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Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design BMD-BDLKULSDZMINMON UltraStudio Mini Monitor

$9.95

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor Playback Device is a very interesting and a highly useful device that Blackmagic has put out there. It is the "playback" aspect of any Blackmagic capture and playback device (and of any capture and playback device in general).

Where a capture and playback device, such as the UltraStudio 3D or the Intensity Extreme, captures video from a camera, transfers it to a computer, and additionally lets you output the video to a display other than that of your computer's, UltraStudio Mini Monitor only performs the last of these functions, also referred to as "playback." The point of outputting to a separate display is to output to a top-resolution display, the kind that your computer's display likely isn't, the kind that'll give you the best representation of your footage, the kind that'll let you get as precise as possible in color-grading, perhaps the kind that has features like Waveform. Mini Monitor connects to your computer by Thunderbolt and outputs to a monitor by either HDMI or SDI. (You'll need a Thunderbolt-equipped computer, such as any Mac.)

So, if you want to color grade on a top-resolution monitor, and you don't need the other characteristics of a capture and playback device, then UltraStudio Mini Monitor is all you need and it comes at a small portion of the cost of an average capture and playback device (also known as an I/O device).

(If you'll need the "capture" aspect instead, please check out the UltraStudio Mini Recorder).

View Product Features

  • Outputs Footage from Computer to Monitor
  • Enables Color Grading on Top-Res Monitor
  • SDI, HDMI, Thunderbolt / Embedded Audio
  • 10-Bit Color Precision / 4:2:2 Sampling
  • Real Time Colorspace Conversion
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About the Blackmagic Design BMD-BDLKULSDZMINMON UltraStudio Mini Monitor

The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor is a compact, portable external device that adds professional broadcast-quality video and audio output capabilities to a computer via Thunderbolt. Its primary function is to act as a dedicated, high-quality playback and monitoring interface for video editing, color grading, live production, and streaming software. Unlike the computer's built-in graphics card, the UltraStudio Mini Monitor outputs a pristine, genlocked signal that is frame-accurate and broadcast-standard, which is essential for critical monitoring on professional reference displays, broadcast feeds, or recording decks. It is a fundamental tool for editors and colorists working in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and live streaming applications like OBS or vMix.

This device is incredibly simple to use: connect it to a computer's Thunderbolt port, connect your SDI or HDMI monitor to its output, and the computer's operating system recognizes it as an additional display. Video playback from supported applications is then routed through the UltraStudio, ensuring perfect timing and compatibility. It supports a wide range of formats up to 1080p60 and includes 2 channels of embedded SDI audio or analog stereo audio over HDMI. A key professional feature is its ability to output a clean feed (without software interface overlays) and support for 3G-SDI Level B for compatibility with 1080p60 workflows. While it does not have capture/input functionality, its sole focus on reliable, high-quality output makes it a cost-effective and reliable solution for setting up a professional monitoring environment on a laptop or desktop.

Housed in a tiny, all-metal enclosure, the UltraStudio Mini Monitor is bus-powered by the Thunderbolt connection, requiring no external power supply. Its plug-and-play simplicity on macOS (Windows requires a driver) and robust construction make it ideal for mobile editing suites, broadcast trucks, and studio environments where space is at a premium but output quality and reliability cannot be compromised.

Key Features

  • Outputs Footage from Computer to Monitor
  • Enables Color Grading on Top-Res Monitor
  • SDI, HDMI, Thunderbolt / Embedded Audio
  • 10-Bit Color Precision / 4:2:2 Sampling
  • Real Time Colorspace Conversion

Blackmagic Design BMD-BDLKULSDZMINMON UltraStudio Mini Monitor Specs

Video Output
Output Connectors
1 x 3G-SDI (BNC), 1 x HDMI (Type A) - Simultaneous Output
Supported Output Standards
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI (via SDI); HDMI up to 1080p
Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate
1080p60, 1080i60, 720p60, NTSC, PAL
Color Sampling
4:2:2, 10-bit (SDI), 8-bit RGB (HDMI)
Genlock
Internal genlock for stable, frame-accurate output
Audio Output
Audio Output (SDI)
2 channels of embedded audio (up to 24-bit, 48 kHz)
Audio Output (HDMI)
2 channels of LPCM audio (from SDI embedder or system audio)
System & Connectivity
Host Interface
Thunderbolt 2 (Compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 via adapter)
Bus Power
Powered entirely by the Thunderbolt connection
Supported Operating Systems
macOS 10.10 or later, Windows 10 (requires Desktop Video driver)
Software Compatibility
DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, OBS, vMix, etc.
Plug and Play
Yes on macOS; Windows requires driver installation
Physical & Environmental
Enclosure
Durable all-metal casing
Dimensions
Extremely compact: approx. 105 x 105 x 35 mm (4.1" x 4.1" x 1.4")
Weight
Approx. 300 g (0.66 lbs)
Cooling
Fanless (silent operation)

Key Features

  • Outputs Footage from Computer to Monitor
  • Enables Color Grading on Top-Res Monitor
  • SDI, HDMI, Thunderbolt / Embedded Audio
  • 10-Bit Color Precision / 4:2:2 Sampling
  • Real Time Colorspace Conversion
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