Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2 Camera

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is a versatile, high-performance camera tailored for modern broadcast and live production environments. Its innovative 3-in-1 design allows it to function seamlessly as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera, or a 6K digital film camera, adapting to diverse shooting requirements.

Key Features:

• 6K Digital Film Sensor: Equipped with a 6K sensor boasting a resolution of 6144 x 3456, the URSA Broadcast G2 delivers exceptional image quality suitable for both Ultra HD broadcast and cinematic productions.
  
• Interchangeable Lens Mounts: The camera comes standard with a B4 lens mount, ideal for broadcast lenses, and includes an active EF mount adapter, providing flexibility to use a wide range of professional cinema lenses.
  
• Advanced Low-Light Performance: Featuring gain settings from -12dB (100 ISO) up to +36dB (25,600 ISO), the URSA Broadcast G2 is optimized to reduce grain and noise, maintaining full dynamic range even in challenging lighting conditions.
  
• Built-In Optical ND Filters: High-quality neutral density filters (1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 stops) are integrated to quickly reduce light entering the camera, providing additional latitude and better colorimetry in various shooting environments.
  
• Flexible Recording Options: The camera supports recording in Blackmagic RAW, ProRes, and H.265 formats onto standard SD cards, UHS-II cards, CFast 2.0 cards, or external USB disks, ensuring compatibility with existing workflows.
  
• Dual Media Slots: With dual CFast 2.0 and dual SD/UHS-II card recorders, the URSA Broadcast G2 enables nonstop recording by automatically switching to the next card when one is full, allowing for continuous capture during live events.
  

Benefits in Production Environments:

• Live Broadcasts: The camera's compatibility with B4 broadcast lenses and advanced low-light capabilities make it ideal for capturing live events, sports, and news, ensuring high-quality footage in real-time scenarios.
  
• Studio Productions: Its interchangeable lens mounts and support for various recording formats allow for seamless integration into studio settings, providing flexibility for different production needs.
  
• Cinematic Filmmaking: The 6K sensor and 13 stops of dynamic range offer filmmakers the tools to capture detailed, high-resolution imagery suitable for cinematic projects.
  

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 stands as a future-proof solution for professionals seeking a reliable and adaptable camera capable of meeting the evolving demands of broadcast and live production environments.

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

• f11 with 2160p59.94
• f12 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

ProRes Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

• 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3K windowed sensor
• 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 50 fps scaled from full sensor
• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps scaled from 2.7K windowed sensor
• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 60 fps scaled from Ultra HD or 5.3K windowed sensor
• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps scaled from full sensor

H.265 Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

• 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3K windowed sensor
• 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 50 fps scaled from full sensor

H.264 Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 60 fps scaled from Ultra HD or 5.3K windowed sensor
• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps scaled from full sensor

Blackmagic RAW Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

• 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.

Streaming Platforms

• YouTube (SRT Beta), ATEM Streaming Bridge, ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, Afreeca TV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo

Standards

SD Video Standards

• None

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

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

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)

• 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

5376 x 3024 (5.3K 16:9)

• 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

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)

• 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

1920 x 1080

• 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

Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.

Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

Recording Formats

• Apple ProRes 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT
• H.265 3840 x 2160 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
• Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5376 x 3024, 3728 x 3104, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 recorded in non-linear 12 bit with film dynamic range and extended video, video or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata

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

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (W x L x H)

• 5.9 x 10.95 x 9.93 in

Weight

• 7.83 lbs

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-condensin