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Blackmagic Design announced the ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, the world’s first high frame rate Ultra HD 2160p60 switcher with 12G-SDI for 5,625 EUR ex. VAT.

Fast action production has required the use of high frame rates for many years. HD formats up to 1080p60 are very common and broadcasters cannot move to Ultra HD unless they can get the same high frame rate workflows they need. Now the new ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K provides the same high frame rates because it has been designed from the ground up to support Ultra HD up to 2160p60. With this one switcher, broadcasters can keep their high frame rate workflows but get twice the resolution for amazing looking pictures.

The all new ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K lets customers create live, switched, high frame rate HD and Ultra HD programs at up to 60 frames per second. Featuring advanced 12G-SDI technology, customers can connect the latest 2160p60 cameras using a single, standard SDI cable. The multi rate 12G-SDI connections automatically switch to 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI and HD-SDI so the switcher is compatible with existing HD equipment. The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K can be used to master programs in 2160p60 while simultaneously outputting them in HD with realtime down conversion. It’s a future proof switcher that lets broadcasters start building a library of amazing Ultra HD content, even if they need to continue broadcasting 1080HD today.

The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K is designed for action filled sporting events and live concerts where incredibly smooth, crystal clear, realistic looking video is important. With Ultra HD production at 60 frames per second, viewers will see incredibly clear, detailed images where every single frame looks like a super sharp still photograph. When combined with the extra resolution, higher frame rate and bigger color space of Ultra HD, the ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K makes the fast paced action and incredible drama of live sports look dramatically better than even the highest end regular HD production.

Even if customers don’t use the new ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K for Ultra HD, it also includes many other more advanced features when operating in high definition, making it our most advanced ATEM switcher yet!

The new ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K has hundreds of advanced creative features for creating the highest quality live broadcast programs. There are 4 built in media players and a larger media pool with more memory for graphics and video clips. The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K features built in keyers, dynamic transitions, a powerful DVE, SuperSource multi layering, power macros, audio mixing, camera control with color correction and much more. It’s a direct drop in replacement for any ATEM switcher and provides all these powerful features in formats up to 2160p60 while operating just like any other ATEM switcher, totally eliminating the cost and time required for retraining.

In addition to advanced 12G-SDI technology, the ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K features the highest quality professional broadcast connections. Every input is HD or Ultra HD switchable and they all have automatic frame re-synchronization so customers can take any source, even if they’re not referenced, and make clean switches. There are also two balanced XLR audio inputs and outputs for connecting mixers and other pro audio gear. The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K has both an Ultra HD program output as well as a down converted HD program output, along with 6 auxiliary outputs for sending clean feeds out to giant screens, projectors, recorders or monitors. Dual Ultra HD multi view outputs let customers monitor program, preview and cameras on large screen Ultra HD displays.

The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K can be controlled using ATEM’s professional hardware control panels or using the ATEM Switcher Control Software on a Mac or Windows computer connected via ethernet.

The ATEM hardware control panels are the fastest, most professional way to control a switcher during live production. The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel features high quality buttons, knobs, faders and joysticks that are built to withstand the demanding needs of live production work. A smaller ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel can also be used in tight locations like outside broadcast trucks.

The ATEM Switcher Control Software provides a full visual control panel with parameter palettes for making quick adjustments, loading graphics, adjusting audio and more. Customers can even combine multiple hardware and software control panels on the same show so different people can be working on switching, graphics, audio, camera control and more, all at the same time.

ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K Key Features

Full 2 M/E switcher with each M/E featuring media players, chroma key, transitions and more.

Switcher can be switched between HD and Ultra HD video formats instantly.

2 x built in Ultra HD multi view allows 16 sources, 2 x previews and program.

20 x inputs for a total of 20 x 12G-SDI. All inputs feature auto re-sync.

1 x down converted program output.

Built in media pool graphics storage for 32 RGBA Ultra HD stills and 180 frames of Ultra HD clips.

Built in full motion 3D DVE with position, scale, resize and rotate features.

Built in SuperSource allows 4 DVE’s and 4 keys layered as an independent video source.

4 media players allow graphics to be connected to keyers for fill and key layering.

Transitions include cut, mix, dip to color, SMPTE wipes and more.

4 upstream keyers include chroma keyer and 2 downstream keyers are included.

6 auxiliary outputs include front panel aux switching buttons and LCD screen for viewing.

Built in audio mixer live mixes embedded audio from all video inputs and independent audio inputs.

Balanced XLR stereo analog audio inputs and 1 HiFi RCA stereo audio input into built in audio mixer.

Audio mixer main and preview outputs onto balanced XLR audio outputs and on all video outputs.

Internal sources include black, color bars, two color generators and media pool.

Ethernet connection for control panel connection. Mac and Windows control panel software included.

Compatible with all ATEM Broadcast Panel control panels when hardware panel is required.

Black Burst and HD-Tri-Sync genlock input for integration into large systems.

Compact 2 rack unit size is perfect for when a lot of power is required in a portable solution

Availability and Price

The ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K will be available in June for approx. 5,625 EUR ex. VAT.

Press Photography

Product photos of the ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com

Press Release

Blackmagic Design announced HyperDeck Studio 12G, a new professional solid state disk based broadcast deck that can record SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60. HyperDeck Studio 12G features familiar VTR style controls and includes advanced 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections for recording high frame rate Ultra HD over a single cable.

HyperDeck Studio 12G will be available in May for 2,675 EUR ex. VAT.

HyperDeck Studio 12G is the newest member of the HyperDeck family and is an advanced technology replacement for aging broadcast decks. Customers get the same functionality and control of a traditional deck with the advantage of recording directly to 10-bit 4:2:2 uncompressed files for SD and HD, or to broadcast quality Apple ProRes and DNxHD files for SD, HD and Ultra HD.

HyperDeck Studio 12G is the only deck that’s future proof and ready for every kind of production. Customers can use HyperDeck Studio 12G with all of their existing SD and HD equipment today, with the confidence of knowing that it will automatically switch to high frame rate Ultra HD 2160p60 when they need it.

The clarity, sharpness, detail and smooth motion of high frame rate Ultra HD makes it perfect for live sports programming. HyperDeck Studio 12G can be used with the latest broadcast switchers, such as the ATEM Broadcast Studio 12G, to record the master program output. Multiple HyperDecks can even be used to record clean feeds from the switcher, or even ISO recordings from every camera so you have full frame rate 2160p60 video available for instant replays or later post production.

HyperDeck Studio 12G features the latest multi rate 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections, making it compatible with virtually all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats, including high frame rate 2160p60.

There are two SSD slots allowing for continuous recording of full 10-bit 4:2:2 quality video onto standard 2.5” solid state disks. When one disk is full recording automatically continues onto the next disk. HyperDeck Studio 12G creates files that are ready for post production and SSD cards can be mounted directly on a Mac or PC computer. That means editors and colorists can instantly use the files off the disk without having to convert or transcode them. Files are compatible with all popular post production applications such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, Media Composer and more.

HyperDeck Studio 12G has a compact, single rack unit design that easily fits into any equipment rack, flyaway kit or outside broadcast vehicle. The machined metal design makes it rugged and durable enough to use in even the harshest production environments. The VTR style controls on the front panel are designed to make HyperDeck Studio 12G easy and familiar to use. There are illuminated play, record, rewind, and fast forward buttons, along with a standard jog/shuttle wheel on the front panel. HyperDeck Studio 12G can also be controlled remotely using standard RS-422 deck control or via SDI start/stop triggers.

“HyperDeck Studio 12G is exciting because it gives customers a modern, file based way to record high frame rate Ultra HD,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “Customers can now get a complete Ultra HD solution that ranges from cameras to switchers, routers and now recorders from Blackmagic Design. It’s all based on open standards, so they don’t have to buy expensive, proprietary cameras, media, cables, connectors or routers to make the move to Ultra HD!”

HyperDeck Studio 12G Key Features

Record and playback of HD and Ultra HD up to 60 fps or 2160p60.

Capture and playback with SSDs in uncompressed 10-bit, DNxHD and ProRes quality.

Supports QuickTime format to uncompressed, DNxHD and ProRes files and MXF files for DNxHD.

Dual slots for continuous recording, when one disk is full it continues to record to the next disk.

12G-SDI inputs and outputs, automatically switch between all SD, HD and Ultra HD video formats.

HDMI 2.0 input and outputs with support for Ultra HD 4K.

USB connection for software updates to add new features and video formats.

RS-422 deck control interface for external control.

Ethernet for transport control and setting changes.

1 rack unit size with universal 110/240V built in power supply.

Availability and Price

HyperDeck Studio 12G will be available in May for 2,675 EUR ex. VAT.

Press Photography

Product photos of the HyperDeck Studio 12G, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.

With the introduction of EDIUS 7.5 at NAB 2015, the world's fastest editor just got even faster. EDIUS 7.5's H.264 codec optimization seriously improves the 4K workflow with Sony XAVC/XAVC S, Panasonic AVC Ultra formats, even GoPro HERO 4! EDIUS is the first NLE to encode XAVC 60p faster than real-time, and is almost three times faster than its nearest competitor. EDIUS 7.5 is yet another free of charge update for both EDIUS Pro and EDIUS Elite users and will be available as a download from the Grass Valley website before the end of April. EDIUS uses Intel Quick Sync Technology present in Intel Core i7, Core i5 and Core i3 CPUs to turbocharge the EDIUS encoding workflow; details on how to use it are in this application note.

Press Release

Blackmagic Design announced UltraStudio 4K Extreme, the world’s most advanced Thunderbolt and PCIe video capture and playback solution. UltraStudio 4K Extreme features many type of video connections including quad link 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and more, plus it includes a built in multi format hardware codec! UltraStudio 4K Extreme is designed to work with the highest quality and highest frame rate video, all the way up to 3D stereoscopic 4K at 2160p60.

Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Extreme will be available in June for 2,795 EUR ex VAT.

UltraStudio 4K Extreme is the world's first Thunderbolt based solution with advanced 12G-SDI technology for capturing and playing back video from the latest high frame rate Ultra HD and 4K devices up to 2160p60 over a single, standard BNC cable. UltraStudio 4K Extreme supports virtually every SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K format and frame rate, in both YUV and RGB color.

UltraStudio 4K Extreme also includes a built in hardware multi format hardware codec that allows capture to H.265 files, which is becoming the compression standard for distributing Ultra HD content online. The demand for content encoded in the H.265 format will become higher as customers demand high quality Ultra HD content for the latest televisions they are purchasing today. This means UltraStudio 4K Extreme is the perfect solution for real time encoding of Ultra HD to files for online distribution of content.

This hardware codec also supports ProRes encoding so customers can record and playback everything from Apple ProRes 422 Proxy to the highest quality 12-bit ProRes 4444 XQ files for advanced compositing and color grading. This hardware codec means that high resolutions and high frame rates can be captured to lower speed computers such as laptops because the heavy processing of the video compression and decompression is handled in the UltraStudio 4K Extreme. This means the data rates the computer needs to handle are greatly reduced.

Designed to be used on a desktop, or installed into equipment racks, UltraStudio 4K Extreme features an attractive, machined aluminum front panel with an integrated color display and buttons for quickly selecting input sources for video, audio, timecode and deck control. The rear panel includes virtually every type of video and audio connection that exists, including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, analog component and composite video, balanced XLR and AES/EBU digital audio, as well as optical fiber expansion cages, RS-422 deck control inputs, dual power supplies and more.

Customers will be able to capture and playback Ultra HD in YUV at 60 frames per second as well as Ultra HD and 4K RGB video at 30 frames per second via the advanced 12G-SDI video connections. The Thunderbolt loop thru allows connection of up to 6 devices, so customers can connect fast disk arrays for massive amounts of video storage with a single Thunderbolt connection to their computer. When higher frame rates in RGB 4K are required, then UltraStudio 4K Extreme includes a higher speed PCI Express external connection so customers can connect via PCI Express and go beyond the speeds possible with the built in Thunderbolt connection.

UltraStudio 4K Extreme handles virtually every television format, making it the ideal solution for all post production and broadcast users working on high end design, editing, paint, color correction and visual effects projects. UltraStudio 4K Extreme is also perfect for 3D workflows because it features both interleaved/side by side and dual stream capture and playback. Interleaved 3D allows the left and right eye to be interleaved as fields into a single video connection and file, so customers can edit and finishing software such as DaVinci Resolve.

“This is the most powerful video capture and playback breakout box we’ve ever designed,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “The combination of 12G-SDI, Thunderbolt, and built-in hardware codec is exciting because it lets customers work at higher resolutions and frame rates than ever before. Now customers can edit amazing quality video, add the most incredible color correction even in high frames rate RGB 12 bit RGB quality!”

UltraStudio 4K Extreme Key Features

Supports 4K 60p capture and playback using 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections.

Built in high performance hardware codec for H.265 and ProRes encoding.

Supports 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB 4K for high end color correction and VFX.

3D capture and playback via SDI and HDMI.

Analog Component and dedicated NTSC/PAL in and out.

4 channel balanced analog audio in and out. Additional RCA HiFi audio in.

2 channel AES/EBU unbalanced audio in and out.

Professional Mic input with phantom power selector and full input gain control.

Timecode in and out on XLR connectors.

Genlock/tri-sync input & output.

2 x Sony compatible RS-422 deck control.

Includes hardware down conversion of Ultra HD to HD on playback.

Includes hardware SD and HD keying.

Connects with both Thunderbolt and PCIe

Includes free DaVinci Resolve Lite software.

Includes free developer SDK

Elegant 2 rack unit design, with removable ears so it can be used in a rack or sit on a desk.

Availability and Price

UltraStudio 4K Extreme will be available in June for 2,795 EUR ex VAT. from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

Press Photography

Product photos of the UltraStudio 4K Extreme, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.

Press Release

New DeckLink 4K Pro PCIe capture card features 12G-SDI for capture and playback in SD, HD, Ultra HD and DCI 4K formats up to 60 frames per second!

Blackmagic Design announced DeckLink 4K Pro, a new dual link 12G-SDI capture and playback card that includes an extremely high performance 8 lane PCI Express Generation 2 connection for dual stream capture and playback of high frame rate Ultra HD and 4K video up to 2160p60.

Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Pro is the newest member of the DeckLink family of PCIe video capture and playback cards. DeckLink 4K Pro features and incredibly fast design that lets customers capture and playback Ultra HD and 4K 4096 x 2160 video at up to 60 frames per second. That means customers can work with dual stream 3D as well as get simultaneous fill and key capture and playback, even when working with 4K content at 60 frames per second.

The new DeckLink 4K Pro is designed for high end digital cinema work and features two full frame DCI 4K inputs and outputs. The card has four multi rate 12G-SDI connections, 2 in, 2 out, and a reference input. That means they automatically change speed to work with older equipment, making the DeckLink 4K Pro compatible with virtually every SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K video format. DeckLink 4K Pro can be used to capture video in full 10-bit YUV color or 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit RGB color.

DeckLink 4K Pro is perfect for customers working in applications such as DaVinci Resolve on feature film, commercial, visual FX, and television productions that require high resolution, deep color, stereoscopic 3D and high frame rate support.

“The new DeckLink 4K Pro has everything editors, colorists and VFX artists need for high end feature film work with DaVinci Resolve and Fusion,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “It’s exciting to see the incredible looking high resolution, epic and cinematic content that can be created with it!”

DeckLink 4K Pro Key Features

12G-SDI in and out, supports SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD 60p capture and playback.

Fill and Key in Ultra HD 60p.

Built in stereoscopic output at full bandwidth 12 bit 4:4:4 RGB!

Includes Ultra HD to HD hardware downconverter.

Includes free DaVinci Resolve Lite software.

Includes free developer SDK for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Availability and Price

DeckLink 4K Pro will be available in May for 565 EUR ex. VAT from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

Press Photography

Product photos of DeckLink 4K Pro and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.