The Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G, often referred to simply as UltraStudio Monitor 12G Thunderbolt by broadcast professionals, is a 12G-SDI Thunderbolt video playback unit designed for those working with editing and broadcast graphics software on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. It connects with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable and plays back 10-bit video over HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI outputs, supporting all standards from SD to Ultra HD up to 2160p60.
The key strength for broadcast use is the pair of 12G-SDI outputs dedicated to fill and key: they allow transparent graphics to be overlaid on a live production switcher, with automatic real-time conversion of RGBA/YUVA frame buffers into 10-bit YUV 4:2:2:4 video. It is compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, and other professional software, and includes Blackmagic Media Express for free for playing back uncompressed, ProRes, and DNxHR/DNxHD files.
The product is suitable for broadcast post-production, video newsrooms, live galleries, and real-time graphics workflows. To find out the updated Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G price and availability in Italy, contact the Martcom sales team.