The UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G plays back to 12G-SDI and HDMI from a Thunderbolt laptop or desktop computer. It works in every SD, HD and Ultra HD standard up to 2160p60, with broadcast quality 10-bit precision on both outputs.

Dual 12G-SDI outputs carry fill and key, so graphics with transparency can be overlaid in a live production switcher. There is hardware support for both RGBA and YUVA frame buffers, and RGBA graphics are transcoded to YUV 4:2:2:4 across fill and key in full 10-bit precision. That keeps the blending on transparent elements clean.

Thunderbolt 4 carries video and power down a single cable, with no separate power supply. It uses the DeckLink API, so it works with DaVinci Resolve for editing and grading, and with Fusion, After Effects and Photoshop for graphics and compositing.

Key features

• Dual 12G-SDI outputs for 10-bit fill and key
• Thunderbolt 4 connection carrying video and power over a single cable
• Broadcast quality 10-bit capture and playback
• Supports all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60
• Switchable level A and level B for 3G-SDI sources
• Works with DaVinci Resolve 21, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer and Premiere Pro
• Blackmagic Media Express software included
• Free developer SDK for Mac, Windows and Linux