Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G – Thunderbolt 12G-SDI and HDMI capture
GTIN: 9338716010428
UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G: compact Thunderbolt interface with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and SDI loop output, for 10-bit capture in HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60.
Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G – Thunderbolt 12G-SDI and HDMI capture
UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G brings an SDI or HDMI signal into a laptop or computer in 10-bit broadcast quality. It has a multi rate 12G-SDI input and an HDMI 2.0 input, from HD up to Ultra HD at 2160p60.
What UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G is for
It suits streaming and software switching, capture for editing with DaVinci Resolve, and AI image processing applications. The SDI loop output passes the incoming signal on to a monitor or another device.
Inputs
1 x 12G-SDI input with 16 embedded audio channels, 1 x SDI loop output, 1 x HDMI 2.0 input with 8 audio channels. SDI rates 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G.
Connection and compatibility
It connects over Thunderbolt 4 to Apple Silicon Macs, Windows and Linux computers. It works on Mac, Windows and Linux with the Desktop Video driver, which includes Media Express, Disk Speed Test and the setup utility, and is compatible with the main editing, graphics and streaming software.
Mini Recorder 12G or DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K?
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K is an internal PCIe card and stops at 2160p30; UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G is external, works with laptops too and goes up to 2160p60.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 |
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| SDI Loop Outputs | 1 |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 16 channels embedded audio on SDI input. |
| HDMI 2.0 Video Inputs | 1 |
| HDMI Audio Inputs | 8 channels embedded audio on HDMI input. |
| Computer Interface | Thunderbolt 4 (Mac OS Apple Silicon Macs, Windows and Linux) |
Supported Codecs
| Video 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. |
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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
| SDI Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 |
| 2K Video Standards | 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
| 4K Video Standards | 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2084 and 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, 4:4:4 |
| SDI Color Precision | 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards. |
| SDI Color Space | Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020. |
| HDR Support | HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI video connection is switchable between SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K. |
HDMI Video Standards
| SDI Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| Ultra HD Video Standards | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
| 4K Video Standards | 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI and 4Kp60 DCI |
| 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 | 8, 10 and 12-bit RGB 444, 8-bit YUV 444* and 12-bit YUV 422* in all standards * converted to 10-bit YUV 422 |
| HDMI Configuration | HDMI 2.0 supports Deep Color. |
| HDMI Color Space | Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020. |
| HDR Support | HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. |
| Multiple Rate Support | HDMI video connection is switchable between SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K. |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Processing
| Colorspace Conversion | Hardware based real time. |
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Power Input
| Powered by Thunderbolt cable. Requires computer with a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port. 15 W |
Physical Installation
| Works with Apple Silicon Macs and Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 5 PCs. |
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 Mini Recorder 12G Welcome wallet with QR code for software download |
Warranty
| 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty. |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | BDLKULSDZMINREC12G |
| Ean | 9338716010428 |
| 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 | Ultra HD |
| SDI rate | 12G |
| SD support (PAL/NTSC) | Yes |
| Function | Capture |
| Computer interface | Thunderbolt |
| Video connection type | SDI, HDMI |
| Independent channels | 1 |
| Channel configuration | Inputs only |
| Format | External unit |
| Operating systems | macOS, Windows, Linux |