Audio Settings
UltraStudio 4K Mini also has additional audio settings in the LCD menu. These settings let you
change the type of audio meters displayed on the LCD during capture and playback. The two
audio meter types are VU and PPM.
VU
The VU meter, or ‘volume units’ meter, averages out short peaks and troughs in your
audio signal. If you are using VU metering, adjust the output levels of your source so
that the meter peaks at the 0db indicator on the audio meter. This maximizes the signal
to noise ratio and ensures your audio is at the highest quality. If your audio peaks
beyond the 0dB indicator there is a high risk of sound distortion. If you are using the
analog audio inputs of the UltraStudio 4K Mini, the input levels can be adjusted in the
LCD menu or setup utility.
PPM
PPM meters, or ‘peak programme meters’, display a ‘peak hold’ feature that
momentarily holds the signal peaks with a slow fall back so you can easily see the
audio level at which your audio is peaking.
Both VU and PPM meters can be set to use reference levels of -18dB or -20dB so you
can monitor your audio to suit different international broadcasting standards.
SD Card Slot
UltraStudio 4K Mini’s front panel also features an SD card slot that reads and writes files when
the unit is connected to a Mac or Windows computer. This slot can be used just like a typical SD
card reader or writer and is detected by your computer as another drive. This means you can
quickly import clips from your camera’s SD card or set Media Express to capture a clip to
portable media.
Teranex Mini Smart Panel
Attaching a Teranex Mini Smart Panel
Blackmagic UltraStudio HD Mini is a small capture and playback solution that shares a similar
form factor to other Blackmagic equipment like Teranex Mini converters and recording decks
such as HyperDeck Studio Mini. These products are designed to be portable and modular so
you can take them with you on location, mount them on your desk, or attach them to a Teranex
Mini Rack Shelf. The rack shelf lets you mount the equipment in a rack.
Attaching an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel to your UltraStudio HD Mini allows you to
preview video and audio directly from the front of the unit during playback and capture.
The built in LCD on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel displays the input image as well as audio
meters, which allow you to preview your audio levels.
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Teranex Mini Smart Panel
