



Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2
The perfect solution for broadcasters, URSA Broadcast G2 includes ENG camera controls positioned around the camera so you can locate them by feel.
Description
The new Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is an incredibly powerful camera designed for both traditional and online broadcasters. The 3 cameras in 1 design allows it to work as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera or a 6K digital film camera! You can record to common SD cards, UHS-II cards, CFast 2.0 cards or external USB disks, using common file formats such as H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. You can even change the lens mount! No other broadcast camera is so flexible!
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount
(Actual sensor size 23.10mm x 12.99mm)
Lens Mount
B4 2/3 inch installed
Active EF mount also included
Lens Control
Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast connector. Control via EF mount pins when using URSA Mini Pro EF Mount with compatible EF lenses.
Lens Correction
In-camera correction of color fringing when using compatible broadcast lenses.
Dynamic Range
13 Stops
Dual Native ISO
0dB and 18dB 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.
Focus
Focus button triggers auto focus when using compatible lenses with focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines focus region and triggers auto focus.
Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen 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
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Controls
Touchscreen 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.
ProRes Shooting Resolutionsand Frame Rates
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3Kwindowed 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 5.3Kwindowed sensor
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps
scaled from full sensor
H.265 Shooting Resolutionsand Frame Rates
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3Kwindowed sensor
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 50 fps
scaled from full sensor
H.264 Shooting Resolutionsand Frame Rates
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
Blackmagic RAW Shooting Resolutionsand Frame Rates
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.
Off-speed frame rates up to 60p in Ultra HD and up to 150p in HD.
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.
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1
SDI Video Outputs
1
SDI Monitor Outputs
1
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x XLR switchable between mic, line and AES digital audio. Phantom power support.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone style headset for talkback.
Reference Inputs
Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.
Lens Control
1 x 12-pin Hirose Broadcast Lens Connector
Remote Control
1 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
Computer Interface
1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 2 with power delivery for external drive recording and connecting Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demand. 1 x USB Type‑C for software updates.

Audio
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker
1 x mono speaker.
Streaming
Direct Streaming
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 supports direct live streaming using Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) in H.264 using a USB-C connection to a phone sharing mobile data or a USB-C to Ethernet connection to a local network or the internet.
Streaming Platforms
YouTube (SRT Beta), ATEM Streaming Bridge, ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, Afreeca TV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo.
Media
Media Page
Blackmagic Camera OS includes a Media Page for professional media management and viewing metadata information. Sort clips by duration, frame rate, resolution, codec, media slot, timecode, scene or upload status, plus search all clips, private storage or just clips within specific projects. Preview clips with duration, timecode and file name displayed and use the scrubber for fluid, precise frame control. Select clips to upload and share, and delete clips with a confirmation warning. You can also select multiple clips to batch upload, batch delete or playback in a custom timeline.
Supported Codecs
Codecs
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
Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Recording Formats
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.
Recording Modes
Standard record mode.
Pre record mode with assignable pre record duration:
5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V DC 100W power supply with 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz IEC C14 input.
External Power 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.
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 Camera Fiber Converter
Blackmagic Studio Fiber 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
Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
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
Warranty
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
