Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is a compact Thunderbolt™ 4 video playback interface that delivers professional 10-bit monitoring through HDMI and dual 12G-SDI outputs. Designed for editors, colorists, broadcasters, and graphics professionals, it supports SD, HD, and Ultra HD video formats up to 2160p60. The dual 12G-SDI outputs provide simultaneous fill and key playback, making it an ideal solution for broadcast graphics, lower thirds, animated overlays, and live production workflows.
Powered by a single Thunderbolt 4 connection, UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G provides the bandwidth needed for high-resolution, high-bit-depth video playback while supplying power over the same cable. Built on the trusted DeckLink API, it integrates seamlessly with industry-leading applications including DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Media Composer, Premiere Pro, and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Whether you're editing, color grading, creating visual effects, or streaming live content, UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G delivers accurate broadcast-quality monitoring with support for Apple ProRes, DNxHD, 10-bit uncompressed video, and advanced frame buffer formats.
Designed for modern production environments, the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G features multi-rate HDMI and 12G-SDI connectivity compatible with virtually every SD, HD, and Ultra HD broadcast standard. Dual 12G-SDI outputs automatically generate separate fill and key signals with full 10-bit precision, enabling transparent graphics to be keyed directly into compatible production switchers. Hardware support for RGBA and YUVA frame buffers ensures clean alpha channel conversion and smooth compositing for professional broadcast graphics and live productions.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, the UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G also includes the Blackmagic Media Express software and a free Desktop Video SDK for developers creating custom broadcast and production applications. Its portable design, universal software compatibility, and broadcast-quality output make it an excellent choice for professional editing suites, live production systems, corporate studios, educational facilities, houses of worship, and mobile production workflows.
Please note that this item requires a true Thunderbolt 4 connection (typically with the Thunderbolt icon near the connector) on your computer or a USB4 connector.
The UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is NOT compatible with USB 3. Keep the following in mind:
- USB-C port is a type of connector.
- USB 3 is an incompatible signal format.
- Thunderbolt 3 is a signal format.
- Both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3 are incompatible
- Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 are required. If you do not have a Thunderbolt 4 connection or USB4 connection on your computer (and a Thunderbolt cable or USB4-specific cable), this product will not work for you.