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Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
Feature Comparison
November 2021
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN AUTHORISED RESELLERS ONLY
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Introduction
About the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2:
The URSA Broadcast G2 is the replacement for the highly
successful URSA Broadcast camera. The new 6K Super
35mm sensor provides traditional broadcast acquisition
in UHD and HD using 2/3” B4 lenses for continuity with
the previous model. The B4 mount can be swapped to
allow EF prime and zoom lenses to be used for high-end
broadcast and corporate production. Increased dynamic
range and improved low light performance, combined with
Gen 5 colour processing further enhances image quality.
Recording options have been extended with the inclusion
of H.264 and H.265 codecs along with additional Blackmagic
RAW profiles.
About this document:
This document has been produced to provide a direct
comparison of specifications for the URSA Broadcast and
the new URSA Broadcast G2.
Please study this document carefully when considering the
URSA Broadcast G2, either as a replacement for an URSA
Broadcast or including it in a multi-camera production with
the previous model.
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Camera Features
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
Eective Sensor Size 2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount
(Actual sensor size 13.056mm x 7.344mm)
Lens Mount B4 2/3 inch B4 2/3 inch installed
Lens Control Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast
connector. Control possible via EF mount pins
when using optional URSA Mini Pro EF Mount.
Lens Correction In-camera correction of colour fringing when
using compatible B4 lenses.
Dynamic Range 12 Stops 13 Stops
Shooting Resolutions 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
Frame Rates Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30,
50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
O-speed frame rates up to 60p.
2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount
Super 35mm sensor size when using EF mount
(Actual sensor size 23.10mm x 12.99mm)
Active EF mount also included
Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast
connector. Control via EF mount pins
when using URSA Mini Pro EF Mount with
compatible EF lenses.
In-camera correction of colour fringing when
using compatible broadcast lenses.
Dual Native ISO 0dB (equiv. 400 ISO) and
18dB (equiv. 3200 ISO) 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.
Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2 stop,
4 stop and 6 stop ND filters.
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Focus Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus
available using compatible lenses with focus
servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines
focus region and triggers auto focus.
Iris Control Iris wheel and touch screen 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 4 inch
Screen Type LCD capacitive touch screen. LCD capacitive touch screen.
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.
Controls Touch screen menus on 4 inch screen. Push
buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut
keys on camera and 2 assignable shortcut keys
(VTR and RET) on compatible B4 lenses.
Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus
available using compatible lenses with focus
servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines
focus region and triggers auto focus.
Iris wheel and touch screen 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.
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.
Touch screen 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.
Timecode Clock Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1
frame drift every 8 hours.
ProRes Shooting
Resolutions and
Frame Rates
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1
frame drift every 8 hours.
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
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H.265 Shooting
Resolutions and
Frame Rates
H.264 Shooting
Resolutions and
Frame Rates
Blackmagic RAW
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 60 fps scaled from
Ultra HD or 5.3K windowed sensor
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps scaled from
full sensor
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.
O-speed frame rates up to 60p in Ultra HD
and up to 150p in HD.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs 1 x SDI 1 x SDI
SDI Video Outputs 1 x SDI, 1 x SDI Monitoring. 1 x SDI
SDI Monitor Outputs 1 x SDI
SDI Rates 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Analogue Audio Inputs 2 x XLR switchable between mic, line and AES
digital audio. Phantom power support.
2 x XLR switchable between mic, line and AES
digital audio. Phantom power support.
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Analogue Audio Outputs 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone
microphone for Talkback.
Reference Inputs Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode. Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.
Lens Control 1 x 12-pin Hirose Broadcast Lens Connector
Remote Control 2 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus
Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
Computer Interface USB Type-C for software updates. 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 with power delivery
Audio
Microphone Integrated stereo microphone. Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker 1 x mono speaker. 1 x mono speaker.
48 kHz and 24 bit
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone
style headset for talkback.
1 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/ Stop, plus
Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
for external drive recording and connecting
Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demand. 1 x USB
Type-C for software updates.
Standards
SD Video Standards None None
HD Video Standards 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50,
1080p59.94, 1080p60
Interlaced output via SDI 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25,
2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50,
2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 level A and B,
SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2082-1
SDI Audio Sampling 48 kHz and 24 bit 48 kHz and 24 bit
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50,
1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080i60
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25,
2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50,
2160p59.94, 2160p60
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M
level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10,
SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10
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Media
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
Media
Please refer to either the Manual
or the Information Note at www.
blackmagicdesign.com/support for
compatible media.
2 x CFast for 4K RAW and ProRes recording.
2 x SD UHS-II card slots for HD and Ultra HD
recording.
Media Format Can format cards to ExFAT for Windows and
Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).
Supported Codecs
Codecs DNxHD 220X,
DNxHD 145,
Apple ProRes 4444 XQ QuickTime,
Apple ProRes 4444 QuickTime,
Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime,
Apple ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
Apple ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.
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 Q5
2 x CFast 2.0 card slots, 2 x SD UHS-II card
slotsv, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 expansion port
with power delivery for recording to external
media.
Can format media to ExFAT for Windows and
Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).
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 Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol, iPad control
via Bluetooth, 2 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and
record 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.
Colour Corrector
Colour Corrector DaVinci YRGB. DaVinci YRGB.
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Talkback and Tally
Talkback SDI Channels 15/16 and Phone headset. 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
2.5 inch SSD via optional URSA Mini
SSD Recorder
Storage Rates Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
3840 x 2160
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 250 MB/s
Apple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 76 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 76 to 191 MB/s
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Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 19 to 55 MB/s
**
1920 x 1080
DNxHD 220X - 27.5 MB/s
DNxHD 145 -18.2 MB/s
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 62.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 444 - 41.25 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
* Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are
indicative only, based on a 2:1 - 5:1 compression range.
** Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are
indicative only, based on a 7:1 - 20:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image
subject matter.
Tally on LCD, URSA Viewfinder and URSA
Studio Viewfinder.
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 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
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Storage Rates Continued 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
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
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.
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Recording Formats DNxHD 1920 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080i with
either film, video or extended video dynamic
range.
Apple ProRes 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x
1080 with either film, video or extended video
dynamic range.
Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1
at 3840 x 2160 with film, extended video or
video dynamic range.
Software
Software Included Blackmagic OS
Blackmagic Camera Setup.
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.
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
Operating Systems
Mac 10.14 Mojave,
Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Windows 8.1 and 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply 1 x External 12V power supply. 1 x External 12V DC 100W power supply with
External Power Input 1 x 4-pin XLR port for external power
or battery use.
1 x 12-pin Molex connector on rear
battery plate.
Mac 10.15 Catalina,
Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz IEC C14 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.
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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 Shoulder Mount Kit
Blackmagic Camera Fibre Converter
Blackmagic Studio Fibre Converter
Interchangeable Lens Mount for EF, PL or F
mount lenses
Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount
Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder
Blackmagic URSA VLock Battery Plate
Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Rear camera mount compatible with industry
standard V-mount or gold mount battery plates.
Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
Blackmagic Camera Fibre Converter
Blackmagic Studio Fibre 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
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing
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What’s Included
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
What’s Included URSA Broadcast body
Turret dust cap
B4 lens mount
Power supply
SD card with software and manual
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Limited
Manufacturer’s Warranty.
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
12 Month Limited
Manufacturer’s Warranty.
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Blackmagic Design Contact Information
Unit 5b, Chistleton Court,
Manor Park,
Runcorn,
Cheshire,
WA7 1ST
Phone: +44(0) 1565 830049
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BMD_NewsUK
Website: www.blackmagicdesign.com
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