Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra

Build cutting-edge digital film DIT setups and post-production workflows using the Blackmagic Media Dock. It allows multiple DaVinci Resolve workstations to instantly access recorded files directly on set, without the need to copy data. This means customers can use DaVinci Resolve for color grading directly on set. This is a great workflow when using URSA Cine cameras that record to Blackmagic Media Modules. Customers can also sync with Blackmagic Cloud and collaborate with colorists and editors off-site.

The most interesting features are the HDMI and SDI outputs for monitoring. Simply connect a monitor to get a live overview of the Blackmagic Media Dock’s status. Storage mapping displays a graphical representation of the modules’ total capacity as well as individual users’ read and write activity. Data transfer graphs for Ethernet connections are also available. The main space indicator shows the capacity of the media modules and how much is currently in use. It also displays the status of each synchronization with Blackmagic Cloud.

One of the major advantages of the Blackmagic Media Dock is private storage that customers have full control over. No subscription is required. There are no monthly license fees. There is no usage or data tracking. Customers do not need to use a paid cloud-based web service to manage storage, as the Blackmagic Media Dock includes a free software tool for both macOS and Windows. This means they can operate a private network completely disconnected from the internet.

Thanks to its 100G Ethernet ports, the Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra is ideally designed to work with the HyperDeck ISO Recorder 100G for live production. This is a powerful combination, as the HyperDeck ISO Recorder 100G can record up to 8 cameras simultaneously. Files are saved in broadcast-quality ProRes for very high image quality. Once the individual ISO recordings are captured, new programs can be created or live playback can be performed in DaVinci Resolve. Even while recording, DaVinci Resolve workstations can still work with the recording. The Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra is designed for this purpose, with one 100G port connecting to the HyperDeck and the other to a network switch and editing suites.

DaVinci Resolve offers powerful live playback features. Adding the Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra allows you to combine HyperDeck recorders, DaVinci workstations, and remote cameras into a single, state-of-the-art live replay system. In addition, the new multi-source viewer allows for visual browsing of footage, where clips with matching timecodes are displayed in a multiview. This is ideal for situations where footage is coming in real-time from remote cameras. The Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra is designed to perfectly support DaVinci Resolve for live sports broadcasts and replays.