Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G – Professional video playback via USB4 and Thunderbolt 4

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is a compact and professional video playback device, designed to enable broadcast-quality video playback from your computer to both 3G-SDI and HDMI monitors. This device connects easily via USB4 or Thunderbolt 4, making it ideal for various applications such as video editing, color correction, broadcast graphics, live streaming, and professional monitoring. With its support for 10-bit video output, as well as SD, HD, and DCI 2K up to 1080p60, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is an excellent choice for both studio and mobile production environments.

Professional video playback with high image quality

UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G delivers a clean and unaltered video signal directly from the editing software to external reference monitors, TVs, or other production equipment. Unlike standard playback via the computer's graphics card, this device offers a correct video signal with accurate color reproduction and professional synchronization, which is crucial for high-quality video production.

3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 outputs

The device is equipped with both a 3G-SDI output and an HDMI 2.0 output, making it compatible with a wide range of professional reference monitors, broadcast equipment, TV screens, and projectors. Multi-rate SDI supports both SD and HD formats, while HDMI 2.0 ensures high image quality with support for Deep Color, providing an excellent visual experience.

SD, HD, and DCI 2K up to 1080p60

UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G supports a wide selection of video formats, including PAL, NTSC, 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF, 1080p, and DCI 2K up to 60 frames per second. This makes the device extremely versatile and compatible with most professional TV and film productions, facilitating a smooth workflow regardless of the project's requirements.

10-bit broadcast quality

With support for 10-bit video output, UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G offers significantly higher color precision compared to traditional 8-bit video. This results in smoother tone transitions, improved color correction, and more accurate monitoring during professional video editing, which is essential for achieving a high-quality final product.

HDR and wide color gamut

UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G also supports HDR metadata, HLG, and PQ as well as color spaces Rec. 601, Rec. 709, and Rec. 2020. HDMI 2.0a additionally supports Deep Color and is automatically configured according to the connected display, providing further flexibility and quality in video production.

Compatible with the most popular video software on the market

The device works seamlessly with a wide range of professional software, including DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, and many other solutions for broadcast graphics, live streaming, and video production. This makes it an excellent tool for both amateurs and experienced professionals in video production.

Real-time playback with hardware acceleration

UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G works in harmony with Blackmagic Desktop Video and supports real-time playback of effects from programs like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. The hardware-based color space conversion occurs in real-time without taxing the computer's resources, providing a smooth and efficient workflow.

USB-C with 40 Gb/s

The connection is made via USB-C, allowing speeds of up to 40 Gb/s. This fast connection ensures that data transfer between your computer and the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is quick and reliable, which is crucial for professional video production.

Frequently asked questions

What connections does the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G have?
The device has both a 3G-SDI output and an HDMI 2.0 output.

What video formats does the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G support?
It supports video formats including PAL, NTSC, 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF, 1080p, and DCI 2K up to 60 frames per second.

What is the maximum video output quality that the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G can handle?
It offers 10-bit video output and supports up to 1080p60.

What applications is the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G suitable for?
It is ideal for video editing, color correction, broadcast graphics, live streaming, and professional monitoring.