Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G

12G-SDI SDI Output HDMI 2.0 Video Output Fill+Key SDI Outputs 2160p60 Ultra HD Max 10-Bit Color Depth TB4 Bus Powered The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is a compact, single-cable Thunderbolt 4* playback interface that delivers broadcast-quality 10-bit 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 video from your laptop or desktop — no wall adapter, no rack space, no compromise on signal quality. It connects over one Thunderbolt cable, draws 15W from the bus, and outputs Ultra HD up to 2160p60 to professional monitors, production switchers, and downstream broadcast gear. * Requires a computer with a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port. What sets this model apart from a standard SDI output box is the dedicated fill and key SDI outputs. Broadcast graphics operators running DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects CC, or any supported CG application can key live graphics directly into a production switcher without any additional hardware — all from a device that fits in a jacket pocket. Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G — 12G-SDI fill and key + HDMI 2.0 playback via Thunderbolt 4 Why Broadcast Engineers Choose the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G 📡 Fill + Key SDI Outputs Two dedicated SDI outputs — one fill, one key — let broadcast graphics operators composite CG layers directly into a live production switcher without a separate hardware keyer. ⚡ Thunderbolt 4 — Truly Bus Powered One Thunderbolt 4 cable carries both data and 15W of power. No AC adapter. Works with any Apple Silicon Mac or Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 5 Windows and Linux PC. 🎬 10-Bit 12G-SDI + HDMI 2.0 with Deep Color Broadcast-grade 10-bit output on both connections. HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color. SDI runs all rates from 270Mb SD through 12G Ultra HD on the same multi-rate output. 🖥️ Ultra HD Up to 2160p60 Full Ultra HD and 4K DCI support up to 2160p60 via SDI. Multi-rate switching across SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K within the same playback workflow. 🎧 16-Ch SDI Audio + 8-Ch HDMI Audio 16 channels of embedded SDI audio and 8 channels of HDMI audio, both at broadcast-standard 48 kHz / 24-bit — no separate breakout interface required. 🎨 HDR + Rec. 2020 — Hardware Colorspace Conversion HDR static metadata packing with HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. Real-time hardware colorspace conversion between Rec. 601, Rec. 709, and Rec. 2020 — on the device, not the CPU. 🔗 DeckLink API — Every App Just Works UltraStudio Mini uses the DeckLink API, so almost all professional video software works natively. Install the Blackmagic Desktop Video driver, open your app, and your outputs are live — no patching, no workarounds. 🎞️ Full Codec Stack for Playback Apple ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ/LT/Proxy, DNxHR, DNxHD, uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, HEVC, DPX, XDCAM, DVCPRO, AVCHD, and AVC-Intra — whatever your timeline contains, it plays back to SDI and HDMI without transcoding. 📺 Mac, Windows and Linux Full cross-platform support for macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 26 Tahoe or later, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux — using the same free Blackmagic Desktop Video driver across all platforms. Get News Editing and Replay in DaVinci Resolve The DaVinci Resolve cut page has exciting editing, media player and replay features built for broadcast. DaVinci Resolve handles virtually any video file format, so you can play any files your client gives you. For broadcast graphics, DaVinci Resolve can play video files that have an alpha channel — and they will be output as a 10-bit SDI fill and key directly through the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G. The multi source viewer allows visual media browsing so that any clips matching in time are displayed in a multi-view. New on-air controls allow the key output to enable the downstream keyer in a switcher, so a single button can automate the play-out to air. DaVinci can even add an automatic stinger. It is the perfect solution for news editing and live replay workflows. Extremely Fast Thunderbolt 4 Connection All UltraStudio Mini models include fast Thunderbolt 4 with video playback plus power — all over a single cable. Thunderbolt 4 provides massive data speeds, delivering enough bandwidth to handle high resolutions, deeper bit depths, and advanced frame buffer formats including 4:2:2:4 and 4:4:4:4. It even supports real-time conversion of alpha channels out to 10-bit 12G-SDI fill and key outputs. UltraStudio Mini uses the DeckLink API, so almost all professional video software works natively without configuration. Just install the Blackmagic Desktop Video driver, open your application, and your SDI and HDMI outputs are live. Supports Independent Fill and Key Outputs With dual 12G-SDI video outputs, the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G connects directly into live production switchers so graphics can be overlaid with full transparency. Internally, there is hardware support for both RGBA and YUVA frame buffers. With RGBA graphics, video frames automatically transcode RGB pixels to YUV 4:2:2:4 video on both fill and key outputs at full 10-bit precision. The two SDI outputs connect to a live production switcher where they are keyed over video. The key output ensures smooth blending of transparent elements in the image — making the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G ideal for broadcast graphics, lower thirds, and stingers in live production. Get True 10-Bit Broadcast Video Quality UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is designed to support the highest quality video. Most software supports playback to all popular video formats — Apple ProRes, DNxHD, and 10-bit uncompressed — so you are never locked into a single file format. 10-bit is the most commonly used television standard because colors can be represented with four times the precision of 8-bit video. Working in 10-bit uncompressed ensures every image is a perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the original source — giving you the sharpest green screen keying, seamless VFX compositions, and superior color correction results on your broadcast reference monitor. Included: Blackmagic Media Express — Ships with Media Express for immediate SDI and HDMI playback on Mac and Windows. DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and Avid Media Composer all connect natively through the included Blackmagic driver. UltraStudio Mini 12G lineup — The Mini Monitor 12G is the dedicated playback model. Pair it with the UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G for capture, or step up to the Mini Replay 12G for combined capture, output, and live action replay in a single box. Compatible Software Applications The UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G works natively with the industry's leading editing, color grading, motion graphics, and audio post-production applications via the included Blackmagic Desktop Video driver. DaVinci Resolve Color / Edit / Deliver Fusion VFX / Motion Graphics Final Cut Pro NLE / Editing Adobe Premiere Pro CC NLE / Editing Adobe After Effects CC Motion Graphics / CG Avid Media Composer Broadcast NLE Also compatible with: Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Character Animator CC, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Vegas Pro, vMix, OBS Studio, ProPresenter, TouchDesigner, CasparCG, XSplit Broadcaster, Boinx MimoLive, and many others. Third-party support may vary — verify with your software vendor. Who the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G Is Built For Broadcast Graphics Operators Live Production Engineers Post-Production / Color Grading Remote Broadcast Workflows Freelance AV Technicians House of Worship Production Supported Codecs — Playback to 12G-SDI and HDMI Codec Family Formats Best For Apple ProRes 4444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, 422 Proxy ProRes playback via SDI for DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro color sessions Avid DNx DNxHD, DNxHR Native Avid Media Composer SDI monitor output and broadcast review workflows Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 · 10-bit 4:2:2 · 10-bit 4:4:4 Maximum quality SDI output for VFX review and color-critical broadcast monitoring HEVC / H.265 HEVC Efficient delivery playback monitoring and streaming output review DPX DPX Cinema and VFX pipeline playback on a broadcast 12G reference monitor XDCAM XDCAM EX · HD · HD422 Sony broadcast camera timeline playback and delivery review DVCPRO DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD Legacy Panasonic format playback and archive review via SDI broadcast monitor Other AVC-Intra · AVCHD · Canon XF MPEG2 · DV-NTSC · DV-PAL · HDV · Digital SLR Mixed-source timeline playback and multi-format post-production review Full Technical Specifications — Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G Model Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G SKU BDLKULSDZMINMON12G UPC 9338716010411 SDI Video Outputs 2 total — 1x Fill, 1x Key SDI Rates 270Mb (SD) · 1.5G (HD) · 3G · 6G · 12G HDMI Output 1x HDMI 2.0 with Deep Color SDI Audio Output 16 channels embedded — 48 kHz / 24-bit HDMI Audio Output 8 channels embedded — 48 kHz / 24-bit Computer Interface Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Power Bus powered via Thunderbolt cable — 15W, no AC adapter required Compatible Hardware Apple Silicon Macs · Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 Windows PCs · Linux Operating Systems macOS 15.0 Sequoia and macOS 26.0 Tahoe or later · Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 · Linux Ultra HD / 4K SDI 2160p23.98–2160p60 · 4Kp23.98–4Kp60 DCI Ultra HD / 4K HDMI 2160p23.98–2160p60 · 4Kp23.98–4Kp60 DCI HD Standards 720p50/59.94/60 · 1080i50/59.94/60 · 1080p23.98–1080p60 · 1080PsF 2K DCI (SDI only) 2Kp23.98–2Kp60 DCI · 2KPsF23.98–2KPsF30 DCI SD Standards 525i59.94 NTSC · 625i50 PAL SDI Color Precision 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 (up to 2160p30) · 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 (all standards) HDMI Color Precision 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 · 8-bit YUV 4:4:4 · 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 Color Space Rec. 601 · Rec. 709 · Rec. 2020 HDR Support HDR static metadata packing · HLG · PQ transfer characteristics Colorspace Conversion Hardware-based real time SMPTE Compliance 259M · 292M · 296M · 424M · 425M (A and B) · 2081-1 · 2081-10 · 2082-1 · 2082-10 · 2084 · ST2108-1 Hardware Frame Buffer 2vuy (8-bit YUV) · ARGB · BGRA (8-bit RGB) · Ay10 (10-bit YUVA) · r210 (10-bit RGB) · v210 (10-bit YUV) · R12B · R12L (12-bit RGB) Software Included Media Express · Disk Speed Test · LiveKey · Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility · Blackmagic driver (Mac and Windows) · Media Express · Desktop Video Utility · driver (Linux) Operating Temperature 5 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temperature -20 to 45°C (-4 to 113°F) Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing What's Included UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G · Welcome wallet with QR code for software download Warranty 1 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty Ready to simplify your broadcast playback rig? 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