Blackmagic Design - Blackmagic Media Dock

The Blackmagic Media Dock is a high performance network storage system designed to work directly with Blackmagic Media Modules used on URSA Cine cameras, providing an incredibly fast and seamless workflow for post production, live production and DIT. It lets you edit files directly from the modules, without having to copy them, thanks to the ability to house up to three Media Modules in a 2 rack unit design.

The Media Dock uses the same high speed modules as the URSA Cine cameras, each consisting of four M.2 drives in RAID 0 with built-in heat sinks to ensure consistent transfer speeds, even with extremely high resolution 12K and 17K files. LED rings around each slot show real-time read and write status of the modules.

The base model includes a built-in 4-port 10G Ethernet switch, perfect for connecting multiple DaVinci Resolve workstations simultaneously. The USB-C Ethernet port allows you to access the modules from a laptop, leaving the 10G ports free for network users. The HDMI output allows you to monitor system status on a TV or monitor, including storage map, speed graphs, cloud sync, and active users.

The Media Dock constantly syncs with the Blackmagic Cloud, allowing global file sharing and instant collaboration between editors, colorists, and VFX artists, even while the camera is recording. Multiple Media Docks can be synced in different locations, giving you local copies of files with zero latency and no dependency on internet speed.

The Media Dock is perfect for DIT carts and on-set workflows, giving you instant access to recorded files, color grading directly from the modules, and fast backups during shoots. 10G ports allow multiple workstations to work on the same files simultaneously without slowing down.

Blackmagic Cloud Store Utility is free for Mac and Windows, allowing you to configure users, passwords, network settings, security certificates, and cloud sync. There are no subscription fees or monthly licenses required.

Customer benefits

• Instant access to files from Media Modules without having to copy files
• High performance with URSA Cine's M.2 RAID 0 array
• Up to three Media Modules can be mounted simultaneously
• Shared workflows via the built-in 10G Ethernet switch
• Direct access from a laptop via USB-C Ethernet
• System status monitoring via HDMI output
• Continuous syncing with Blackmagic Cloud for global collaboration
• Incredibly fast backups and transfers on set for DIT workflows
• Advanced management via Blackmagic Cloud Store Utility software

Areas of use

• Film production
• Post production studios
• Editing and color grading rooms
• Broadcast infrastructure
• Professional video production centers
• Collaborative workflows powered by Blackmagic Cloud
• Professional rack installations for AV and media environments
• Live production with centralized media management

Technical characteristics

Connections

• 100G Ethernet: 2 × 100G QSFP28 connections. Each 100G port can be assigned an independent IP address and subnet mask for up to 200G bandwidth and load balancing when used with a managed switch.
• 1G Management: 1 × RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE‑T). Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T. For Cloud Store Setup utility and software updates.
• SDI monitor outputs: 2
• HDMI monitor outputs: 1
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G
• Computer interface: 1 × USB‑C for setup utility and software updates
• Power inputs: 2 × IEC C14

File sharing protocol

• NFS (HFS+ formatted disks only), SMB
• Computer connections: up to 200

Cloud synchronization

• Blackmagic Cloud
• aws, Amazon Web Services S3 sync

Storage

• Storage type: up to 3 Blackmagic Media Modules
• External storage format: Blackmagic (formatted in camera)

Displays

• Status indicator: LED bezel lights around media module bays
• Monitor out displays: device name, storage capacity and use, Cloud Sync status, user activity, hardware status, storage map, network data rate graph
• SDI monitor out standards: 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• HDMI monitor out standards: 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60

Device control

• External control: USB‑C or Ethernet for configuration and software updates

Software

• Software included: Blackmagic Cloud Setup Utility, Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite, Internal software upgrade via USB‑C

Operating systems

• Mac 15.0 Sequoia, Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later
• Windows 10 (64‑bit), Windows 11

Power requirements

• Power supply: 2 × 100 – 240 V_AC 50/60Hz internal power supplies
• Power inputs: 2 × IEC C14 sockets

Physical installation

• 3 rack units

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C
• Storage temperature: –20° to 60° C
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non‑condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 48.26 × 13.3 × 22.7 cm

What's in the box

• Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download