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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device

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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device
Key Features
  • Ultra-Portable Playback Device
  • Outputs Footage from Computer to Monitor
  • Thunderbolt 4, SDI, and HDMI Connections
  • Supports Resolutions up to 1080p60
The UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device from Blackmagic Design allows you to monitor your HDMI or 3G-SDI video directly via your computer's Thunderbolt 4 output port. Supporting resolutions up to 1080p60, this pocket-sized, ultra-portable device lets you edit without a delay using a large-screen TV, projector, or monitor with an SDI (BNC) or HDMI input. It powers via its USB-C connector, which enables you to draw power from any attached computer, and it offers high data speeds, supporting a broad range of popular video formats, such as Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD, and 10-bit uncompressed signals.
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Blackmagic De ign Expre Monitor 3G Overview

The UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device from Blackmagic Design allows you to monitor your HDMI or 3G-SDI video directly via your computer's Thunderbolt 4 output port. Supporting resolutions up to 1080p60, this pocket-sized, ultra-portable device lets you edit without a delay using a large-screen TV, projector, or monitor with an SDI (BNC) or HDMI input. It powers via its USB-C connector, which enables you to draw power from any attached computer, and it offers high data speeds, supporting a broad range of popular video formats, such as Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD, and 10-bit uncompressed signals.

Additional Details
  • Works with all macOS, Windows, and Linux computers with a high-speed USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 connection
  • Supports all common SD and HD video standards up to 1080p60
  • Uncompressed and compressed 10-bit 4:2:2 YUV or RGB quality
  • Works with all popular video editing software, including DaVinci Resolve
  • Includes free developer SDK for macOS, Windows, and Linux
EAN: 9338716010862

Blackmagic De ign Expre Monitor 3G Specs

Inputs/Outputs
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt)
Video I/O
Input
1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 Female
Output
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Female
1x HDMI 1.3 Female
Audio I/O
No
Format Support
Video Resolution
BNC Output (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB and YUV)
1920 x 1080p up to 60 fps
HDMI Output (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB and YUV)
1920 x 1080p up to 60 fps
Embedded Audio
HDMI/SDI
Standards
HDR Support
No
Hardware
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Linux
Power
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.25 x 5.2 x 1.55"

Blackmagic De ign Expre Monitor 3G Reviews

Does exactly what it claims to do

By Chris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-03

Product works as expected for video output via sdi or hdmi. HDR works totally fine too. Only thing that bothers me, and I don't know if this is necessarily this products fault, is that it doesn't seem to be "hot-swappable" meaning when plugged into my Mac Studio M1, I need to keep it plugged in and restart for the computer to be able to use it. If I have to unplug it and replug it in, I'd have to do another restart.

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Will this ensure frame edge picture lock while run

Will this ensure frame edge picture lock while running Pro Tools on a M2 Ultra Mac Studio?
Asked by: Stephen
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device will not provide a complete broadcast-grade hardware frame-edge lock for professional workflows.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2026-08-16

will it output a 9X16 pillar signal to my monitor?

will it output a 9X16 pillar signal to my monitor?
Asked by: chuck
The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G Playback Device does not support 9x16 output.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2026-08-01
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