Effective Sensor Size
2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount (Actual sensor size 13.056mm x 7.344mm)
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast
Blackmagic SKU: BMD-CINEURSAMWC4K | Helix SKU: BMDCINEURSAMWC4K
URSA Broadcast is an advanced Ultra HD broadcast camera that works with your existing HD or Ultra HD B4 lenses so you can shoot HD today and switch to Ultra HD when you’re ready! You get professional broadcast controls, built in ND filters, non stop 12‑bit recording of ProRes and DNx files to dual SD UHS‑IIor CFast cards, and new extended video range for stunning broadcast ready shots that can go straight to air. URSA Broadcast is two cameras in one. Use it for production work or add a Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder to turn it into a live studio camera with remote control and built in color corrector!
Camera Features
Lens Mount
B4 2/3 inch
Lens Control
Electronic control via 12‑pin broadcast connector. Control also possible vEF mia ount pins when using optional URSA Mini Pro EF Mount.
Dynamic Range
12 Stops+
Shooting Resolutions
3840x2160, 1920x1080
Frame Rates
Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
Off‑speed frame rates up to 60p.
Built in ND Filters
Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2‑stop, 4‑stop and 6‑stop ND filters.
Focus
Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses with focus servo.
Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video and extended video mode.
Screen Dimensions
4 inch.
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic B4 lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.
Controls
Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen.
Push buttons for other controls.
2 assignable shortcut keys.
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
Total Video Inputs
1 x SDI
Total Video Outputs
1 x SDI, 1 x SDI Monitoring.
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x XLR switchable between mic, line and AES digital audio. Phantom power support.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone microphone for talkback.
Reference Inputs
Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.
Remote Control
2 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
Computer Interface
USB Type‑C for software updates.
Audio
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker
1 x mono speaker.
Standards
SD Video Standards
None
HD Video Standards
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, Interlaced output via SDI 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 Level B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2082‑1
SDI Audio Sampling
48 kHz and 24 bit
Media
Media
2 x CFast for 4K RAW and ProRes recording. 2 x SD UHS‑II card slots for HD and Ultra HD recording.
Media Format
Can format cards to ExFAT for Windows and Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).
Supported Codecs
Codecs
DNxHD 220X, DNxHD 145, Apple ProRes 4444 XQ QuickTime, ProRes 4444 QuickTime, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime and ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime, CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1, CinemaDNG RAW 4:1.
Control
External Control
Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol, iPad control via Bluetooth, 2 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and record control.
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
DaVinci YRGB.
Talkback and Tally
Talkback
SDI Channels 15/16 and iPhone headset.
Live Tally Indicator
Tally on LCD, URSA Viewfinder and URSA Studio Viewfinder.
Storage Features
Storage Type
2 x CFast 2.0
2 x SD UHS‑II cards
2.5 inch SSD via optional URSA Mini SSD Recorder
Storage Rates
3840 x 2160
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 250 MB/sApple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/sApple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/sApple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/sApple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/sApple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
1920 x 1080
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 62.5 MB/sApple ProRes 444 - 41.25 MB/sApple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/sApple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/sApple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/sApple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
DNxHD 220X - 27.5 MB/s
DNxHD 145 -18.2 MB/sStorage rates based on 30 frames per second.
Recording Formats
DNxHD 1920x1080 and 1920x1080i with either film, video or extended video dynamic range. Apple ProRes 3840x2160 and 1920x1080 with either film, video or extended video dynamic range. Lossless CinemaDNG RAW, RAW 3:1 and RAW 4:1 with film dynamic range at 3840x2160.
Software
Software Included
URSA Mini Operating System.
Blackmagic Camera Setup.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.11 El Capitan,
Mac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.
External Power Input
1 x 4‑pin XLR port for external power or battery use.
1 x 12‑pin Molex connector on rear battery plate.
Power
Rear camera mount compatible with industry standard V‑mount or gold mount battery plates.
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
Blackmagic Shoulder Mount Kit
Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter
Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter
Interchangeable Lens Mount for EF, PL or F mount lenses
Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount
Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder
Blackmagic URSA VLock Battery Plate
Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non‑condensing
URSA Broadcast body
Turret dust cap
B4 lens mount
Power supply
SD card with software and manual
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
