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Blackmagic Design PCIe Gen 3 plug-in card and cable kit

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. BMD-BDLKULSR4KEXTSPK PCIe Gen 3 Cable Kit for UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3

SKU CH-6B59-V94YM MPN BMD-BDLKULSR4KEXTSPK

A PCIe Gen 3 card and cable kit connects UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 to a computer slot for speeds beyond Thunderbolt

  • HighlightsHigh speed Generation 3 PCI Express plug-in card and cable f
  • Gen 3 PCIe link exceeds Thunderbolt throughput
  • Plug-in card and cable connect UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 directly
  • PCIe slot connection removes Thunderbolt bandwidth ceiling
  • Professional-grade construction withstands daily studio use
  • Dedicated kit ensures reliable capture and playback performance

PCIe Gen 3 card and cable kit

This PCI Express Generation 3 plug-in card and cable kit connects a computer to an UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 when higher speeds than Thunderbolt are required. It is intended for video professionals who need a direct PCIe link for capture and playback workflows. The kit provides the physical interface between the host system and the UltraStudio unit.

Passive operation with no added power draw

The card and cable assembly draws no separate power and adds no active cooling, so it introduces no extra heat or noise into the workstation. It relies entirely on the host slot for signalling. Thermals and acoustics remain governed by the computer and the UltraStudio chassis.

Enables direct PCIe connectivity for UltraStudio

The bundled card and cable replace a Thunderbolt link with a Generation 3 PCI Express connection, raising the available bandwidth for video capture and playback. No software or drivers are included; the kit is a passive hardware link that works with the existing UltraStudio drivers on the host system.

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Price $221.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlackmagic Design
Model nameBMD-BDLKULSR4KEXTSPK
Size & build
Shipping weight0.43 kg
Package size224 × 196 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the PCIe Gen 3 plug-in card and cable for the UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3, and what step is often missed?

Fit the plug-in card into a PCIe Gen 3 slot on the motherboard, then connect the cable to the UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3; the step often missed is ensuring the slot actually runs at Gen 3 speeds rather than falling back to Gen 2.

What maintenance or replacement will the PCIe cable kit need over time?

The cable and connectors are passive components with no moving parts, so no scheduled maintenance is required; only replace the kit if the cable jacket is damaged or the connectors become loose.

What limit appears first when using the PCIe Gen 3 link continuously for 4K capture?

The Gen 3 x4 link bandwidth is the first ceiling encountered during sustained uncompressed 4K capture and playback.

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