Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

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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.

 

 

  • Compact Thunderbolt™ video capture solution for laptops and desktop computers
  • Broadcast-quality 10-bit video capture for professional workflows
  • Dual video inputs with HDMI and 12G-SDI connectivity
  • Compatible with popular video software, including DaVinci Resolve
  • Ideal for AI image processing and live streaming applications
  • Multi-rate HDMI and 12G-SDI interfaces for flexible format support
  • Supports HD broadcast video and Ultra HD resolutions up to 2160p60
  • High-performance capture for professional production and content creation
  • Portable, space-saving design for studio or mobile workflows
CONNECTIONS  
SDI Video Inputs 1
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.
   
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, 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 Colour Precision 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30, and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards.
SDI Colour 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, 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 Colour 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 Colour.
HDMI Colour 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  
Colourspace 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  
Weight 230g
Dimensions  148mm x 66mm x 25.5mm
   
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Operating Temperature 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing
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Reliable Servicing and Repairs
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