Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

The world’s most flexible broadcast camera

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! It's a perfect solution for broadcasters because it uses the lenses and batteries you already own! 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. This means it's compatible with all video software and broadcast media management systems. You can even change the lens mount! No other broadcast camera is so flexible!

Three Cameras in One

Broadcast Production Camera

The perfect solution for broadcasters, URSA Broadcast G2 includes ENG camera controls positioned around the camera so you can locate them by feel. It also features a low light sensor so you get amazing images using natural light. That's the perfect combination for broadcast news and programming.

Live Studio Camera

URSA Broadcast includes an advanced YRGB color corrector built in and full remote camera control. You can use B4 ENG lenses, large studio box lenses, or even change the lens mount and use any lens! Plus the optional Blackmagic focus and zoom demands let you control the lens from the tripod handles.

Digital Cinema Camera

URSA Broadcast G2 includes an advanced 6K digital film sensor, and you can change the lens mount! Use a PL mount for digital film lenses or EF for photo lenses. Plus the high dynamic range, great low light performance and Blackmagic RAW means you get a true "Hollywood" quality digital film camera.

Key Features

Get Digital Film Quality for Broadcast

The large 6K sensor combined with Blackmagic generation 5 color science gives you the same imaging technology used in digital film cameras. The 6K sensor features a resolution of 6144 x 3456. When using B4 lenses, you get a 4K window of the sensor for Ultra HD broadcast use. If you change to a PL or EF lens mount, you can use the full 6K resolution. With 13 stops of dynamic range, you get darker blacks and brighter whites.

Exceptional Low Light Performance

Features gain from -12dB (100 ISO) up to +36dB (25,600 ISO). The primary native ISO is 400 (ideal for studio lighting), while the secondary high base ISO of 3200 is perfect for dimly lit environments.

Compatible with B4 Broadcast Lenses

The URSA Broadcast G2 features a B4 broadcast lens mount with optics designed to match the sensor. B4 lenses are par-focal, so the image stays in focus as you zoom. You also get full electronic lens control. Mounts can be changed to PL, EF, and more.

Built-in Optical ND Filters

Features ¼, 1/16th, and 1/64th stop filters designed to match the color science. Includes IR filters to eliminate IR contamination. Filter status can be displayed as a fraction, number, or stop reduction.

Recording and Media

Common Media and File Formats

Record in ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes 422 (QuickTime), H.265 (10-bit broadcast quality), and Blackmagic RAW.

Dual Media Slots

Features dual CFast 2.0 recorders and dual SD/UHS-II card recorders for non-stop recording. When one card is full, it automatically continues onto the next.

USB-C for External Disks

A high-speed USB-C expansion port on the rear allows recording directly to external flash disks or SSDs.

Pre-Record

Record up to 10 minutes of action before you press the record button. Select durations from 5 seconds to 10 minutes.

Connectivity and Streaming

Built-in SRT and RTMP Live Streaming

Includes a hardware streaming engine for YouTube, Facebook, X, and more. Connect via USB-C to Ethernet or use a 4G/5G phone for mobile data. Supports ATEM Streaming Bridge for wireless links back to the studio.

Blackmagic Cloud Workflows

Supports creating small H.264 proxy files that upload to Blackmagic Cloud in seconds. This allows live sync and editing in DaVinci Resolve while the camera is still recording.

Design and Monitoring

Strong and Lightweight Magnesium Design

Features a magnesium alloy body with externally mounted switches. Includes a fold-out touchscreen for monitoring and a high-visibility external status LCD for timecode, frame rate, shutter angle, aperture, and battery life.

Program Video Monitoring

Press the PGM button to switch the viewfinder from the camera display to the program return feed from a switcher.

Custom 3D LUTs

Supports industry-standard 17 and 33-point 3D LUT files to apply "looks" to the monitor or record them into Blackmagic RAW files.

Technical Hardware

  • Audio: Low noise XLR inputs with phantom power.

  • Video: 12G-SDI Out for camera video, audio, and talkback.

  • Power: Industry-standard 4-pin XLR broadcast 12V DC connection.

  • Operating System: Powered by Blackmagic OS for intuitive, fast control.