Monitor your audio with the 1 RU Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 (1 RU)from Blackmagic Design. Featuring a dual-subwoofer design with extra wide-range speakers, the audio monitor is equipped with Class-D amplifiers. The upgraded G3 version supports the new SMPTE 2110 input for improved broadcast integration. It features a 12G-SDI input, a balanced XLR analog audio input, a balanced AES/EBU digital input audio, HiFi audio inputs, and an HDMI 2.0 output. The front panel features multicolored audio level meters and a built-in LCD for monitoring video sources.

Dual-Subwoofer Design    SMPTE 2110 Input Capabilities    Class-D Amplifiers    12G-SDI, AES/EBU, and Analog Inputs    SDI Loop Out and HDMI 2.0 Output    LCD Display and Audio Level Meters

Monitor your audio with the 1 RU Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 from Blackmagic Design. Featuring a dual-subwoofer design with extra wide-range speakers, the audio monitor is equipped with Class-D amplifiers. The upgraded G3 version supports the new SMPTE 2110 input for improved broadcast integration. It features a 12G-SDI input, a balanced XLR analog audio input, a balanced AES/EBU digital input audio, HiFi audio inputs, and an HDMI 2.0 output. The front panel features multicolored audio level meters and a built-in LCD for monitoring video sources.

Install the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 in broadcast racks, audio on decks, video servers, and live transmissions. With the push of a button, you can switch between stereo pairs of the 12G-SDI input, making this unit great for monitoring alternative language tracks. The compact size is ideal for portable flyaway kits and broadcast trucks where space is tight or in edit and audio post-production facilities.

The Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 features a dual-subwoofer design to create a wide and smooth frequency response curve with crisp highs and powerful deep bass. The unit is powerful and loud enough to hear your audio in noisy environments, such as broadcast equipment rooms that have a lot of cooling fan noise.

The two big bright audio level meters on the front panel feature multicolored RGB LEDs under each segment. You can select between VU or PPM or loudness scales with a choice of EBU or BBC meters. With lots of meter segments, you can monitor a very wide dynamic range from -20 to +18 dB, depending on the scale. In addition, you can meter loudness using standard loudness, K-weighted, or relative to full scale (LKFS) to normalize levels for delivery to broadcast TV and video. The bright audio level meters are clear enough to read in bright or dark environments. Use the included adhesive labels to change the meter standard on the unit.

The machined metal design is extremely strong. This allows for a robust chassis that produces better quality sound without rattles and vibrations. The front panel features audio level meters, an LCD video monitor, and a headphone/speaker volume control knob. To select audio pairs, left and right solo, mute, and input, there is a built-in illuminated keypad and for private monitoring, there is a built-in headphone socket.

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G supports all common SD, HD, and Ultra HD video resolutions. The 12G-SDI input and HDMI 2.0 output also support high-resolution Ultra HD monitoring. The 12G-SDI allows you to work at resolutions and frame rates as high as 2160p at 60 fps, over a single cable. You can connect to Ultra HD TVs and projectors with HDMI 4K, and you can monitor any of the 16 audio channels on the 12G-SDI input.

The audio monitor can connect directly to 2110 IP video systems thanks to its compliance with 2110 standards for IP video. This standard specifies the transport, synchronization, and description of video, audio, and ancillary data for broadcast applications. The monitor supports 2110-20 uncompressed video, Blackmagic IP compressed UHD codec, SMPTE 2110-21 traffic shaping/timing, SMPTE 2110-20 audio, and SMPTE 2110-40 ancillary data. The monitor also supports the NMOS interface so connected 2110 IP video devices can function as a large virtual router.

The Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 features analog XLR audio, digital AES/EBU audio, and HiFi audio inputs. You can select between inputs quickly using the input button situated on the front panel. The 12G-SDI video input and HDMI 2.0 video output both support embedded audio and let you connect to the high-resolution video technology.

You can use the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 to convert from SDI to HDMI for monitoring with big-screen televisions or video projectors. Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G automatically switches between SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats. You can monitor in high-resolution Ultra HD using the HDMI output with a single HDMI cable.

• AES/EBU audio inputs support two channels of balanced 110-ohm AES/EBU via XLR
• SDI audio inputs support 16 channels of embedded audio in SD, HD, and Ultra HD 4K
• SDI audio outputs support 16 channels of embedded audio loop out
• HDMI audio outputs support eight channels of embedded audio in SD, HD, and 4K

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this unit support 1080p60 or 59.94?

A: The device works with 3G-SDI and is compatible with 1080p at 60 fps.

Q: 2. Will this work better than a software solution for converting video shot at 60i/29.97 fps to 24p (1920 x 1080)?Many thanks..

A: This mini converter does not work that way. It only converts HDMI to SDI. Same resolution and frame rate.

Q: 3. Does this unit matches framerate and size of ins and outs, or everything needs to be settled to match previously?

A: This unit does not have scaling built in. All Resolutions and Frame Rates need to match before it reaches the Kumo 3232 Router.

Q: 4. Does this support tally data?

A: Yes, it does. The tally, signal will come in the return feed from an Atem Switcher to any number of Black Magic Cameras & Studio Viewfinders. The Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G, will pass the signals: Both SDI to optical and optical to SDI. It will pass the Tally information that is embedded in that signal, that comes from an Atem switcher passes through the Mini Converter Optical Fiber and then to a supported Blackmagic Camera. ( URSA Broadcast/ URSA Mini Pro / Studio Cameras / Pocket Cinema Cameras).

Q: 5. Is there a transport case for this? I see one in the promotional pictures.

A: The Blackmagic Design SmartView 4K G3 15.6" DCI 4K Broadcast Monitor with SMPTE 2110 does not have its own specific transport case, but any case that will accommodate the dimensions of 18.98 x 10.47 x 2.75" / 48.21 x 26.59 x 6.96 cm will suffice in this situation. The case in the image is hypothetical.

Q: 6. Is there a mirror flip option for using in a teleprompter?

A: The Blackmagic Design SmartView 4K G3 15.6" DCI 4K Broadcast Monitor with SMPTE 2110 does not have a mirror flip option at this time.

Q: 7. Will this pass BMD camera control data?

A: Yes, the AJA KUMO 6464-12G Compact 12G-SDI Router (4 RU) will carry camera control data.

Q: 8. Can it switch SDI standards other than 12-G also?

A: Normally, 12G-SDI gear is backwards compatible with 3G-SDI & 6G-SDI, but AJA specifically designed other matrix switchers for that purpose, as follows: For 12G-SDI, look to KUMO 6464-12G for 64x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, KUMO 3232-12G for 32x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs or KUMO 1616-12G for 16x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs. For 3G-SDI, KUMO 6464 offers 64x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, KUMO 3232 has 32x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, KUMO 1616 has 16x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs and KUMO 1604 provides 16x 3G-SDI inputs and 4x 3G-SDI outputs.

Q: 9. After BMDs announcements at NAB2024 is this part deprecated in favor of the new 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G?

A: No, the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G-SDI will still have it's use cases. You should get the signal convertor that best suits your specific workflow.

Q: 10. Does it come with video cable?

A: Yes, this HP Z24Q G3 24" 1440p Monitor comes with an HDMI cable.