Blackmagic democratizes access to advanced studio production solutions

Blackmagic has set itself the goal of facilitating studio production and optimizing the holding of corporate events.. On this occasion it fully enters the studio with the launch of an Ursa Broadcast camera, an interesting panel for ATEM mixers, a new mixer 4 M/E, an SMPTE fiber adapter for cameras and a cutting-edge CCU panel for multi-camera control.

The Australian manufacturer Blackmagic has impacted WHEREAS 2018 with the presentation of new solutions. On this occasion it fully enters the studio with the launch of an URSA Broadcast camera, a new panel for ATEM mixers, a new mixer 4 M/E, an SMPTE fiber adapter for the cameras and a cutting-edge CCU panel for multi-camera control.

Although in the coming days we will go into depth into the characteristics of these new proposals, Today we give a few touches of approximation.

ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K

Regarding the new ATEM model 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, This mixer offers 12G SDI technology along with high-quality professional connections and features 20 entries, 4 M/E banks and 16 next-generation composers for high frame rate UHD content at 2160p60. In addition, offers 2 Outputs enable simultaneous viewing of UHD images and source resynchronization on all inputs, as well as visual effects and SuperSource function with 4 PIP windows, among other benefits.

Blackmagic has also announced a free software update with all the new features for the ATEM model. 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K. So users of such a mixer will get two additional mixing banks and 16 cutting-edge digital composers without the need to purchase another product.

For your part, the ATEM model 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K provides the possibility of creating live programs alternating HD and UHD signals at 60 f/s. Since it has 12G SDI technology, cutting-edge cameras with 2160p60 resolution can be connected using a single conventional SDI cable. Also, These connections support multiple transfer speeds (SDI HD, 3G y 6G), so they automatically adjust to the format of the incoming signal and allow the use of all types of HD equipment.

Besides, This device can be used to master productions in 2160p60 resolution and transmit them simultaneously in HD, converting the material in real time. In a nutshell, This mixer guarantees your investment, thanks to the fact that it allows you to compile an extraordinary library of UHD content, although HD images continue to be broadcast 1080.

ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Blackmagic has also launched a new panel for the ATEM that responds to the philosophy of the popular DaVinci panels but with a traditional mixer panel look with professional buttons., knobs, T-fader and LCD display.

El ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel is designed to give customers precise control over their ATEM mixer for multi-camera, multi-source live production.. Compact in size (fits into a standard equipment rack) It is perfect for use in flightcases, mobile units or any other enclosure with limited space.

Features newly designed buttons and LCD-based labels that help improve clarity and reduce incorrect keystrokes. Buttons have customizable color lighting to indicate status and activity. Besides, dynamic screens are placed above and below the buttons. These provide customizable text, multi-language support and customizable label colors.

The combination of button colorization and customizable text labels help users quickly identify important keys while working on high-pressure, fast-paced live programs.

New M/E selection buttons allow control of up to 4 Independent effects mixes in a single panel, so users can quickly switch between sources and control up to 4 mix effects rows, effectively allowing full control of a mixer 4 M/E from a typical hardware panel of a 1 M/E. This allows you to use the new panel with the Atem 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K.

ATEM Camera Control Panel

Finally, Blackmagic has announced that in June it will begin marketing a revolutionary CCU panel for multi-camera control.. The new ATEM Camera Control Panel will allow users to simultaneously control four cameras (URSA Broadcast, URSA Mini, Blackmagic Studio o Blackmagic Micro) from a single device remotely.

The control panel also works with any ATEM production mixer and features a large LCD screen, a professional joystick, and control buttons that allow a single operator to monitor and adjust a wide range of technical parameters such as black level, color balance, shutter speed and more.

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast

Definitely, One of the highlights of this presentation is the new URSA Broadcast professional camera with B4 mount for HD or UHD capture.. It has a 4K sensor, extended video dynamic range, Traditional controls and buttons on the outside, optical neutral density filters and two SD and CFast card slots, among other benefits.

The URSA Broadcast model is like two cameras in one, since it can be used either in studios or outdoors. It has traditional controls and offers exceptional image quality in a compact design that is ideal for fast work dynamics and unexpected turns..

New Extended Video Dynamic Range delivers extraordinary content with accurate skin tones and rich colors. This means that it is not necessary to carry out a chromatic correction of the material before broadcasting it to the air., which is extremely convenient for newsletters, live sports shows, and game and talk shows. This way, user can film, Edit and air quickly.

URSA Broadcast has also been designed to be used with traditional equipment and systems. For example, broadcasters can use the HD and UHD lenses they already have. Unlike other cameras, This not only allows recording on SD cards, Economical UHS-II and CFast, but also offers the possibility of storing images with 1080i or 2160p resolution in .mov or .mxf formats, which will be available soon.

On the other hand, This camera makes it easy to record content by using DNx145 codecs, DNx220X o ProRes, which avoids having to copy or transcode the material. Consequently, It is compatible with virtually all existing streaming platforms and editing programs.

URSA Broadcast's B4 mount and integrated sensor provide greater depth of field, so it is possible to record without having to constantly adjust the focus. For your part, The frame includes an optical system with spherical aberration correction, specifically designed for the integrated sensor. The ⅔” mount offers the possibility of using both HD and UHD lenses.

Because this type of lens is parfocal and has a wider depth of field, sharpness is preserved as we move further away or closer to the image. This allows streamlining work dynamics, since it is not necessary to change the lens or modify the focus between short shots, medium and wide. Besides, The URSA Broadcast model supports electronic control of the B4 lens.

Includes buttons, switches, Rotary knobs and selectors on the outside of the unit allow direct access to essential functions. Controls are logically organized for ease of use. Thus, the user can operate the camera without having to look at the buttons, search for menus or remove view from the scene you are recording.

This version also features a highly visible display that provides important information, For example, the time code, the values ​​for the shutter and the lens, battery charge level and volume intensity. The screen has a backlight unit that makes it easy to view both in low-light environments and in broad daylight..

Since all URSA Broadcast connections use conventional connectors from the television industry, no need to spend money on expensive and exclusive cables. The camera also has 12G SDI connections for the transmission of images in different definitions, as well as an input for the return signal. Besides, allows processing different HD and UHD formats at a maximum resolution of 2160p60 with a single cable.

Blackmagic Design also offers a full line of professional accessories designed exclusively for this new camera model.. For example, Users have the ability to use a Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder device, or a Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder with a 7 inches. Besides, the company offers microphone stands, optional lens mounts and V-Lock or Gold Mount battery bases.

SMPTE fiber solutions

Blackmagic joins the offer of fiber links with two proposals that allow cameras to be connected at a maximum distance of two kilometers and powered by a single SMPTE fiber optic cable..

The new Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter devices, offer to convert both audiovisual and control and communication signals to transmit them through a single hybrid fiber optic cable. Using a single hybrid fiber optic cable for all connections and power to cameras located at a maximum distance of two kilometers.

Together with the URSA Broadcast and URSA Mini models, new converters provide a comprehensive solution for television studios. One of them is installed on the camera and the other on the set or mobile unit, thus offering an ideal resource for newsletters, variety shows, trivia contests, comedy series or major sporting events, at a much lower price than other similar systems.

Thus, The same technology that large broadcasters have used for years is now available to teachers, places of worship, web producers and professionals in the audiovisual sector.

In order to connect the converters, a SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber optic cable with SMPTE connectors is used 304 at both ends. This includes a pair of bidirectional fiber optic conductors, another for data and a third for food, in addition to a central reinforcement element that gives it the necessary resistance for continuous use.

The Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter model is capable of providing a power of 200 volts to its counterpart in the camera to power the unit and all its accessories. Both devices also have special microcontrollers that monitor the power supply at all times..

If a loss is detected, it is interrupted immediately. On the other hand, cable voltage only increases after all safety checks are completed. It is also worth highlighting that both models of converters comply with the SMPTE standards for fiber optics., which guarantees user safety. The power decreases when the current reaches the chamber, and this is distributed to the unit and its accessories through common connections of 12 volts.

The Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter is placed on the back of the camera and allows both audiovisual signals and those used to control the units and communicate with other members of the production to be transmitted using a common hybrid fiber optic cable..

For your part, The Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter version is installed in the studio or outdoor mobile and provides the possibility of converting received signals to a format compatible with mixers, audio consoles, control modules and other equipment. Both converters feature common controls and have been designed to function exactly as experienced videographers expect.. Also, They have 12G SDI connections compatible with all HD and UHD formats at a maximum resolution of 2160p60.

Grant Petty said: “The new Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter allow customers to finally create a complete professional broadcast camera chain that is truly affordable.. It's exciting because the new converters, along with the new URSA Broadcast and the upcoming ATEMA camera control panel, make it affordable for professionals and broadcasters to use more cameras than ever. This also means that web producers, educators, “AV companies and anyone else who wants to create high-quality programs can now afford the same professional technology that high-end broadcasters have used for years.”.

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