Overview
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G captures and plays back 12G-SDI at the same time, over a single bidirectional Thunderbolt 4 cable that also powers the unit. It is the SDI-only model in the UltraStudio Mini 12G family, with one multi-rate input, independent fill and key outputs and a dedicated monitoring output, in every SD, HD and Ultra HD standard up to 2160p60. This is the model built for live production: instant replay, auto stingers, broadcast graphics and live grading, driven from an Apple Silicon Mac, Windows or Linux computer.
Simultaneous Capture and Playback
Simultaneous capture and playback is what sets it apart. Connect the input to a switcher multi-view and use the live action replay features in DaVinci Resolve to roll replays into the programme, firing auto stingers through the fill and key outputs.
Live Grading in Real Time
The same bidirectional link supports live grading: capture video, apply colour correction in DaVinci Resolve and output the result in real time, or turn the computer into a real time graphics or AI image processor in an SDI chain.
Broadcast-Grade Multi-Rate SDI
All SDI connections are multi-rate at 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G, switchable between SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K, with 16 channels of embedded audio on both input and output at 48 kHz, 24-bit.
- Standards cover NTSC and PAL, every 720p, 1080i and 1080p rate to 1080p60 plus 1080PsF, 2K and 4K DCI up to 60p, and Ultra HD to 2160p60.
- 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling with 10-bit YUV in all standards.
- Up to 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 capture and output at up to 2160p30.
- Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 colour spaces.
- HDR static metadata with HLG and PQ, plus RP 188 timecode and closed captioning.
Recording and Playback Formats
Files can be Apple ProRes, DNxHR and DNxHD, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, HEVC or uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit, and because it uses the DeckLink API, almost all video software works with it.
Included Software and Developer Tools
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and the Desktop Video utility are included, and a free developer SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux lets broadcasters build custom replay or processing solutions.
General
| Computer Interface | Thunderbolt 4 (Bidirectional) |
| Broadcast System Compatibility | NTSC, PAL |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
Physical
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 8.1 x 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 301 g |
Inputs/Outputs
| Video I/O | Input: BNC (12G-SDI) Output: BNC (12G-SDI) (Program), BNC (12G-SDI) (Key), BNC (12G-SDI) (Fill) |
Imaging
| Multi-Rate SDI | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G (Switchable SD to 4K) |
| Frame Buffer Support | RGBA and YUVA |
| Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit YUV 4:2:2:4 (Fill and Key) 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 | 16-Channel (Input and Output), 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Broadcast Standards | NTSC, PAL 720p, 1080i and 1080p up to 1080p60, Plus 1080PsF 2K and 4K DCI up to 60p Ultra HD up to 2160p60 |
| Recording/Playback Formats | Apple ProRes DNxHR and DNxHD AVC-Intra XDCAM HEVC Uncompressed 8-Bit and 10-Bit |
Environmental
| Operating Conditions | 5 to 40°C, up to 90% Humidity |
| Storage Conditions | -20 to 45°C, up to 90% Humidity |
What's Included
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G
- Barcode: 92394
- Supplier Code: BDLKULSDZMINREP12G