Overview
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is a compact Thunderbolt 4 playback device with 12G-SDI and HDMI outputs: the output-only model in the UltraStudio Mini 12G family. It turns an Apple Silicon Mac, Windows or Linux computer into a broadcast quality 10-bit playback source in every SD, HD and Ultra HD standard up to 2160p60, with video and power over a single cable. Editors and colourists reach for it to monitor the timeline on a proper broadcast display, while graphics operators use it to feed keyed graphics into a switcher.
Dual 12G-SDI Fill and Key Outputs
The two multi-rate 12G-SDI outputs run from 270Mb through 12G and work as a 10-bit fill and key pair. Hardware supports both RGBA and YUVA frame buffers, and RGBA graphics are transcoded to YUV 4:2:2:4 across fill and key in full 10-bit precision, for clean blending of transparent elements keyed in a live production switcher.
HDMI 2.0 Output with Deep Colour
SDI carries 16 channels of embedded audio, and the HDMI 2.0 output supports Deep Colour, switches between SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K, and carries 8 channels.
Broadcast-Grade 10-Bit Playback
Standards run from 525i59.94 NTSC and 625i50 PAL through every 720p, 1080i and 1080p rate to 1080p60, 2K and 4K DCI up to 60p, and Ultra HD to 2160p60, with switchable level A and level B for 3G-SDI. Sampling is 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
- 10-bit YUV playback in all standards.
- Up to 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 output at up to 2160p30.
- Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 colour spaces.
- HDR playback carries static metadata with HLG and PQ.
- RP 188 timecode and closed captioning supported.
- Audio played back at 48 kHz, 24-bit.
Compatibility:
It uses the DeckLink API, so playback works from virtually any application.
- Monitor edits and grades from DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer or Premiere Pro.
- Composite in Fusion, After Effects or Photoshop.
- Play out broadcast graphics from CasparCG Server, vMix, Wirecast, ProPresenter, Resolume Arena or OBS Studio through the fill and key outputs.
Included Software and Developer Tools
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and the Desktop Video utility are included, along with a free developer SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux.
General
| Computer Interface | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) |
| Broadcast System Compatibility | NTSC, PAL |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 26 Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) Linux |
Physical
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 230 g |
Inputs/Outputs
| Video I/O | Output: 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Female, BNC (12G-SDI) Female (Fill), BNC (12G-SDI) Female (Key), HDMI 2.0 Female |
Imaging
| Fill/Key Processing | 10-Bit Fill and Key Pair (Dual 12G-SDI Outputs) RGBA and YUVA Frame Buffer Support RGBA Transcoded to YUV 4:2:2:4 (Full 10-Bit) |
| Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit YUV (All Standards) Up to 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (Up to 2160p30) |
| Colour Space | Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 |
| HDR Support | Static Metadata with HLG and PQ |
| Embedded Audio | SDI: 16-Channel HDMI: 8-Channel Format: 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Broadcast Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL 720p, 1080i and 1080p up to 1080p60 2K and 4K DCI up to 60p Ultra HD up to 2160p60 Switchable Level A/B (3G-SDI) |
| 8-Bit 4:2:2 YUV Video Mode | Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps |
Power
| Power Consumption | 15 W |
Environmental
| Operating Conditions | 0 to 40°C, up to 90% Humidity |
| Storage Conditions | -20 to 45°C, up to 90% Humidity |
What's Included
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G
- Barcode: 92393
- UPC Barcode: 9338716010411
- Supplier Code: BDLKULSDZMINMON12G