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    Struggling with BlackMagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder

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      ckim Beta Platinum
      last edited by

      Hey Mark & Nick,

      I'm testing the same device and not having any luck w/Apple or Black Magic settings.  Any advice appreciated.
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        nick
        last edited by

        You need to set the resolution to the resolution of the input to get it to work. If you don't know the resolution then you have to try all the options to see if one works, if it doesn't then I think the most likely problem is the video is a resolution that isn't supported. (assuming all the leads etc are checked as well of course)

        MacBook Pro 11.5.2

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        • primaldivineP
          primaldivine
          last edited by

          @Nick,
          Are you using the BM Software to test/set the resolution? If not, would you mind to outline your steps for that?
          thanks!

          Pro-User Latest Beta - MacBook Pro i7 2.66GHz SSD
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          • primaldivineP
            primaldivine
            last edited by

            @ckim,

            I also notice that the supported codecs list is not that broad, so that might also present an issue depending on your source.

            Supports:  AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes (LT), Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy), Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2.

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              nick
              last edited by

              I used the black magic desktop app to test the unit worked, and tried Madmapper when izzy was having trouble.
              I then used the izzy capture dialog box to set the resolution izzy is trying to capture in from the drop down options.
              Apple worked for me, for the reason Mark described above.

              MacBook Pro 11.5.2

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                ckim Beta Platinum
                last edited by

                @primaldivine + @Nick:

                I thought I tried all the settings but will test again soon and get back.  btw, it worked OK with other apps just not Isadora.
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                  nick
                  last edited by

                  I had to use the apple settings to get at the bit depth options

                  MacBook Pro 11.5.2

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                    ckim Beta Platinum
                    last edited by

                    OK, got the Apple Settings to work.

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                    • D1gitsD
                      D1gits Beta Tester
                      last edited by D1gits

                      Hi there. I have gone trough a few threads about the BlackMagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder. In Resolume Arena the capture function works great, but there I also have the option to chose SDI or HDMI in put. But in Isadora the Input Settings... is greyed out. Any one have a solution to this? 

                      I use a camera that outputs: 1080i 59.94

                      I have tried both the Apple Drivers and BMD Drivers and I'm on the MacOS 10.12.5

                      All the best. Erik

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                      • MichelM
                        Michel Izzy Guru @D1gits
                        last edited by

                        @D1gits 

                        You have to set SDI or HDMI in your system preferences. In the last row there is a blackmagic icon. You also have to close other applications that are using the Mini Recorder, only one can have access at the same time.

                        Best Michel

                        Michel Weber | www.filmprojekt.ch | rMBP (2019) i9, 16gig, AMD 5500M 8 GB, OS X 10.15 | located in Winterthur Switzerland.

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                        • D1gitsD
                          D1gits Beta Tester
                          last edited by

                          Great! Thanks for the quick reply Michel! Now it works like a charm : )

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