Blackmagic Design has unveiled UltraStudio Mini 12G models. There are three new portable Thunderbolt 4 capture and playback models with HDMI and dual 12G-SDI for 10-bit fill and key playback.
The UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G model plays back to 12G-SDI and HDMI. The UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G model captures from 12G-SDI and HDMI. Completing the family, the UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G model supports both 12G-SDI capture and playback, with dual independent 12G-SDI fill and key outputs, plus a separate dedicated 12G-SDI monitoring output. The replay model also supports live action replay features in DaVinci Resolve. All models work in SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60.
The UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G model is more powerful because it has both capture and playback, all with a single Thunderbolt connection. There’s dedicated 12G-SDI fill and key outputs that are connected to a switcher’s downstream keyer, which can be muted so video won’t key on the switcher until the replay starts. An extra 12G-SDI output is dedicated to monitoring so you have an output that’s always active so you can setup the next replay. There’s also a 12G-SDI video input that’s perfect for live monitoring the switcher multi-view. You could even render broadcast graphics or AI processing over a live video input because UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G is bi‑directional.
With dual 12G-SDI video outputs, UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G and Mini Monitor 12G can connect into live production switchers so graphics can be overlaid with transparency. Internally, there’s hardware support for both RGBA and YUVA frame buffers. With RGBA graphics, video frames will automatically transcode the RGB pixels to YUV 4:2:2:4 video on both fill and key outputs in full 10-bit precision. The two SDI outputs are then connected to a live production switcher where they can be keyed over video. The key output ensures you get smooth blending of the transparent elements in the images. This all means that UltraStudio Mini 12G is ideal for broadcast graphics and stingers.
UltraStudio Mini 12G supports all popular video software. You can live stream with Open Broadcaster. UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G is a good complement for use with DaVinci Resolve for broadcast editing and color correction work. UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G will even capture and playback at the same time. So you can use the live grading feature in DaVinci Resolve to capture video, apply color correction, and then output it all live and in real time. You can also use other editing software, including Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, Premiere Pro, etc.
Pricing & Availability
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