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UltraStudio Monitor 3G

Technical Specifications

Description

UltraStudio Monitor 3G is the world’s smallest 3G-SDI and HDMI playback solution for Thunderbolt 3 laptops and desktops. It delivers professional 10-bit broadcast-quality monitoring over SDI and HDMI, compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and even high-end broadcast graphics and titling systems. UltraStudio Monitor 3G — professional monitoring, made simple.

Price

149.00 USD

Additional information

connections-sdi-video-outputs

1 x 10-bit SD/HD switchable

connections-sdi-rates

270Mb, 1.5G, 3G

connections-sdi-audio-outputs

16 Channels embedded in SD/HD

connections-hdmi-video-outputs

1 x HDMI 2.0 type A connector

connections-hdmi-audio-outputs

8 Channels embedded in SD/HD

connections-computer-interface

Thunderbolt 3 (Mac OS, Windows, Linux)

supported-codecs

AVC‑Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV‑NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50/HD, DPX, HDV, HEVC, XDCAM (EX/HD/HD422), DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes (4444/422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), Uncompressed 8‑/10‑bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10‑bit 4:4:4

software-included

Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic drivers (Mac/Windows/Linux)

software-internal-software-upgrade

Firmware built into driver; upgrades at startup or via updater software

software-applications-direct

DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Character Animator CC, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo

software-applications-other

Nuke, Sony Catalyst, Tools On Air, Magix, Corel VideoStudio, PowerDirector, Edius, Softron, Wirecast, Resolume, Vegas Pro, VidblasterX, Uniplay, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit, DevTek, MimoLive, vMix, ProPresenter, Ventuz, Class X, OBS, Nemo3D, Webclip2Go, TouchDesigner, Scratch, Live Assist, NewBlue Titler, SGO Mistika

sdi-video-standards-sd

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

sdi-video-standards-hd

720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080i50/59.94/60

sdi-video-standards-2k-dci

2Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 DCI; 2KPsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30 DCI

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, 274M, 296M, 424M, 425M A/B, ST2108-1

sdi-audio-sampling

48 kHz, 24‑bit

sdi-video-sampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4

sdi-color-precision

8/10/12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8/10‑bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards

sdi-color-space

REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

sdi-hdr-support

HDR metadata packing, HLG, PQ

hdmi-video-standards-sd

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

hdmi-video-standards-hd

720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60

hdmi-audio-sampling

48 kHz, 24‑bit

hdmi-video-sampling

4:2:2, 4:4:4

hdmi-color-precision

10/12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 1080p30; 8‑bit RGB 4:4:4; 12‑bit YUV 4:2:2

hdmi-configuration

HDMI 2.0a supports Deep Color, HDR, auto‑configures to display

hdmi-color-space

REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

hdmi-hdr-support

HDR metadata packing, HLG, PQ

multiple-rate-support

SDI and HDMI connections switchable between SD and HD

hardware-frame-buffer

v210 (10‑bit YUV), 2vuy (8‑bit YUV), ARGB, BGRA (8‑bit RGB), r210 (10‑bit RGB), R12B, R12L (12‑bit RGB)

processing-real-time-effects

DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid MC

processing-colorspace-conversion

Hardware real time

physical-installation

Requires computer with Thunderbolt 3 USB‑C port

operating-systems

Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later; Windows 10/11; Linux

power-requirements

Powered by Thunderbolt cable (requires Thunderbolt 3 USB‑C port)

environmental-operating-temperature

5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

environmental-storage-temperature

-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

environmental-relative-humidity

0% to 90% non‑condensing

whats-included

UltraStudio Monitor 3G