SDI Video Inputs
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UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Get 12G-SDI and HDMI video capture for your Thunderbolt™ laptop or desktop computer! The compact UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G features broadcast quality 10-bit video connections in both HDMI and 12G-SDI. It’s compatible with all popular video software such as DaVinci Resolve plus AI image processing and live streaming software. UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G has multi-rate HDMI and 12G-SDI connections which support HD for broadcast video use as well as the latest Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60.
RM1,785
- Thunderbolt 4 Interface
- 12G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 Video Input
- SD, HD, Ultra HD & DCI 4K Capture up to 60p
- 10-Bit Broadcast Quality Video Capture
- Supports HDR (HLG & PQ)
- Real-Time Hardware Color Space Conversion
- Up to 16-Channel Embedded SDI Audio
- Up to 8-Channel Embedded HDMI Audio
- Compatible with DaVinci Resolve & Popular NLEs
- macOS, Windows & Linux Compatible
Connections
SDI Loop Outputs
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SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels embedded audio on SDI input.
HDMI 2.0 Video Inputs
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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.
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.
Internal Software Upgrade
Firmware built into software driver. Software driver loads upgrades at system start or via updater software.
Software Applications
Wirecast
vMix
OBS
Other supported applications include:
Cinegy Capture Pro, DevTek EasyMediaSuite, Glookast Capturer, Metus Ingest, Softron MovieRecorder, ToolsOnAir just:in, Burst Video WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, Zoom.
These are third party applications and support may vary, check with your software vendor.
SDI Video Standards
SDI 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, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF302K 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 DCIUltra 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
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p47.95, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60Ultra 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.
Hardware Frame Buffer
2vuy (8-bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8-bit RGB), Ay10 (10-bit YUVA), r210 (10-bit RGB), v210 (10-bit YUV), R12B, R12L (12-bit RGB). Processing
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time.
Operating Systems
Mac 15.0 Sequoia,
Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.
Linux
Power Input
Powered by Thunderbolt cable. Requires computer with a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port.
Power Usage
15 W
Physical Installation
Works with Apple Silicon Macs and Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 5 PCs. Physical Specifications
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
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