Connections
SDI Video Inputs
5
SDI Video Outputs
4
SDI Video Loop Outputs
1
reclocked SD or HD Camera FG.
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G.
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
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B.
Video Sampling
4:2:2
Color Precision
10-bit
Color Space
REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020.
Multiple Rate Support
Auto detection of SD and HD.
Composite Sources
Foreground
1 x 3G-SDI In with Loop Out
Background
1 x 3G-SDI In
Still from Media Pool
Background Matte
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Garbage Matte
1 x 3G-SDI In
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Holdout Matte
1 x 3G-SDI In
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Layer
Still from Media Pool
Layer Matte
Internal Window
Still from Media Pool
Composite Outputs
Fill
1 x 3G-SDI
Matte
1 x 3G-SDI
Program
1 x 3G-SDI
Monitor
Monitor In
1 x 3G-SDI
for monitor cascade
Monitor Out
1 x 3G-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 2.2 inch color display for device name, video preview, video standard audio meters, status and menus.
Control
Front Panel
2.2 inch color display, 3 preset buttons, 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
Custom Control
Ethernet protocol and GPIO pin out included in the Ultimatte instruction manual.
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 icon
Mac 11.0 Big Sur,
Mac 12.0 Monterey or later.
Windows Icon
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x Internal 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Usage
15W
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
Physical Installation
Half rack unit width, 1 rack unit 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.