The new Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is an incredibly powerful camera designed for both traditional and online broadcasters. The 3 cameras in 1 design allows it to work as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera or a 6K digital film camera! You can record to common SD cards, UHS-II cards, CFast 2.0 cards or external USB disks, using common file formats such as H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. You can even change the lens mount! No other broadcast camera is so flexible!
Official Technical Details
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size: 2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount (Actual sensor size 23.10mm x 12.99mm)
Lens Mount: B4 2/3 inch installed Active EF mount also included
Lens Control: Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast connector. Control via EF mount pins when using URSA Mini Pro EF Mount with compatible EF lenses.
Lens Correction: In-camera correction of color fringing when using compatible broadcast lenses.
Dynamic Range: 13 Stops
Dual Native ISO: 0dB and 18dB gain.
Sensitivity at 0dB Gain: f 11 with 2160p59.94. f 12 with 2160p50. at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance. additional 1.1 stop light loss using 4K B4 mount.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 64.62dB for 2160p Ultra HD scaled from 5.3K
Built in ND Filters: Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2 stop, 4 stop and 6 stop ND filters.
Focus: Focus button triggers auto focus when using compatible lenses with focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines focus region and triggers auto focus.
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.
Controls: Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys and 2 assignable shortcut keys (VTR and RET) on compatible broadcast lenses.
6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps 6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps 5376 x 3024 (5.3K 16:9) up to 60 fps 3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 150 fps
Project Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps. Off-speed frame rates up to 60p in Ultra HD and up to 150p in HD.
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.
Timecode Clock: Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs: 1
SDI Video Outputs: 1
SDI Monitor Outputs: 1
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 style headset for talkback.
Reference Inputs: Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.
Lens Control: 1 x 12-pin Hirose Broadcast Lens Connector
Remote Control: 1 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
Computer Interface: 1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 2 with power delivery for external drive recording and connecting Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demand. 1 x USB Type‑C for software updates.
Audio
Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.
Streaming
Direct Streaming: Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 supports direct live streaming using Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) in H.264 using a USB-C connection to a phone sharing mobile data or a USB-C to Ethernet connection to a local network or the internet.
HD Video Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10
SDI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz and 24 bit
Media
Media: 2 x CFast 2.0 card slots, 2 x SD UHS‑II card slots, 1 x USB‑C 3.1 Gen 2 expansion port with power delivery for recording to external media.
Media Format: Can format media to ExFAT for Windows and Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).
Media Page: Blackmagic Camera OS includes a Media Page for professional media management and viewing metadata information. Sort clips by duration, frame rate, resolution, codec, media slot, timecode, scene or upload status, plus search all clips, private storage or just clips within specific projects. Preview clips with duration, timecode and file name displayed and use the scrubber for fluid, precise frame control. Select clips to upload and share, and delete clips with a confirmation warning. You can also select multiple clips to batch upload, batch delete or playback in a custom timeline.
Supported Codecs
Codecs: Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, H.265 SDI (10-bit 4:2:2), H.265 High (10-bit 4:2:0), H.265 Medium (10-bit 4:2:0), H.265 Low (10-bit 4:2:0), H.264 SDI (10-bit 4:2:2), H.264 High (8-bit 4:2:0), H.264 Medium (8-bit 4:2:0), H.264 Low (8-bit 4:2:0), Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
Control
External Control: Lens control of compatible lenses using Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand, Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol, iPad control via Bluetooth, 1 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 1 x high speed USB‑C expansion port for external media. 2.5 inch SSD using optional URSA Mini Recorder
Recording Modes: Standard record mode. Pre record mode with assignable pre record duration: 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min.
Storage Rates: Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
6144 x 3456 (6K) Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 323 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 194 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 121 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 81 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 242 to 483 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 162 to 387 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 108 to 277 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 65 to 162 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 240 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 144 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 90 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 60 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 180 to 359 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 120 to 287 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 80 to 205 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 120 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 248 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 149 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 94 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 63 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 186 to 371 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 125 to 297 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 84 to 213 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 51 to 125 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 177 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 106 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 67 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 45 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 265 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 89 to 212 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 60 to 152 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 36 to 89 MB/s
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s H.265 SDI - 12.3 MB/s H.265 High - 10.8 MB/s H.265 Medium - 7.8 MB/s H.265 Low - 3.2 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s H.264 SDI - 7.0 MB/s H.264 High - 5.6 MB/s H.264 Medium - 3.2 MB/s H.264 Low - 1.8 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 19 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 12 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 7.8 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 5.2 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 23 to 47 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 16 to 37 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 10 to 27 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 6 to 16 MB/s
Recording Formats: Apple ProRes 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT. H.264 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
Recording Modes: Standard record mode. Pre record mode with assignable pre record duration: 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min.
Software
Software Included: Blackmagic OS DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key Blackmagic Camera Setup Blackmagic RAW Player Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin Blackmagic RAW SDK Blackmagic RAW Speed Test
Blackmagic Cloud
Compatibility: Blackmagic Cloud and clip sharing features compatible with and DaVinci Resolve 18.6 or later.
Sharing: Integrated Login to Blackmagic Cloud for sharing to a DaVinci Resolve project.
Automatic Media Sharing: Captured media automatically uploads to a Blackmagic Cloud DaVinci Resolve project.
Manual Media Sharing: Select recorded clips or files manually share to a Blackmagic Cloud DaVinci Resolve project.
Upload Clips: Proxies Only or Originals and Proxies.
Operating Systems
Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 100W power supply with 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz IEC C14 input.
External Power Input: 1 x 4-pin XLR port for external mains power supply or battery use. 1 x 12-pin Molex connector under rear battery plate.
Power Output: +12V 4-pin XLR regulated output on side of camera +12V D-Tap regulated output on VLock 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 Camera Fiber Converter Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate
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
What's Included
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 4K B4 lens mount installed B4 turret dust cap EF Mount with dust cap VLock Battery Plate installed URSA 12V 100W power supply URSA Mini Shoulder Pad URSA Mini top handle & rubber stopper Viewfinder mounting plate 2 x 1/4 inch baseplate screws 2 x long 1/4 inch top handle screws 2 x short 1/4 inch top handle screws 8 x EF Mount screws 4 x VLock plate spare screws Welcome wallet with QR code for camera software download DaVinci Resolve Studio wallet DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key
