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Blackmagic Design BMD-HDL-AUDMON1RU12GG3 1RU Audio Monitor With 12G-SDI

Blackmagic Design BMD-HDL-AUDMON1RU12GG3 1RU Audio Monitor With 12G-SDI

SoundPro Item: 144345 | Part Number: BMD-HDL-AUDMON1RU12GG3

Regular price $1,475.00
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  • Native SMPTE-2110 IP Input Eliminates External Converters in IP Broadcast Workflows
  • Selectable VU, PPM EBU, PPM BBC, and Loudness Metering With Replaceable Scale
  • Built-In Stereo Amp With Two-Way Crossover and Independent Subwoofers
  • Auto-Switching SDI Detection Across SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G Rates
  • NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 Support Enables Integration With Managed IP Broadcast Networks
  • Analog XLR, RCA, and AES/EBU Inputs Support Hybrid and Legacy Signal Chains
  • Onboard LCD and Scroll Wheel Provide Standalone Control Without a Connected Computer

Broadcast engineers, post-production facilities, and live production crews working in IP or SDI environments will find the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 uniquely capable for confidence monitoring in tight rack spaces. Its 1RU form factor houses a high-performance amplifier with dual subwoofers and a 2-way crossover, delivering audible monitoring quality that external speakers or headphones alone cannot match in noisy production environments.

The unit accepts 12G-SDI directly from cameras, routers, and production switchers, supporting every relevant format from SD through Ultra HD 2160p60, with automatic signal detection across SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI rates. The 10G Ethernet port enables direct SMPTE-2110 IP video input without external gateways or converters, supporting NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 for discovery and connection management in modern IP broadcast infrastructures. Analog inputs via XLR and RCA, plus AES/EBU balanced input, ensure compatibility with legacy and hybrid signal chains.

Where comparable 1RU monitors offer basic level display, this unit provides 54 RGB segment LED meters switchable between VU, PPM EBU, PPM BBC, and Loudness standards — with a replaceable level scale for standards compliance flexibility. The onboard 2.2-inch LCD displays input format, audio type, and channel selection at a glance, while the scroll wheel and push-button interface allow hands-on control without a connected computer, making it practical for both permanent installs and touring racks.

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Connections
SDI Video Inputs
1
SDI Video Outputs
1 loop out
SDI Rates
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
HDMI Video Outputs
1 (HDMI 2.0)
SDI Video Loop
1 x reclocked 10-bit SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x XLR, 2 x RCA HiFi
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 6.5mm headphone socket
Digital Audio Inputs
1 x XLR
AES/EBU Audio Inputs
2 channels balanced 110Ω AES/EBU via XLR
SDI Audio Inputs
16 channels embedded in SD, HD and UltraHD 4K
SDI Audio Outputs
16 channels embedded audio loop out
HDMI Audio Outputs
8 channels embedded in SD, HD and 4K
Built-In Speaker
Stereo with 2-way crossover and independent stereo subwoofers
Ethernet
1 x 10Gb/s RJ-45, supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for SMPTE-2110 IP video in, configuration and firmware updates
Computer Interface
USB-C for configuration and firmware updates
Metering
2 x 27 RGB segment LED VU, PPM or Loudness meters
Audio
Audio Sampling
96 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Meter Ballistics
54 RGB segment LEDs; VU, PPM EBU, PPM BBC, or Loudness; includes replaceable level scale
Standards
SD Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards
720p50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98–1080p60; 1080PsF23.98–1080PsF30
2K Video Standards
2K DCI 23.98p/24p/25p; 2K 23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards
4KDCIp23.98–4KDCIp60
Video Sampling
4:2:2 and 4:4:4
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M Level A and B, 2081-1, 2081-10, 2082-1, 2082-10, 2110-20, 2110-21, 2110-30, 2110-40, 2084, 2108-1
SDI Auto Switching
Automatically selects between SD, HD, 3G-SDI Level A and B, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
Multi Rate Support
SDI and HDMI switchable between SD, HD and Ultra HD
IP Video Compliance
SMPTE 2110-20 Uncompressed Video
IGMP v2
SMPTE 2110-21 Traffic Shaping
Sender: Narrow
SMPTE 2110-30 PCM
Audio Conformance Level C
SMPTE 2110-40 Ancillary Data
Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream; includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata
Precision Time Protocol
IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2)
NMOS IS-04
v1.3.2
NMOS IS-05
v1.1.2
NMOS BCP-002-01
Natural Grouping
NMOS BCP-004-01
Receiver Capabilities
Codec
Blackmagic IP10 codec when converting 12G-SDI rates to 10G 2110 IP video
Display
Display Element
2.2" diagonal color LCD
Display Resolution
320 x 240
Input Display
SDI video, format, audio type and audio channels
Power
Power Supply
1 x Internal 100–240V AC
Power Usage
55 Watts
Physical
Rack Size
1 rack unit
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
−20° to 45° C (−4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Included Items
Included
Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3, PPM and Loudness Scale Stickers, Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

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