Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
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Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

Capture broadcast quality video directly into your Thunderbolt workflow. Compact, powerful and ready for live streaming, archiving and professional production in SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60.

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The Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G is a compact professional video capture solution designed to bring broadcast quality SDI and HDMI sources directly into modern Thunderbolt based workflows. Built for content creators, broadcasters, live production teams and post production professionals, this compact interface delivers reliable video acquisition with support for the latest Ultra HD standards while maintaining exceptional portability. 

Designed as an input focused device, this model features both 12G SDI and HDMI capture connections, allowing users to ingest video from cameras, switchers, broadcast decks and gaming consoles with ease. Support for multi rate operation ensures compatibility across SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60, making it suitable for a wide range of production environments and future ready workflows.

A single Thunderbolt 4 connection provides both data transfer and power, simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter. The high bandwidth of Thunderbolt technology enables professional quality capture while supporting advanced frame buffer formats and modern production requirements. Whether deployed in a production studio, editing suite or mobile live streaming setup, the compact design makes transportation and installation effortless. 

This solution integrates seamlessly with leading creative and broadcast applications including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and numerous streaming and AI processing platforms. It is particularly suitable for high quality live streaming, content recording, media archiving and ingest workflows. The included software package provides immediate access to media capture and hardware management tools, ensuring quick deployment in professional environments.

Broad codec support includes Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, AVC Intra, XDCAM, HEVC, AVCHD and uncompressed formats, allowing integration into virtually any professional production pipeline. Advanced processing supports professional colour spaces such as Rec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020, while HDR workflows benefit from HLG, PQ and HDR metadata support. The result is a versatile capture interface capable of meeting the demands of modern broadcast, streaming and post production facilities.

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)

UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

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

Wirecast

vMix

vMix

OBS

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 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, 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.

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 icon

Mac 15.0 Sequoia,
Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.

Windows Icon

Windows 10, 64-bit.
Windows 11.

Linux icon

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

UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

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

What's Included

UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G

Welcome wallet with QR code for software download