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Key Features
- Ultra-Portable Playback Device
- Outputs Footage from Computer to Monitor
- Thunderbolt, SDI, HDMI / Embedded Audio
- Supports Resolutions up to 1080p60
The UltraStudio Monitor 3G Playback Device from Blackmagic Design allows you to monitor your HDMI or 3G-SDI video directly via your computer's Thunderbolt 3 output port. Supporting resolutions up to 1080p60, this compact device lets you edit without a delay using a large-screen TV, projector, or monitor with an SDI (BNC) or HDMI input.
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If I use thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 converter ...
If I use thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 converter from apple? Will it work on a Mac Pro 2013
No it will not. Requires a true Thunderbolt 3 connection for power.
Date published: 2020-11-29
Is this compatible with the "thunderbolt" ports ...
Is this compatible with the "thunderbolt" ports on new M1 based Macs?
Yes.
Date published: 2023-02-09
For a workflow with an M1 Mac and an Asus PA329c, ...
For a workflow with an M1 Mac and an Asus PA329c, how is this different from having the monitor plugged via USBc and having Resolve displaying the picture with Clean Feed Output?
The monitor connected to display port will be the characteristics of the desktop graphics. Connected to the UltraStudio will be the exact video driven by Resolve and is not controlled by the OS graphics.
Date published: 2021-10-07
Can I monitor 5.1 Surround sound from Resolve, ...
Can I monitor 5.1 Surround sound from Resolve, through the HDMI of the 3G, into a HDMI port on my Yamaha Surround Processor
You would more than likely need a separate audio output for that.
Date published: 2021-02-28
Does it include a Thunderbolt 3 cable in the box?
Does it include a Thunderbolt 3 cable in the box?
It does not include a thunderbolt Cable
Date published: 2021-11-15
Can I Use a thunderbolt two to thunderbolt three ...
Can I Use a thunderbolt two to thunderbolt three cable for my 2013 Mac Pro will it work
While i have not tried this myself, an associate of mine could not get it to work on a 2013 mac pro (trashcan) with the usual TB2-TB3 adapters. Most likely because it does not get enough power from the thunderbolt2 bus.
Date published: 2021-04-10
I understand this can output only 1080p but can ...
I understand this can output only 1080p but can it take 4K or higher signal to convert to 1080? Or the input has to be 1080 as well?
This product only processes up to HD video signals. it cannot accept or transmit anything higher than HD.
Date published: 2021-12-13
Will this improve system performance with very ...
Will this improve system performance with very large Pro Tools sessions?
No, the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G 3G-SDI/HDMI Playback Device will have no impact on performance of your Pro Tools device.
Date published: 2022-09-22