Blackmagic Design PCIe Cable Kit for UltraStudio 4K Extreme

The Blackmagic Design PCIe Cable Kit for UltraStudio 4K Extreme provides a high-speed PCI Express connection between a compatible computer and UltraStudio 4K Extreme or UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3. It is designed for professional video workflows that require higher-speed connectivity than Thunderbolt.

The kit includes a PCIe adapter card and PCIe cable, allowing the UltraStudio unit to connect to a PCIe slot inside a compatible desktop computer. This provides a direct connection for demanding professional capture and playback workflows.

The PCIe Cable Kit is particularly useful when working with the UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 and its high-bandwidth video capabilities, including 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connections. Blackmagic Design specifies PCI Express connectivity as a high-speed alternative to Thunderbolt for supported UltraStudio systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit used for?

The PCIe Cable Kit is used to connect compatible UltraStudio products to a computer through a PCI Express interface for high-speed video capture and playback.

Which UltraStudio products are compatible with this cable kit?

It is designed for UltraStudio 4K Extreme and UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 systems.

What does the PCIe Cable Kit include?

The kit includes a PCIe adapter card and PCIe cable for connecting the UltraStudio unit to a compatible computer.

What type of PCIe connection does it use?

The Blackmagic PCI Express Cable Kit uses a high-speed PCI Express connection, with the current product described by Blackmagic Design as a Generation 3 PCIe plug-in card and cable.

Is this an alternative to Thunderbolt?

Yes. The PCIe connection can be used when higher speeds than Thunderbolt are required for supported UltraStudio workflows.