UltraStudio Mini 12G recorder

Flexible Video Capture
Capture video from professional SDI equipment or HDMI sources for recording, streaming, and post-production.

Broadcast-Quality Processing
High color precision and professional video sampling preserve image quality throughout demanding workflows.

Wide Format Support
Work with standard definition, high definition, digital cinema, and Ultra HD video sources.

Single-Cable Connectivity
Thunderbolt connectivity supplies power and transfers video through one streamlined connection.

Embedded Audio Capture
Record multichannel audio directly from compatible SDI and HDMI video signals.

HDR Workflow Support
Handle HDR content using supported static metadata and common transfer characteristics.

Broad Software Compatibility
Use the device with popular editing, capture, streaming, and production applications.

SDI Loop Output
Pass the incoming SDI signal to additional equipment for monitoring or distribution.

General Specifications
Device Type: External video capture device
Maximum Video Format: 2160p60
Computer Interface: Thunderbolt 4
Power Source: Thunderbolt cable
Power Usage: 15 W

Video Connections
SDI Video Inputs: 1
SDI Loop Outputs: 1
HDMI Video Inputs: 1
HDMI Version: HDMI 2.0
SDI Rates: 270 Mb/s, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
HDMI Deep Color: Supported
HDMI Copy Protection: Copy-protected sources not supported

Embedded Audio
SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels
HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 channels
SDI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit
HDMI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit

SD Video Standards
NTSC: 525i59.94
PAL: 625i50

HD Video Standards
720p: 50, 59.94, 60
1080i: 50, 59.94, 60
1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
1080PsF: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

2K SDI Video Standards
2K DCI Progressive: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
2K DCI PsF: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60

4K DCI Video Standards
4K DCI Progressive: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60

SDI Video Processing
Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30; 8 and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards
Color Spaces: Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
Rate Support: SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, 4K
Metadata Support: RP 188, SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning

HDMI Video Processing
Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4; 8-bit YUV 4:4:4 and 12-bit YUV 4:2:2 converted to 10-bit YUV 4:2:2
Color Spaces: Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
Rate Support: SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K

HDR Support
Metadata: HDR static metadata packing
Transfer Characteristics: HLG, PQ

SDI Compliance
Standards: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 424M, 425M Level A and B, 2081-1, 2081-10, 2082-1, 2082-10, 2084, ST 2108-1

Hardware Processing
Color Space Conversion: Hardware-based real-time conversion
Frame Buffers: 2vuy, ARGB, BGRA, Ay10, r210, v210, R12B, R12L

Supported Video Codecs
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 Codecs: ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy
Uncompressed Codecs: 8-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:4:4

Software
Included Utilities: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Desktop Video Utility, system driver
Firmware Updates: Software driver at system startup or updater software
Compatible Applications: DaVinci Resolve, Wirecast, vMix, OBS, Zoom, supported third-party capture applications

System Compatibility
macOS: macOS 15.0 Sequoia, macOS 26.0 Tahoe or later
Windows: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
Linux: Supported
Mac Hardware: Apple silicon Mac with Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
PC Hardware: Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 PC

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 5 to 40 degrees C
Storage Temperature: -20 to 45 degrees C
Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Package Contents
Included Items: Video capture device, welcome wallet with software download QR code