The UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is a compact professional playback solution designed for Thunderbolt equipped computers, delivering high quality monitoring for editing, color correction, visual effects and broadcast workflows. Built for modern production environments, it provides dedicated video output over both 12G SDI and HDMI, ensuring compatibility with professional monitors, broadcast equipment and Ultra HD displays. Designed as an output focused interface, this model enables accurate video playback directly from leading creative applications. It is ideal for editors, colorists and graphics operators who require dependable broadcast quality monitoring while working in SD, HD and Ultra HD formats. Dual 12G SDI outputs can also be used for fill and key workflows, automatically converting alpha channel information into a dedicated key signal for live broadcast graphics production. Connectivity is powered through a single Thunderbolt 4 connection, allowing video playback and power delivery through one cable. The high bandwidth of Thunderbolt technology supports advanced frame buffer formats and professional video standards while maintaining a clean and portable workstation setup. Compatibility extends across Apple Silicon Mac systems, Windows and Linux platforms, making it suitable for a wide range of production environments. The unit integrates seamlessly with industry standard software including DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer. Support for a broad range of codecs such as Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, AVC Intra, XDCAM and uncompressed formats ensures flexibility across professional post production pipelines. Included software includes Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility. Support for SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K DCI standards up to 2160p60 provides extensive format flexibility. Advanced SDI processing supports professional color spaces including Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020, while HDR workflows are accommodated through HLG, PQ and HDR metadata support. With compact dimensions, low power consumption and broadcast grade performance, this device is an excellent monitoring solution for studio, post production and live production applications.