 3G fits this logic by prioritizing portability and efficiency, while leveraging the bandwidth and stability of Thunderbolt 3. Its positioning is clear: to offer a modern, compact, and fast-to-deploy capture solution without compromising the quality requirements of broadcast environments.
Who and What For: Capture, Streaming, and Post-Production Without Friction
This capture interface is aimed at content creators, videographers, streaming technicians, post-production studios, and lightweight control rooms that need a clean and stable SDI or HDMI input to a computer. Whether you are recording an SDI camera on set, an HDMI output from a camera/DSLR, or the program feed from a video mixer, the UltraStudio Recorder 3G allows you to quickly integrate the source into your software, with embedded audio management and support for common video formats in SD, HD, and 2K.
In practice, it excels in situations where reliability is paramount: interview capture, conference recording, ingest for quick editing, or acquisition for live broadcast. Its ultra-compact form factor also facilitates "backpack" configurations and mobile setups, especially with a Thunderbolt 3 laptop.
Image Quality, Codecs, and Software Integration: A Workflow-Oriented Tool
10-bit Capture: More Grading Latitude and Cleaner Image
Support for 10-bit capture (compressed and uncompressed) is a real advantage for workflows where preserving gradients, limiting banding, and maintaining latitude in color correction are important. Whether your goal is a clean master for archiving, a ProRes file for smooth editing, or an uncompressed format for a demanding pipeline, the UltraStudio Recorder 3G adapts to your working method.
SDI/HDMI Connectivity and Embedded Audio: Simplicity, Stability, Speed
With its multi-rate SDI inputs up to 3G and HDMI, the UltraStudio Recorder 3G covers most field and studio needs in SD and HD, while remaining easy to cable. Audio is captured directly via the SDI/HDMI streams (embedded channels), avoiding complex routing when the priority is to secure synchronized video/audio capture.
Software Compatibility and Included Utilities: Ready to Go Out of the Box
Integration with a wide range of applications (editing, capture, broadcast, and broadcast tools) facilitates adoption in existing setups. The included utilities allow quick disk speed checks, capture without heavy stations, and interface management-an essential point when you need to install and validate a configuration quickly.
Important Note: The UltraStudio Recorder 3G requires a computer equipped with a USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port (a simple USB-C port without Thunderbolt is not sufficient).
Technical specifications
| Category | video acquisition | Number of HDMI inputs | 1.0000 |
| Type | Video acquisition | Weight | 158 g |
| Recommended cables | Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C | Dimensions (mm) | 91,9 x 45 x 24,9 |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| Dimensions | 92 x 45 x 25 mm | HDMI video inputs | 1x |
| Note | requires a computer equipped with a USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port | HDMI audio inputs | 8x embedded channels in SD/HD |
| Computer interface | Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS, Windows, and Linux) | SD SDI video standards | 525i/59.94 NTSC, 625i/50 PAL |
| SDI video inputs | 1x SDI rates 270 Mbit, 1.5G, 3G | HD SDI video standards | 720p/50; 720p/59.94; 720p/60; 1080p/23.98; 1080p/24; 1080p/25; 1080p/29.97; 1080p/30; 1080p/50; 1080p/59.94; 1080p/60; 1080PsF/23.98; 1080PsF/24; 1080PsF/25; 1080PsF/29.97; 1080PsF/30; 1080i/50; 1080i/59.94; 1080i/60 |
| SDI audio inputs | 16x embedded channels in SD/HD | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the UltraStudio Recorder 3G work with a standard USB-C port?
The connection requires a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port; a USB-C port without Thunderbolt is not sufficient.
Can an HDMI camera be recorded for filming a concert?
The HDMI input accepts SD and HD signals up to 1920 x 1080. HDMI embedded audio is captured at 48 kHz / 24 bit, with up to 8 channels. Copy-protected HDMI sources cannot be recorded.
How many SDI audio channels are captured?
Up to 16 embedded SDI audio channels can be acquired in SD or HD, at 48 kHz / 24 bit format.
Is 1080p capture at 60 fps supported?
HD SDI formats include 1080p/60 as well as 1080p/50, with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080. Capture can use 8, 10, or 12 bit signals depending on the video standard employed.
Can this interface be used for a mobile live switcher?
Weighing 158 g with dimensions of 92 x 45 x 25 mm, this model easily integrates into a mobile capture setup connected via Thunderbolt 3 to a Mac OS, Windows, or Linux computer.
