Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit (for UltraStudio 4K Extreme models)

The Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit is designed to connect the UltraStudio 4K Extreme models to a computer using a dedicated PCI Express (PCIe) connection. This kit includes a high-speed Gen 3 PCI express plug-in card and cable, a setup that is capable of delivering higher data transfer speeds than Thunderbolt. This superior bandwidth is essential for professionals working with the most demanding, uncompressed video formats that the UltraStudio 4K Extreme is capable of handling.

To use the kit, the PCIe adapter card must be securely installed into an available PCIe slot within your computer. The included specialized cable then creates the high-speed link, connecting the UltraStudio 4K Extreme’s external PCIe port directly to the port provided by the adapter card at the back of your computer. This provides a robust and extremely fast interface specifically tailored for the UltraStudio 4K Extreme.

Product Features in Detail

Dedicated UltraStudio 4K Extreme Connectivity

This kit is specifically designed to provide a proprietary PCIe interface for the Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Extreme and UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 units. It is the necessary hardware solution to activate the UltraStudio's highest bandwidth connection option.

Superior Data Transfer Performance

The connection utilizes a high-speed Gen 3 PCI Express interface, which is noted to deliver significantly higher data transfer speeds than Thunderbolt technology. This maximized bandwidth is essential for demanding workflows, such as uncompressed 4K video capture and high-frame-rate RGB formats.

High-Bandwidth Gen 3 PCIe Standard

The kit includes a high-speed plug-in card and cable utilizing the PCI Express Generation 3 (Gen 3) standard. Gen 3 offers an extremely fast connection, with a theoretical maximum bandwidth of up to 8 GB/s per 8-lane connection, ensuring peak performance for the UltraStudio unit.

Included Adapter Card for Computer

A dedicated PCIe adapter card is supplied in the kit. This card must be physically installed into an available PCIe expansion slot inside your host computer (Mac or Windows), creating the necessary high-speed interface port.

Direct External Connection Cable

The kit contains a specialized cable that connects the PCIe port on the installed adapter card (located at the back of the computer) directly to the dedicated PCIe port on the back of the UltraStudio 4K Extreme unit, creating a low-latency, direct data link.

Essential Component for Max Performance

While the UltraStudio 4K Extreme typically uses Thunderbolt, the PCIe Cable Kit is the essential accessory required to access the maximum speed capabilities of the unit, specifically for high frame rate, deep color 4:4:4 RGB workflows that push the limits of Thunderbolt.