Blackmagic Studio Camera User Manual Studio Camera Connectors

This section contains details about all the connectors on Blackmagic Studio Cameras. The available connectors will differ based on the model you are using.

Left Panel

1 Locking USB

The two USB-C expansion ports allow for direct local recording onto USB-C flash disks and can be used for connecting Blackmagic Zoom and Focus Demands. Port A is also used for updating the camera’s internal software.

On Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro and 4K Pro G2, you can connect a smartphone to one of your camera’s USB ports and stream directly to the internet using your smartphone’s 4G or 5G cellular connection. For more information, refer to the ‘streaming video’ section later in this manual.

2 3.5mm Microphone Jack

Connect a microphone to your camera’s 3.5mm stereo connector. Mic and line level audio are supported. The microphone level audio is lower than the line level, so if you are connecting a microphone to the camera and have line level selected, you will find the levels are too low. The microphone input also accepts SMPTE compliant LTC timecode from an external source on the left channel. Valid timecode will be detected automatically, and embedded in your video file as timecode metadata. We recommend sending LTC timecode via a line level output, especially if you are not recording timecode as an audio track.

3 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Monitor audio by plugging headphones into the 3.5mm stereo headphones jack.

4 XLR Audio In

Use the two balanced XLR inputs to plug in external analog audio from professional equipment such as audio mixers, PA systems or external microphones. The XLR connectors supply 48V phantom power so you can use microphones that aren’t self powered. Refer to the ‘settings’ section for more information on phantom power.

5 5-Pin XLR Talkback

Plug a broadcast headset into the 5 pin XLR connector. Using a broadcast headset lets you communicate with the switcher operator. A pinout diagram is provided later in this section.

Right Panel

6 HDMI Output

The full size HDMI connector supports 10-bit 4:2:2 2160p Ultra HD video up to 60 frames per second with support for two channels of embedded audio. Use the touchscreen menu to set a clean feed or include overlays on the output.

You can use the HDMI port to connect to an external monitor, disk recorder or ATEM switcher. HDMI 2.0 cables are recommended if outputting Ultra HD footage.

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NOTE When connecting via HDMI to an ATEM Mini switcher, your camera’s HDMI output standard will be automatically set to HD. This also applies when connecting to HD equipment such as HD monitors and HD HyperDeck disk recorders.

7 SDI Out

Use the 12G-SDI output to connect to professional SDI video equipment such as an ATEM switcher or HyperDeck disk recorder.

8 SDI In

Use the 12G-SDI input to connect the program return feed from an SDI switcher.

9 Ethernet PoE

For studio camera models with a 10G Ethernet port, you can power your camera via PoE. To power the camera through this port, an advanced high power PoE power supply such as the Blackmagic Studio Converter or a PoE type 4 power supply is required.

The Ethernet port on Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro and 4K Pro G2 can also be used to stream video over a network or the internet. Refer to the ‘streaming video’ section for more information about how to stream video using your camera’s 10G Ethernet connector.

10 Locking Power Input

The 12-18 Volt DC locking power connector accepts the AC power supply that is provided with your camera. The locking ring prevents accidental disconnection. You can also use this connector to plug in a battery power supply if AC power is not available.

11 4 pin XLR Power Input

Use the 12 to 18 Volt 4 pin male XLR connector for plugging in a redundant power supply from external sources such as the URSA 4 pin AC to 12V DC power supply or portable batteries.

5 Pin XLR Talkback Connector Pinout Diagram

External views	Pins	Signal	I/O	Description
5 pin XLR ‘headset’ connector	1 2	Intercom MIC (Y) Intercom MIC (X)	In - In +	The intercom mic input supports dynamic mics, which can be balanced or unbalanced. Pin 1 is the mic signal common, and pin 2 is the mic signal input for both types. With electret mics, an external DC bias supply adapter is required which allows for aviation headsets to be used.
	3	GND	GND	GND
	4	Intercom left	Out
	5	Intercom right	Out