Blackmagic UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G

The Blackmagic UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is a compact, high-speed USB4 playback solution designed for professional broadcast and post-production monitoring. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems featuring USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections, this pocket-sized device allows you to output high-quality video directly to 3G-SDI and HDMI displays.

Professional Monitoring for Post-Production

The UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is an output-only model, making it the ideal solution for monitoring playback from popular editing software such as DaVinci Resolve. By providing a dedicated hardware output, it ensures accurate color representation and frame-accurate playback for broadcast editing and color correction workflows.

High-Quality 10-Bit Video Standards

Supporting all SD and HD video standards up to 1080p60, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G handles high resolutions and deep bit depths with ease. It supports advanced frame buffer formats including 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 in both YUV and RGB. With 10-bit precision, users benefit from seamless VFX compositions and superior color grading, offering four times the precision of standard 8-bit video.

Broad Software Compatibility

Built on the DeckLink API, this device works with almost all professional video software. Beyond DaVinci Resolve, it integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. For visual effects and motion graphics, it supports Fusion, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop, allowing for a streamlined creative process.

Portable and Bus-Powered Design

Designed for mobility, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G is powered entirely via its USB connection. This allows it to draw power directly from a laptop or computer battery, making it perfect for on-set monitoring or remote editing suites. The single-cable USB4 connection provides massive data speeds for uncompressed video playback without the need for external power supplies.