Brand Name | Blackmagic Design |
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Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.2 x 5.2 x 1.6 inches |
Item model number | 9338716001846 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
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Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Mini Recorder Video Editing Card, Hardware Encoder
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Brand | Blackmagic Design |
Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt |
Model Name | 9338716001846 |
Platform | Linux, Windows |
Item Weight | 0.53 Pounds |
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- The Power of Thunderbolt: Built on revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, UltraStudio has a blazingly fast 10 Gb/s connection that's up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. That's enough bandwidth to handle the highest resolution video formats easily
- Unmatched Quality: Now you can handle any job your client presents to you, from TVC to feature films. UltraStudio operates with both compressed and uncompressed video, so it can handle anything and you're not locked into a single codec quality
- Works with all Video Software: UltraStudio is fully compatible with your favorite software. All UltraStudio files are open standard DPX and QuickTime format, so are compatible with all software. UltraStudio even includes a developer SDK and QuickTime
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Picture quality | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.6 | — | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Camera quality | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | — | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.1 |
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hardware interface | thunderbolt | usb3.0 | thunderbolt | thunderbolt, usb | usb3.0 | usb2.0 |
video output format | MPEG-4 | — | MPEG-2, AVCHD | — | 4K | YUV |
operating system | — | Windows,Mac Os | — | — | Mac | windows,android,macOS |
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ASIN | B009D91314 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #594 in Video Converters |
Date First Available | October 29, 2012 |
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The Power of Thunderbolt: Built on revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, UltraStudio has a blazingly fast 10 Gb/s connection that's up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. That's enough bandwidth to handle the highest resolution video formats easily Unmatched Quality: Now you can handle any job your client presents to you, from TVC to feature films. UltraStudio operates with both compressed and uncompressed video, so it can handle anything and you're not locked into a single codec quality Works with all Video Software: UltraStudio is fully compatible with your favorite software. All UltraStudio files are open standard DPX and QuickTime format, so are compatible with all software. UltraStudio even includes a developer SDK and QuickTime API so you can develop your own custom solutions
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Customers like the size and quality of the TV tuner card. They mention it's very compact and handy for streaming. They say it'll stream high quality videos at 4K resolution. Customers also appreciate the value of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with signal strength, temperature, and HDCP support. They also say the unit gets very hot and is not HDCP compliant. Customers disagree on ease of use.
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Customers like the streaming capabilities of the TV tuner card. They say it's compact, produces amazing video quality, and is very good at capturing the video they need it to. It's perfect for 4K live streaming, and works perfectly for YouTube live streaming. High quality streaming made easy, and it produces excellent audio and video. Customers also say the device is very reliable, and produces excellent picture quality.
"...I'm using brand new cables from Apple and monoprice. Video resolutions are correct and my software is up to date and set properly...." Read more
"...mini recorder and mac thunderbolt cable is the perfect combination for streaming...." Read more
"...Such a simple device yet also so important to my video podcast...." Read more
"...it turns out that this device is very reliable, and produces excellent audio and video...." Read more
Customers like the value of the TV tuner card. They mention it's reliable, excellent value for part-time video editors and streamers, and provides great quality for the price. The product is easy to use and connect, and is an inexpensive way to do high quality live video shoots.
"...The Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder was an intriguing, low-cost solution for interfacing our HDMI camera with a MacBook Pro we already own...." Read more
"...try to do some skype-rebroadcasting at some point... Anyway, it ROCKS for the price, the only feature I wanted was hdmi->..." Read more
"...I may buy another of these because the price is right and I still have several Thunderbolt ports open on my Mac Pro...." Read more
"A great way to record your video through Thunderbolt at a reasonable price compared to other solutions...." Read more
Customers like the size of the TV tuner card. They say it's very compact and handy for streaming, and it can just sit in the cable path anywhere. Customers also appreciate the small size, with no bulky power supply.
"...It works great, doesn't need external power and it's very compact! Not being video pros we managed to stream live video in HD...." Read more
"Very simple yet powerful device - fit in your pocket but allow you to input HD video from HD-SDI or HDMI source to your Mac or Thunderbird-equipped..." Read more
"...It's small enough that it can just sit in the cable path anywhere it needs to be. It's all-metal and feels bulletproof...." Read more
"...What more can you ask for. Its compact, amazing video quality not to mention that with their software you can record in prores 4:2:2 and also..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it works great with Macs, the configuration is working well, and the mini recorders worked initially. However, others say that they couldn't get it to work properly, have many issues with the unit, and that it doesn't work reliably over common connections.
"...There isn't much documentation on this software. But it works really well, it did for me. Our 2 day program was divided into 6 events 3 a day...." Read more
"...Here's what I've learned after making his purchase: THE DEVICE WORKS GREAT, but you might have to READ a little bit to understand what you're doing...." Read more
"First, this will not work with Apple Catalina beta. So don’t upgrade to use BlackMagic...." Read more
"...For the most part, it worked alright with OBS (a software we use to broadcast those combined feed to Facebook Live)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the TV tuner card. Some mention it's easy and pain free way to stream live video to YouTube, while others say it'll add some stress to every setup.
"...Can tell by feel that it’s built for pro usage. Incredibly easy to get going and the led light for connection status helped us diagnose our encoder..." Read more
"...Not super simple but it worked really well." Read more
"...When the Mini Recorder does work, it works great -- effortlessly and invisibly...." Read more
"...The OS X software that comes with the device was simple to use...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the TV tuner card. They mention that it gets very hot, gets pretty warm pretty quickly, and is uncomfortably warm.
"...Not being satisfied with the heating issue, I shopped for a Magewell and read reviews for it. Seemed like overheating is common for both devices...." Read more
"...I could not use it.This device got hot connected to this machine.Device and video froze completely. Had to unplug it a lot...." Read more
"...1/32-inch steel, and acts as a heat sink in operation--it does get uncomfortably warm...." Read more
"...Even in the cold environment of a hockey arena, the units got very hot. That should have been a clue that they would eventually fail...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the hdcp support of the TV tuner card. They mention that it doesn't work with HDMI, and that it's not HDCP compliant. Some customers also report issues with the HDMI input source not being supported, and the picture not looking good.
"...No luck with HDMI. Tried SDI and still no video signal getting to Mac. Saw some other forums with signal issues as well...." Read more
"...Sure enough it worked. This is when I realized it is not HDCP compliant - even though the product description explicitly states it works with set..." Read more
"...two of these and they are very easy to use and work with a variety of different cameras so long as you have a functional HDMI output...." Read more
"...I had with the device (and why I returned it) is that the HDMI input must be YUV format...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the TV tuner card. They mention that they are unable to get a signal in Media Express, and that the input signal is not up to this device's standards. They also report issues with finding and keeping the signal with HDMI-B and HDMI-C cables, as well as with flickering signal with SDI.
"...The quality button in the program is greyed out.Video blinks to black and I had to restart Media Express program sometimes...." Read more
"...we tried to connect it at the arena during a game, the unit failed to deliver a signal...." Read more
"...without any interruptions already, so it looks like a good robust solution for live streaming...." Read more
"...reason I can't give this device 5 stars is because of a problem with the input signal that wasn't up to this device's minimum resolution and..." Read more
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There is a simple piece of software in the install that you can use, Blackmagic Media Express, this will allow you to do a capture of the feed. In BM Media Express preferences, pick the Capture Video format you want, and the destination disk the files go to. That is about it, I had a couple of days to practice because the tech team did rehearsals. It is tricky in this program to name the files but I finally found the answer buried in BM support forum. The name is a combination of the Description, Reel all the things below name. You hit the little plus sign to the right of these choices and it populates the name. You can't just type the name, I kept it simple. It was frustrating and took me a while to find the answer. You are welcome. There isn't much documentation on this software. But it works really well, it did for me. Our 2 day program was divided into 6 events 3 a day. So I just made sure I hit capture before the show started and then stopped it by hitting capture again to stop it recording. Practice with it so you know it works before showtime.
One annoying thing is you cannot monitor the audio while recording (if somebody can do this - post it please). But I did so many tests that I knew the embedded audio was there on the recording. Make sure to check your Mac audio input System Preferences to make sure the BM box is selected. I wasn't fed timecode but if I was it was supposed to be in the feed as well.
So the 2 day show was streamed live and I found out after the first event my recordings were the source of the posted videos. Our editor took the files and trimmed stuff they didn't need and prepped them for YouTube upload. So these event recordings have been watched by over 100K of people. It worked really well.
Only other thing is after I got familiar with the capture utility, I started using the box with - BM Davinci Resolve 16. It is more complicated than the included app, but that is what I used. I like the naming workflow better. The picture looked the same after I dialed in Resolve, but Resolve has way too many settings for someone starting out.
Oh yes one of the captures was over 2.5 hours long and the Mini Recorder never overheated. Not super simple but it worked really well.
In an attempt to get some YouTube footage up, I went and bought a Canon t6i. Well, due to INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS, these kinds of cameras are only allowed to shoot 30 minutes at a time. Being naive, I tried plugging the cable it came with into the laptop and if you know anything about recording, you're already smugly laughing at my pitiful attempt to remedy a much more complicated problem.
Friends, the very little I know is that you need something to process the data coming from your camera and into your computer so you can record/livestream. I spent days looking at reviews, how-to's, the whole nine yards, and there's a handful of products out there with an even wider array of opinions on what works best. Here's what I've learned after making his purchase: THE DEVICE WORKS GREAT, but you might have to READ a little bit to understand what you're doing. It may be plug and play for some people, but you're dealing with something a little more complicated than slamming a USB stick packed with vacation photos of your dog into the side of your MacBook. If you're looking to livestream or get longer videos from your DSLR, this is a great choice. Make sure you get the right cables/adapters to run from your camera- to the Blackmagic- to your computer. DEFINITELY recommend.
As almost everyone has posted, this little device runs very hot. I use the Mini for live streaming and to convert vids. After a couple of hours of using the Mini, it gets very hot to the touch. Being concerned that the device will overheat and fail, I keep my use to about a couple of hours at a time. Not being satisfied with the heating issue, I shopped for a Magewell and read reviews for it. Seemed like overheating is common for both devices. However, I saw a review of a Magewell where the reviewer stuck heatsinks on it to keep the device from running hot. I added the same heatsinks to the my mini as shown in my photo. The heatsinks seemed to have made a significant difference that my Mini now runs warm even after a couple of hours of use. I now have little concerns using the mini for more than just a couple of hours. Here is the heatsink I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JB8MQ76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have no affiliations with the heatsink manufacture or vendor.
I also stuck 4 rubber feet to the bottom of the mini so it doesn't slide around on my desk.
As almost everyone has posted, this little device runs very hot. I use the Mini for live streaming and to convert vids. After a couple of hours of using the Mini, it gets very hot to the touch. Being concerned that the device will overheat and fail, I keep my use to about a couple of hours at a time. Not being satisfied with the heating issue, I shopped for a Magewell and read reviews for it. Seemed like overheating is common for both devices. However, I saw a review of a Magewell where the reviewer stuck heatsinks on it to keep the device from running hot. I added the same heatsinks to the my mini as shown in my photo. The heatsinks seemed to have made a significant difference that my Mini now runs warm even after a couple of hours of use. I now have little concerns using the mini for more than just a couple of hours. Here is the heatsink I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JB8MQ76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have no affiliations with the heatsink manufacture or vendor.
I also stuck 4 rubber feet to the bottom of the mini so it doesn't slide around on my desk.