Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G
GTIN: 9338716010862
Compact 10-bit 3G-SDI and HDMI video playback device for USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 laptop and desktop computers.
Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G
UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is a compact device for playing back 3G-SDI and HDMI video from a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 laptop or desktop computer. Its outputs are broadcast quality 10-bit.
It works with popular editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, and with broadcast graphics software.
Technical specifications
Connections
| SDI Video Outputs | 1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable |
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| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| HDMI Video Outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.0 type A connector |
| HDMI Audio Outputs | 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type-C® supporting USB 40Gbps. |
Supported Codecs
| AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV-NTSC, DV-PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4. |
Software
| Software Included | Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Mac OS and Windows. Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver on Linux. |
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| Internal Software Upgrade | Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software. |
SDI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| 2K Video Standards | 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE ST2108-1 |
| SDI Metadata Support | RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning. |
| SDI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit. |
| SDI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| SDI Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. |
| SDI Color Space | Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020. |
| SDI HDR Support | HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI video connection is switchable between SD and HD. |
HDMI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
|---|---|
| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| HDMI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit. |
| HDMI Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30, 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color and HDR. Automatically configures to connected display. |
| HDMI Color Space | Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020. |
| HDMI HDR Support | HDR metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| Multiple Rate Support | HDMI video connection is switchable between SD and HD. |
Processing
| Real Time Effects | DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro internal effects. Premiere Pro CC Mercury Playback Engine effects. Avid Media Composer internal effects. |
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| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. |
Physical Installation
| Physical Installation | Requires computer with a USB Type-C® port with 40Gbps signalling rate. |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
What's Included
| UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G |
Warranty
| 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty. |
| Product Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | BDLKULSDMBEXMON3G |
| Ean | 9338716010862 |
| Taric Code | 8543709099 |
| Essential qualities |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Internal | No |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Power supply type | USB |
| Maximum resolution | HD |
| SDI rate | 3G |
| SD support (PAL/NTSC) | Yes |
| Function | Playback |
| Computer interface | USB-C |
| Video connection type | SDI, HDMI |
| Independent channels | 1 |
| Channel configuration | Outputs only |
| Format | External unit |
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