Overview
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G is a compact Thunderbolt 4 capture device with both 12G-SDI and HDMI inputs, built for broadcast quality 10-bit capture in every SD, HD and Ultra HD standard up to 2160p60. Video and power travel over a single cable, and it is the input-only model in the UltraStudio Mini 12G family: the one to reach for when the job is getting pictures into a computer, whether that is live streaming, archiving old masters or feeding an AI image processing pipeline. Because it uses the same DeckLink API as Blackmagic's capture cards, it is recognised natively by virtually any professional video software.
Multi-Rate 12G-SDI Input
The multi-rate SDI input runs at 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G, with a loop output for passing the signal downstream, and carries 16 channels of embedded audio. Standards cover 525i59.94 NTSC and 625i50 PAL, every 720p, 1080i and 1080p rate up to 1080p60, 2K and 4K DCI up to 60p, and Ultra HD up to 2160p60, with switchable level A and level B for 3G-SDI sources.
HDMI 2.0 Input with Deep Colour
The HDMI 2.0 input supports Deep Colour, switches between SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K, and carries 8 channels of embedded audio.
Broadcast-Grade 10-Bit Capture
Capture quality is broadcast grade throughout, with 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling and hardware real time colour conversion across Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 colour spaces.
- 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 capture in all standards.
- Up to 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 capture at up to 2160p30.
- HDR sources carry static metadata with HLG and PQ.
- RP 188 timecode and closed captions are preserved.
- Audio captured at 48 kHz, 24-bit.
Recording Formats
Files land in the format the workflow needs: Apple ProRes, DNxHR and DNxHD, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, HEVC or uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit.
Compatibility:
Because it uses the DeckLink API, virtually any video software sees the UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G natively.
- Stream live through Open Broadcaster Software, Wirecast or vMix.
- Capture calls in Zoom.
- Ingest with Cinegy Capture Pro or Softron MovieRecorder.
- Record straight into DaVinci Resolve and the included Media Express.
Included Software and Developer Tools
Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and the Desktop Video utility are included alongside Media Express, 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 | Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) Linux macOS 26.0 or Later |
Physical
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 230 g |
Inputs/Outputs
| Video I/O | Input: BNC (12G-SDI) Female, HDMI 2.0 Female Output: BNC (12G-SDI) Female (Loop Output) |
Imaging
| Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2 (All Standards) Up to 12-Bit RGB 4:4:4 (Up to 2160p30) |
| Colour Space | Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 |
| HDR Support | Yes, Static Metadata with HLG and PQ |
| Embedded Audio | SDI: 16-Channel, 48 kHz/24-Bit HDMI: 8-Channel, 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) |
| Supported Resolutions (BNC and HDMI Input) | 4096 x 2160 up to 60 fps 3840 x 2160 up to 60 fps 2048 x 1080p up to 60 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 60 fps 1920 x 1080i up to 59.94 fps 1080 x 720 up to 60 fps |
| Recording Formats | Apple ProRes DNxHR and DNxHD AVC-Intra XDCAM HEVC Uncompressed 8-Bit and 10-Bit |
Power
| Power I/O | USB-C Input |
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 Recorder 12G
- Barcode: 92392
- Supplier Code: BDLKULSDZMINREC12G