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Blackmagic Design BMD-BDLKULSDZMINREC12G UltraStudio Mini 12G Recorder

Blackmagic Design BMD-BDLKULSDZMINREC12G UltraStudio Mini 12G Recorder

SoundPro Item: 208714 | Part Number: BMD-BDLKULSDZMINREC12G

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  • 12G-SDI Multi-Rate Input Covers SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, And 4K DCI Formats
  • HDMI 2.0 Input With Deep Color And Rec. 2020 Color Space Support
  • Bus-Powered Over Thunderbolt 4 Eliminates External Power Supply
  • SDI Loop Output Passes Signal Downstream During Active Capture
  • HDR Support With HLG And PQ Transfer Characteristics For Modern Workflows
  • Broad Codec Library Enables Direct Ingest Into NLE And Streaming Software
  • Compatible With Mac, Windows, And Linux For Flexible Deployment
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The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G is built for broadcast engineers, video producers, and live production teams who need reliable, high-quality ingest from professional SDI and HDMI sources directly into a Thunderbolt 4 laptop or desktop. Its multi-rate 12G-SDI input covers everything from legacy SD signals through HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats up to 2160p60, making it practical across OB trucks, studio control rooms, and field production workflows without requiring dedicated capture hardware.

The device is bus-powered over the Thunderbolt cable, eliminating external power supplies in tight rack or portable setups. A looping SDI output lets the signal pass to a downstream monitor or router while capture continues uninterrupted. Hardware-based colorspace conversion and a deep codec library covering Apple ProRes, DNxHD/DNxHR, HEVC, DPX, and uncompressed 10-bit formats means it integrates into DaVinci Resolve, Wirecast, vMix, OBS, and a wide range of ingest applications without transcoding overhead.

Where other compact capture devices top out at HD or require proprietary software, the UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G handles the full SDI rate ladder and supports Rec. 2020 color space and HDR with HLG and PQ transfer characteristics. For teams running Apple Silicon Macs or Thunderbolt 4 and 5 PCs, this unit delivers professional ingest capability in a form factor that fits a camera bag.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Product Width
5.83"
Product Length
2.6"
Product Height
1"
Weight
Product Weight
0.51 lbs
Connectivity
SDI Video Inputs
1
SDI Loop Outputs
1
HDMI 2.0 Video Inputs
1
Computer Interface
Thunderbolt 4 (Mac OS Apple Silicon Macs, Windows and Linux)
Audio
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels embedded audio on SDI input
SDI Audio Sampling
48 kHz, 24-bit
HDMI Audio Inputs
8 channels embedded audio on HDMI input
HDMI Audio Sampling
48 kHz, 24-bit
Video
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
SDI Video Sampling
4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Color Precision
8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30; 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards
SDI Color Space
Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
HDMI Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
HDMI Color Precision
8, 10 and 12-bit RGB 444; 8-bit YUV 444; 12-bit YUV 422 (converted to 10-bit YUV 422)
HDMI Color Space
Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
HDR Support
HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics
Multiple Rate Support SDI
Switchable between SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K
Multiple Rate Support HDMI
Switchable between SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K
SDI Standards (SD)
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
SDI Standards (HD)
720p50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98-60; 1080PsF23.98-30
SDI Standards (2K)
2Kp23.98-60 DCI; 2KPsF23.98-30 DCI
SDI Standards (Ultra HD)
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p47.95, 2160p48, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Standards (4K DCI)
4Kp23.98-60 DCI
HDMI Standards (Ultra HD)
2160p23.98-60
HDMI Standards (4K DCI)
4Kp23.98-60 DCI
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M A and B, 2081-1, 2081-10, 2082-1, 2082-10, 2084, ST2108-1
SDI Metadata
RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2 and closed captioning
Performance
Colorspace Conversion
Hardware based real time
Hardware Frame Buffer
2vuy, ARGB, BGRA, Ay10, r210, v210, R12B, R12L
Electrical
Power Input
Powered by Thunderbolt cable; requires Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port
Power Usage
15 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature
5 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Storage Temperature
-20 to 45 degrees C (-4 to 113 degrees F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Included Items
In Box
UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G, Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Software Included
Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility, Blackmagic driver
Shipping
Package Weight
0.72 lbs
Package Width
4.25"
Package Length
7.1"
Package Height
1.55"

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