The Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle USB 3.0 records and plays back SD and HD video at 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling. It offers HDMI input and output, analog component, composite and S-Video connections, and is powered directly from USB.
Used to digitize archival analog recordings, capture HDMI signal to a computer, or output the timeline to a reference monitor. Requires a compatible USB 3.0 controller – USB 2.0 is not supported.
Ideal for
Why Blackmagic Design Intensity Shuttle USB 3.0
- HDMI and analog – Connects modern HDMI sources as well as older component, composite and S-Video devices.
- 10-bit 4:2:2 – Recording with higher colour depth than standard USB grabbers.
- No power supply – Power is supplied via the USB 3.0 bus.
- Bidirectional use – The device records and plays back video.
Key specs
| Type | Capture device (recording and playback) |
|---|---|
| Inputs | HDMI, component, composite, S-Video, 2 × RCA audio |
| Outputs | HDMI, component, composite, S-Video, 2 × RCA audio |
| Max. resolution | 720p60, 1080i60, 1080p30 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Power | from USB bus |
Video and audio
| Color sampling | 4:2:2 YUV, 10-bit |
|---|---|
| Color space | Rec. 601 / Rec. 709 |
| HDMI audio | 8 channels |
| Analog audio | 2 channels, 24-bit |
| Software | Media Express, Disk Speed Test |
