{"product_id":"bmd-bdlkulsdzminrec12g","title":"UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eUltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G\u003c\/b\u003e is a compact \u003cb\u003eThunderbolt 4 video capture device\u003c\/b\u003e that brings broadcast quality 10-bit video into a Mac, Windows or Linux computer from 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 sources in SD, HD and Ultra HD up to 2160p60. It includes an SDI loop output so the signal can carry on to the next device, and it takes its power from the Thunderbolt cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt exists to get a clean broadcast signal into a laptop for streaming, archiving or capture without a rack unit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the input only model in the UltraStudio Mini 12G family. The multi rate 12G-SDI input handles anything from SD through 4K DCI and switches automatically, and the HDMI 2.0 input covers cameras, consoles and computers that only put out HDMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical work for it is live streaming through OBS, Wirecast or vMix, pulling programme out of a switcher, archiving tapes off older broadcast decks into an edit system or the included Media Express software, and feeding live video to a computer running AI image processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackmagic Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo capture device, input only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVideo Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 12G-SDI, 1 x HDMI 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoop Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x SDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2160p60 Ultra HD, 4Kp60 DCI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered by the Thunderbolt cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMD-BDLKULSDZMINREC12G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Blackmagic Design manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial order, brought in after purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Connections Does the UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G Have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne multi rate 12G-SDI input with an SDI loop output, one HDMI 2.0 input, and a Thunderbolt 4 port to the computer. There is no independent video output on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Video Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Loop Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Audio Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 channels embedded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI 2.0 Video Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Audio Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 channels embedded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt 4, Apple Silicon Mac, Windows and Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStreamers and live producers running OBS, Wirecast or vMix who need a real SDI or HDMI feed into a laptop. Post houses archiving off legacy decks. Anyone capturing from a camera, a switcher output or a game console at broadcast quality rather than through a consumer dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Full Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSD Video Standards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHD Video Standards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720p50 to 1080p60, including 1080PsF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUltra HD Video Standards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2160p23.98 to 2160p60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4K Video Standards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Kp23.98 DCI to 4Kp60 DCI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Video Sampling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:2:2 and 4:4:4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSDI Color Precision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8, 10 and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30, 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor Space\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRec. 601, Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDR Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Sampling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 kHz, 24-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardware Frame Buffer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2vuy, ARGB, BGRA, Ay10, r210, v210, R12B, R12L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Systems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMac 15.0 Sequoia or Mac 26.0 Tahoe and later, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11, Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Usage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W, drawn from the Thunderbolt connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 40 C, 32 to 104 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Comes in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G and a welcome wallet with a QR code for the software download. Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey and the Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and driver are free downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux. A Thunderbolt cable is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Blackmagic Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackmagic Design builds the capture, playback, switching and color hardware that runs a large share of broadcast and post production worldwide, and it keeps the driver and software stack current across Mac, Windows and Linux rather than tying the hardware to one platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it play video out as well as capture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Mini Recorder 12G is input only. The SDI loop output passes the incoming signal through to another device, it does not play back from the computer. 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