Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G: Professional Playback via Thunderbolt 3
Unleash the full potential of your Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac or PC with the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Monitor 3G. This compact and powerful device is the ultimate bridge between your modern creative workstation and the world of professional video equipment. Whether you're in the studio, on set, or live on air, the UltraStudio Monitor 3G provides pristine, broadcast-quality video and audio playback for any workflow, eliminating the limitations of monitoring directly from your computer's display.
Imagine effortlessly connecting to broadcast monitors, projectors, or even legacy decks for archiving. The UltraStudio Monitor 3G makes it simple. It's the perfect companion for high-performance editing in software like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro, allowing you to see your work on a professionally calibrated screen with perfect AV sync. For colorists and VFX artists, it delivers uncompromised image fidelity, supporting stunning 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB formats up to 60 frames per second. This ensures you're seeing every detail and color exactly as it will be delivered.
The versatility extends to live production environments. Need to key graphics over a live video feed? The UltraStudio Monitor 3G can feed SDI fill and key signals directly from your computer's RGB graphics into a live production switcher, enabling you to create breathtaking real-time broadcast graphics with ease.
Built on the revolutionary Thunderbolt 3 platform, the UltraStudio Monitor 3G utilizes a single, blazingly fast cable for both power and data. This connection provides more than enough bandwidth to handle the highest resolution HD formats, ensuring ultra-low latency and highly accurate time synchronization. The result is flawless, responsive playback you can rely on for critical monitoring tasks. Simple, powerful, and professional—the UltraStudio Monitor 3G is the essential tool for modern video professionals.
Key Features
- Professional 3G-SDI and HDMI playback from any Thunderbolt 3 computer.
- Perfect for editing, color grading, visual effects, and on-set monitoring.
- Supports all common SD/HD video formats up to 1080p60.
- Delivers uncompressed 10-bit YUV and 12-bit RGB broadcast quality.
- Powered via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable for maximum portability.
- Ultra-low latency for precise and responsive editing and grading.
- Compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and more.
- Outputs fill and key signals for live broadcast graphics keying.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| SDI Video Outputs | 1 |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 16 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| HDMI Video Outputs | 1 |
| HDMI Audio Outputs | 8 Channels embedded in SD/HD |
| Computer Interface | Thunderbolt™ 3 (Mac OS, Windows and Linux) |
| Operating Temperature | 5° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.