obs with blackmagic ultrastudio mini recorder

I was able to use it via the DirectShow interface in VLC, so that part is working, but it wouldn’t work in Unity. After playing with the drivers and the configuration, I never could figure out how to use the BMD UltraStudio Mini directly. The next problem I ran into is that it only shows a black screen in Unity. You’ll need Blackmagic’s Desktop Video package to switch between HDMI and SDI input, and you can use their capture tool for checking that it works. So now you can connect the Mini Recorder to your Windows PC. Note - although Apple has an adapter that is $50 and bi-directional, it doesn’t seem to work on Windows.

I purchased the Cable Matters one since it was less expensive. The only ones that seem to work with Windows PCs are this Cable Matters adapter for about $55 and this Startech adapter for $75. If you have a Thunderbolt 3 computer, you’ll need a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. If your computer has a Thunderbolt 2 port, then all you need is a Thunderbolt 2 cable for about $30 and you’re all set.

This is available new for $145, but you can often find it in “Like new” condition on eBay for about $100. If your laptop/computer has a Thunderbolt port though, there’s a less expensive solution.īlackmagic has the UltraStudio Mini Recorder, with both HDMI and SDI inputs to a Thunderbolt 2 interface.

If you don’t require both inputs, there are a couple more options available but they all cost more. There are non-branded devices on Amazon that have HDMI and SDI input with a USB 3 connection for about $210. For a recent project, I wanted to get HDMI and SDI input into Unity in the least expensive way possible.

Obs with blackmagic ultrastudio mini recorder