Ultimatte 12 8K
Blackmagic Design

Ultimatte 12 8K

The world's most advanced chroma keyer with Quad Link 12G‑SDI for HD, Ultra HD and 8K! The future proof design has full Ultimatte 12 processing in 8K for next generation broadcast and film production.
Product Highlights
  • Up to UHD 8K60 via 12G-SDI BNC
  • 1-Touch Keying, Advanced Compositing
  • SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI Support
  • 32 x SDI Inputs, 20 x Loop Outputs
  • Dedicated Compositing Inputs
  • Realistic Augmented Reality with Tinting
  • Advanced Algorithms and Color Science
  • Better Color Fidelity/Edges/Transitions
  • Compatible with Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
  • 2 RU Rack Size, Redundant Power

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Ultimatte 12 8K is an advanced real time compositing processor designed for keying live action video with next generation broadcast graphics, virtual sets and more. Ultimatte 12 8K features new algorithms and color science, incredible edge handling and color separation, amazing color fidelity, and better spill suppression than ever before. The high performance Quad Link 12G-SDI design gives you the power to work in HD, Ultra HD and incredible 8K with sub pixel processing for an amazing image.

Connections
SDI Video Inputs 32
SDI Video Outputs 20
SDI Video Loop Outputs 20
reclocked SD, HD, Ultra HD, 8K for corresponding inputs.
SDI Rates 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Video Input Re-Sync On all inputs.
Reference Connections 1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out.
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
GPIO DE15
Ethernet Up to 1Gb/s for device control and loading stills into Media Pool.
Computer Interface 1 x USB-C 3.0 for device configuration and software updates.
Standards
SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
8K Video Standards 4320p23.98, 4320p24, 4320p25, 4320p29.97, 4320p30, 4320p50, 4320p59.94, 4320p60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2081-12, SMPTE 2082-11 and SMPTE 2082-12.
Video Sampling 4:2:2
Color Precision 10-bit
Color Space REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
Multiple Rate Support Auto detection of SD, HD, 6G‑SDI, 12G-SDI, 2SI Quad Link 12G‑SDI, 2SI Dual Link 12G‑SDI and 2SI Quad Link 6G‑SDI.
Composite Sources
Foreground 4 x 12G-SDI In with Loop Out
Background 4 x 12G-SDI In with Loop Out
Still from Media Pool
Background Matte 4 x 12G-SDI In with Loop Out
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Garbage Matte 4 x 12G-SDI In
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Holdout Matte 4 x 12G-SDI In
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Layer 4 x 12G-SDI In with Loop OutM
Still from Media Pool
Layer Matte 4 x 12G-SDI In with Loop Out
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Composite Outputs
Fill 4 x 12G-SDI
Matte 4 x 12G-SDI
Program 4 x 12G-SDI
Talent 4 x 12G-SDI
Monitor
Monitor In 4 x 12G-SDI
for monitor cascade
Monitor Out 4 x 12G-SDI
For monitoring Program, Foreground Input, Background Input, Combined Matte, Internal Matte, Fill Out, Layer Input, Background Matte Input, Garbage Matte Input, Holdout Matte Input, Layer Matte Input, Processed Layer Matte, Processed Holdout Matte, Processed Garbage Matte, Processed Background Matte, Screen Correction.
Media Pool
Background Still Image Formats TGA, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG.
Background with Alpha Still Image Formats TGA, TIFF, BMP.
Layer Image Still Image Formats TGA, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG.
Layer with Alpha Still Image Formats TGA, TIFF, BMP.
Garbage Matte Still Image Formats TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG.
Holdout Matte Still Image Formats TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG.
Media Pool Memory 6GB non-volatile internal storage.
Displays
Built in 5 inch color display for device name, video preview, audio meters and menus.
Control
Front Panel 5 inch color display with 3 menu buttons and spin knob.
Control Connection Network or direct Ethernet connection to a computer running Ultimatte Software Control or Ultimatte Smart Remote 4.
Software Control Ultimatte Software Control
supported on Mac™ or Windows™ computers.
Hardware Control Panel Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
Software
Software Updates Using USB‑C or Ethernet connection to Mac™ or Windows™ computers.
Configuration Ultimatte IP address is set via the front panel or Ultimatte setup utility connected via USB.
Operating Systems
Mac 11.0 Big Sur,
Mac 12.0 Monterey or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply 2 x Internal 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Usage 218W
Accessories
Optional Accessories Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
Physical Installation
Physical Installation 2 rack units height.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing.
What's Included
Ultimatte 12 8K
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Physical Specifications
  • Width: 482 mm
  • Depth: 234.3 mm
  • Height: 88.4 mm
  • Weight: 8.68 kg