UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G

Simultaneous Capture and Playback
Transfers incoming and outgoing video at the same time for replay, graphics and real-time processing workflows.

Independent Fill and Key
Sends graphics and transparency through separate outputs for clean keying with compatible production switchers.

Dedicated Monitoring
Provides an always-active monitoring feed for preparing the next replay or checking output.

Single-Cable Connection
Carries video data and power through one Thunderbolt connection for a streamlined setup.

Broadcast-Quality Video
Handles high-quality video with deep color precision for keying, compositing and color correction.

Flexible Format Support
Works across standard-definition, high-definition and ultra-high-definition production environments.

Broad Software Compatibility
Integrates with popular editing, streaming, compositing and live production applications.

Real-Time Processing
Allows a connected computer to function as a graphics, color or image-processing system.

General Specifications
Device Type: Compact video capture and playback interface
Operation: Simultaneous bidirectional capture and playback
Maximum Ultra HD Format: 2160p60
Maximum DCI Format: 4Kp60
Color-Space Conversion: Hardware-based, real time

SDI Connections
SDI Video Inputs: 1
SDI Video Outputs: 2
SDI Fill Outputs: 1
SDI Key Outputs: 1
SDI Monitor Outputs: 1
SDI Rates: 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s, 12 Gb/s
Multiple Rate Support: SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD and 4K
3G-SDI Support: Level A and Level B

Audio
SDI Audio Inputs: 16 embedded channels
SDI Audio Outputs: 16 embedded channels
Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit

Computer Interface
Interface: Thunderbolt 4
Connector Type: USB-C
Data Transfer: Bidirectional
Power Input: Thunderbolt bus power
Power Usage: 15 W
Computer Requirements: Apple Silicon Mac or Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 5 PC

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 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

Video Processing
SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:4:4
RGB Color Precision: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 up to 2160p30
YUV Color Precision: 8-bit and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 in all standards
SDI Color Spaces: Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
HDR Support: Static metadata packing, HLG, PQ
Metadata Support: RP 188, SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning

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

Hardware Frame Buffer
Formats: 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 ProRes: 4444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, 422 Proxy
Uncompressed Video: 8-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:4:4

Operating Systems
macOS: macOS 15.0 Sequoia, macOS 26.0 Tahoe or later
Windows: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
Linux: Supported

Included Software
macOS and Windows: Media Express, Disk Speed Test, LiveKey, Desktop Video Utility, hardware driver
Linux: Media Express, Desktop Video Utility, hardware driver
Firmware Updates: Software driver at system startup or updater software

Physical Specifications
Width: 148 mm
Depth: 81 mm
Height: 25.5 mm
Weight: 300 g

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

Included Items
Hardware: Capture and playback interface
Documentation: Welcome wallet with software download QR code