Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G
GTIN: 9338716010862
UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is a pocket-sized video playback device for 3G-SDI and HDMI monitors, designed for editing, color grading and broadcast graphics on the go. It connects via 40 Gbps USB-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4), draws power over the same bus, and outputs broadcast-quality 10-bit video with HDR support across all SD, HD and 2K DCI standards up to 1080p60.
UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G
3G-SDI and HDMI video playback for USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 computers
UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is the playback unit of the UltraStudio Express 3G family by Blackmagic Design: a compact, pocket-sized, output-only device built for broadcast-quality 10-bit monitoring on SDI or HDMI displays from editing software such as DaVinci Resolve or broadcast graphics applications, on Mac, Windows or Linux via a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connection.
It is fully bus-powered through the USB-C cable connected to the host computer, with no external power supply required, making it well suited to mobile or space-constrained editing and color correction setups that need an accurate external video reference.
Connections
- SDI video output: 1 x switchable 10-bit SD/HD, rates 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G
- HDMI output: 1 x HDMI 2.0 Type A connector
- Embedded audio: 16 channels on SDI (SD/HD), 8 channels on HDMI (SD/HD)
- Computer interface: 1 x USB Type-C® supporting 40 Gbps USB
Supported video standards
Via SDI: SD 525i59.94 and 625i50; HD 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF and 1080p up to 1080p60; 2K DCI in progressive and PsF formats up to 2Kp60 DCI. Via HDMI: SD 525i59.94 and 625i50; HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p up to 1080p60. Video sampling in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, with color precision up to 12-bit RGB over SDI (up to 1080p30) and up to 12-bit YUV over HDMI. Color space support for Rec 601, Rec 709 and Rec 2020, with HDR compatibility (HDR metadata packages, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics) on both connections.
Software compatibility
Built on the DeckLink API, it is natively recognized by DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Character Animator, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, along with numerous other editing, broadcast graphics and live production tools. Bundled software includes Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and Blackmagic driver for macOS and Windows; on Linux, Media Express, Blackmagic Desktop Video Utility and driver.
Supported 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.
System requirements
Requires a computer with a 40 Gbps USB Type-C® port. Compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe or later, Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 and Linux.
Environmental specifications
Operating temperature 5° to 40°C, storage temperature -20° to 45°C, relative humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing.
UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is an output-only (playback) device: for video capture, the companion UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G model is also available. Backed by a one-year limited manufacturer warranty.
| Product Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | BDLKULSDMBEXMON3G |
| Ean | 9338716010862 |