UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
Model: -
UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
Ex Tax: $188.07
- $205.00
UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
Capture broadcast-quality video via 3G-SDI and HDMI in SD and HD formats up to 1080p60. Designed for creators and professionals on the go, the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers equipped with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Enjoy powerful, pocket-sized video capture with support for 10-bit broadcast-quality recording through both HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs. Compatible with leading creative and production software—including DaVinci Resolve, AI-powered image processing applications, and live streaming platforms—the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G is the perfect companion for content creation, video production, and live broadcasting.
Share this on
UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G
Technical Specifications
| Connections | |
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| HDMI Video Inputs | 1 x HDMI 2.0 type A connector |
| HDMI Audio Inputs | 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type-C® supporting USB 40Gbps. |

| 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 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4. | |
| Software | |
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux. |
| Internal Software Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software. |

| Software Applications | |
| Other supported applications include: | |
| Cinegy Capture Pro, DevTek EasyMediaSuite, Glookast Capturer, Metus Ingest, Softron MovieRecorder, ToolsOnAir just:in, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Zoom. | |
| These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor. | |
| SDI Video Standards | |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 |
| 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | |
| 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 | |
| 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | |
| 2K Video Standards | 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI |
| 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI | |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M and SMPTE 425M level A and level B |
| SDI Metadata Support | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit. |
| SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| SDI Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. |
| SDI Color Space | Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020. |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI video connection is switchable between SD and HD. |
| HDMI Video Standards | |
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 |
| 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | |
| 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | |
| HDMI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| HDMI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 8-bit RGB 4:4:4, 8-bit YUV 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. |
| HDMI Color Configuration | HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color. |
| HDMI Color Space | Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020. |
| Multiple Rate Support | HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD. |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
| Hardware Frame Buffer | |
| Hardware Frame Buffer | v210 (10 bit YUV), 2vuy (8 bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8 bit RGB), r210 (10 bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12 bit RGB). |
| Processing | |
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. |
| Physical Installation | |
| Physical Installation | Requires computer with a USB Type-C® port with 40Gbps signalling rate. |

Operating Systems

| Power Requirements | |
| Power Requirements | Powered by Type-C® cable. Requires computer with a USB Type-C® 40Gb/s port. |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature | 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty. |